Codemasters’ ‘DiRT Rally’ Hits Steam Early Access with Oculus Rift Support

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UK code shop Codemasters have today released the latest instalment in their DiRT franchise named ‘Rally‘. The game is out to buy right now on Valve’s Steam Early Access program and it ‘ships’ with Oculus Rift support out of the box.


As a huge fan of the original Colin McRae Rally series by stalwart game developers Codemasters, I was somewhat dismayed to see the franchise ebb ever further away from it’s original rally driving roots. Well, McRae fans rejoice, because the rally is back, it’s on Steam Early Access and it may be Codemasters’ boldest gamble yet.

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Continuing in the wake of the company’s previous experiments in VR support with last years release of GRID AutosportDiRT Rally has shipped with Oculus Rift integration right out of the gate. It’s an extremely encouraging trend to see from such an established developer.

You can snag a copy right now as DiRT Rally represents the first title to be published by Codemasters under Steam’s Early Access program. It’s a bold move for an established company who’s survived countless generations of traditional computer gaming hardware. The team behind the game admit to some trepidation over the decision but that “…it’s really important to us that we make DiRT Rally the best game it can be and we can only do that with your help…”

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The title currently offers 17 cars and 36 stages, more will be on the way though delivered (at least initially) for free. Make no mistake though, this is no Sega Rally in the handling department, DiRT Rally is about authenticity and is refreshingly unforgiving as a result.

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Obviously we grabbed a copy as soon as I could so we’ll let you know how the VR support stacks up, but (ignoring the VR unfriendly menus) early impressions are good thus far.

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Based in the UK, Paul has been immersed in interactive entertainment for the best part of 27 years and has followed advances in gaming with a passionate fervour. His obsession with graphical fidelity over the years has had him branded a ‘graphics whore’ (which he views as the highest compliment) more than once and he holds a particular candle for the dream of the ultimate immersive gaming experience. Having followed and been disappointed by the original VR explosion of the 90s, he then founded RiftVR.com to follow the new and exciting prospect of the rebirth of VR in products like the Oculus Rift. Paul joined forces with Ben to help build the new Road to VR in preparation for what he sees as VR’s coming of age over the next few years.
  • Duku

    Any link on how to set up the oculus support? Im stumped.

  • ace12345

    Me too, I cant get it to work with oculus