With the Xbox Series X launching in just under a month's time, fans are more excited than ever about the next generation of gaming hardware. From first looks at launch games playing on the console to detailed overviews of how new features like quick resume work, Microsoft has done a great job of bringing in new fans, ensuring it shows exactly what makes the console tick.
Its most recent showcase comes through a new trailer for the upcoming Dirt 5, with Xbox premiering a brief, 35-second teaser that highlights the racing title's smooth gameplay. It's noticeable from the offset that the game looks gorgeous, boasting a seamless frame rate and high-resolution graphics.
The trailer cuts between a variety of Dirt 5 gameplay clips while showing some reviews from various publications. The gameplay itself looks like the classic Dirt fare, seeing players race around off-road circuits against several AI opponents. The difference this time around is the detail that's gone into the environments and vehicles. Mud splatters up from wheels as vehicles drift around corners, cars realistically reflect light sources, and the world itself pops with color. This is all complemented by Dirt 5's smooth frame rate, which was recently reported to run at 120 FPS.
For those who haven't been keeping up with Dirt 5, the next iteration of the popular arcade rallying game looks to the biggest to date, featuring an amped-up campaign and stunning visuals. The game will also feature the newly added Playground mode, which lets players build arenas that they can customize with an assortment of ramps and other fun additions. Dirt 5 will be a launch game for the Xbox Series X, with a free upgrade for users who buy it first on Xbox One before switching over to the next-generation port.
It joins a series of other promising launch games for Microsoft's newest hardware, including Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Enlisted, and Evergate. While the console's lineup may not boast as many strong exclusive titles as Sony, which currently has Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon Souls, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure primed for launch, it does offer Game Pass. The subscription service will likely make for a much smoother launch experience, with players able to access a host of new games on day one without having to worry about purchasing additional titles.
Dirt 5 will be available on November 6 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, November 10 for Xbox Series X, November 12 for PS5, and has a 2021 release date planned for Stadia.