Promising the biggest off-road, open-world rally racing adventure ever developed, Dakar Desert Rally looks to be the real deal when it comes to rally experiences on PC and console.
Taking inspiration from the previous Dakar title – Dakar 18 – this title hopes to capture the freedom and fun of the real-world desert rally organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation.
Releasing today on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, if you petrolheads have been looking for a down and dirty rally game to get your grubby paws on, then look no further. Featuring over thirty stages of racing from the last three annual iterations of the Dakar Rally, which sees racers from across the world race in both Europe and Africa, you too can now experience the adrenaline that comes with tearing it up in the most arid of environments.
Dakar Desert Rally features a range of vehicles to get to grips with across both offline (in the Rally Raid career) and online modes: trucks, cars, motorcycles, SSVs and even quads are present, each from one of many licenced manufacturers that developers Saber Porto have managed to get on board.
What’s more, for those of you lucky enough to be kitted out with the uber-expensive steering wheels and setups the pros have back at home, or even the likes of the Thrustmaster T248 Wheel that we love, Dakar Desert Rally is compatible with a wide range of such kits, providing the peak in driving experience.
Finally, where Dakar Desert Rally makes use of updated console specs is with a full day-night cycle, as well as having races play out in all four seasons, presenting wild weather hazards such as sandstorms, harsh snow and much more.
To get your rally racing fix, head over to the Xbox Store where you can pick up a copy of Dakar Rally Racing on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One – it costs £33.49 for the standard edition, or £49.99 for the Deluxe Edition, which includes the Season Pass for the game, with tons of bonus cars. The game is also available on PS5, PS4 and PC.
Dakar Desert Rally – Official Pre-Order Trailer
Game Description:
Get your hands on the off-road futuristic prototype with an innovative drivetrain concept and Dare to Drive into the future of rally racing with the all-new Audi RS Q e-tron. Dakar Desert Rally is the biggest and most epic off-road rally racing adventure ever developed. Dakar Desert Rally captures the genuine speed and excitement of Amaury Sport Organisation’s largest rally race on the planet, featuring a wide variety of licensed vehicles from the world’s top makers, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs. The game offers unique challenges for off-road simulation diehards and casual racing fans alike. Compete in fierce online multiplayer races or navigate the vast wilds in single-player offline.
