Colin McRae: Dirt 2
Action
Non-fiction
Racing
Sport
As the sequel to the acclaimed racer of 2007, DiRT 2 is set to take off-road racing games to a new level, with benchmark tech, thrilling new race types, big event atmosphere, stunning locations, a new breed of off-roading heroes and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines. Promising a thrilling race experience and an extreme sports attitude that borrows from snowboarding and skateboarding culture, DiRT 2 will take players on a World Tour to diverse and challenging real-world environments to compete in contemporary off-road events. Specifically selected to deliver aggressive and fast paced racing, DiRT 2's garage will house a best-in-class collection of officially licensed rally cars and off-road vehicles; covering seven vehicle classes and players will be given the keys to powerful machines right from the off.
8 Sep, 2009
18 Jun, 2026
About this game
As the sequel to the acclaimed racer of 2007, DiRT 2 is set to take off-road racing games to a new level, with benchmark tech, thrilling new race types, big event atmosphere, stunning locations, a new breed of off-roading heroes and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines. Promising a thrilling race experience and an extreme sports attitude that borrows from snowboarding and skateboarding culture, DiRT 2 will take players on a World Tour to diverse and challenging real-world environme...
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Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Release Date:
8 Sep, 2009
Modes:
Single player, Multiplayer
Themes:
Action, Non-fiction
Genres:
Racing, Sport
Player Perspectives:
First person, Third person
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IGDB Rating
4.0
User Rating
139
User Rating Count
80%
Rating %
Critics Rating
4.0
Critics Rating
148
Critics Rating Count
80%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
Codemasters
Codemasters Southam
Supporting Developers
Sony Computer Entertainment
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Codemasters
Sony Computer Entertainment
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