VR, DirtFish & Patch Notes: Version 1.7 of DiRT Rally 2.0

[PJ Tierney]

Welcome to Version 1.7 and the moment many of you have been waiting for, VR has arrived to DiRT Rally 2.0!

VR for DiRT Rally 2.0: Available Now on Oculus and Steam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW0mGB7aDpY

Today’s update makes the virtual a reality with the release of DiRT Rally 2.0 on Oculus, and the addition of OpenVR support to the Steam version. Ever since VR was teased many months ago it’s been at the top of the community’s wishlist and now it’s here. This is the perfect time to revisit the game or jump in for the very first time.

DirtFish Liveries & Test Drive Location: Free for all Players

Also available in Version 1.7 today is a whole bunch of free content!

DirtFish has been added to DiRT Rally 2.0 as a Test Drive location, and with it come a bunch of new liveries. To access the location select [Garage] from the My Team main menu, and then [Vehicle Options] and [Test Drive].

DirtFish is expected to be added to Freeplay in a future update. There are currently no plans to add it to Multiplayer.

Patch Notes: Version 1.7 of DiRT Rally 2.0

VR:

• Added support for OpenVR (Steam version only)

Content:

• New Location: DirtFish (Test Drive only)
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – SUBARU WRX STI NR4
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – Opel Adam R2
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – Ford Fiesta OMSE SuperCar Lites
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – BMW E30 M3 Evo Rally
  
• New Livery: Per-Inge Walfridsson – Lancia Stratos

Leaderboards:

• Resolved issue where negative times were being displayed on Leaderboards.

My Team:

• Tyre compound choice will no longer reset to Medium after every Stage.

Clubs:

• Added support for more scheduling options when setting up Club Championships.

Cars:

• Added Turbocharger audio to Lancia Delta S4 (Rally).
  
• Resolved texture error on Ford Escort RS Cosworth.
  
• Resolved texture error with bonnet underside on Citroën C3 R5.
  
• Resolved issue with Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec’s brake lights not working.
  
• Improved appearance of ŠKODA Fabia Rally (Up to 2000cc) tail lights and spoiler.

Locations:

• Bikernieki, Latvia – Corrected grid slot ordering for Rallycross Heats
  
• Bikernieki, Latvia – Resolved issue where starting lights would not activate.
  
• Bikernieki, Latvia – Resolved collision issue with specific rumble strip.
  
• Łęczna County, Poland – Improved lighting effects on grass.
  
• Łęczna County, Poland – Corrected time of sunset from 04:16 to 18:55.

UI/UX:

• Resolved issue where Engine Upgrades 5 and 6 for Peugeot 205 T16 Rallycross were inverted.
  
• Resolved issue where ghost targets were not tracking correctly on Stage progress bars.

Achievements/Trophies:

• Made fixes to certain issues preventing “Adaptable” from unlocking.

Localisation:

• Portuguese – Correction to text translation of “Hard Tyres”.
  
• German – Correction to text message for when users load a Tuning Setup.
  
• Spanish – Corrected co-driver callouts for certain turns on Polish stages.

Miscellaneous:

• Added official support for Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 (AO) on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
  
• General stability improvements and minor bug fixes throughout the game.

And finally, some updates on hot topics within the DiRT community:

• There are no plans to add PlayStation VR support to DiRT Rally 2.0.
  
• Issues where audio cuts out mid-Stage are currently being worked on and should be resolved in a future update.
  
• Issues where Tuning Setups revert to default when taking part in Club Events are are currently being worked on and are expected to be resolved in the next update (1.8).

[Mike350Z]

Hi
Does the steam version work with the rift? If so it sounds like it forces steamVR which seems an odd decision considering DR1 had proper Rift support.

Also.. is the multiplayer cross compatible with the oculus store version or is the online MP support segregated ?


Either way good luck with your VR launch, Now please bring it to F1 :D

Thanks

Mike

[pacman_pro]

How can I start the game with connected VR headset without playing in VR?

Disconnecting the USB and HDMI cable does not work.

Thanks

[Jolientes]

Mike350Z původně napsal:

Hi
Does the steam version work with the rift? If so it sounds like it forces steamVR which seems an odd decision considering DR1 had proper Rift support.

Also.. is the multiplayer cross compatible with the oculus store version or is the online MP support segregated ?


Either way good luck with your VR launch, Now please bring it to F1 :D

Thanks

Mike

thx for asking the important questions upfront. steam vr performs so bad compared to native oculus support with a rift.

i really hope they fixed the multiplayer thing from the first title where oculus players couldnt play with steam players and vice versa. that was so annoying for our group of racers.

[YorkyPudsy]

Thanks for the VR update!

There's an extra piece of info in the same notes on CM's blog...

http://blog.codemasters.com/dirt/08/vr-dirtfish-patch-notes-version-1-7-of-dirt-rally-2-0/

...
The Oculus version of DiRT Rally 2.0 also contains a set of exclusive Community Challenges, and exclusive liveries for 5 cars:
...

I don't care about Oculus-branded car skins, but does anyone know any more on the Oculus-exclusive Community Challenges...?

- What's unique about them?

- Are these a one-time thing, or another category of additional ongoing weekly/monthly events?

- Any plans to release them on Steam later, or will those of us who already bought the full Deluxe edition here miss out? Even if using Rifts? Purchasing on Oculus wasn't an option until now (not that a few challenges would have swayed me to do so), and of course even retail DVDs/keys activate here.

Thanks!

[mattshep69]

No news on the FFB update then. Can you please confirm this is still an open issue that will receive further improvement?
Patch notes are better, it's nice to be informed of what has changed thanks :).

[Schicksalsberg]

Since the update, the cars in Bikernieki semi-final grid slots 1 and 2 start on top of each other. That might be the case in finals, too, but I can't say for sure as I never reached the final due to these semi-final grid problems, that wrecked my car instantly :(


Edit:
Restarting the game solved the problem for me. Restarting the race wasn't enough.

[A.G.Racer]

How to start non VR mode now???? It start automatic in vr now

[smogzy]

Great. Many Thanks.

Now do F1 2019 VR. Pretty please with sprinkles on top :)

[A.G.Racer]

How to disable VR??????????????????????????????????????????????

[Frey]

I love you.

[A.G.Racer]

DIRT RALLY 2.0 DOESNT START IN NON VR MODE NOW! You broke the Game! pls fix this! this is insane!! I payed for this game!!!!! ULTIMATE So fix this!

[A.G.Racer]

You give us a VR update but you broke the normal 2D Game! i can no start the game in normal mod anymore!!!!

[Krull]

No-Name původně napsal:

You give us a VR update but you broke the normal 2D Game! i can no start the game in normal mod anymore!!!!

In launch properties, type....

/nohmd

And save.

[The Macc Lads]

Michael Anderson původně napsal:

No-Name původně napsal:

You give us a VR update but you broke the normal 2D Game! i can no start the game in normal mod anymore!!!!

In launch properties, type....

/nohmd

And save.

Does not work. Tried it and it still launches in VR.

[mushi_mush]

The_Brexiteer_2019 původně napsal:

Michael Anderson původně napsal:

In launch properties, type....

/nohmd

And save.

Does not work. Tried it and it still launches in VR.

why do you want non VR mode? it isnt good in VR? Just curious as now i finally want to buy it due to VR support