Screenshots & trailers
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 81 | 66 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 85 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 54% | 55 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 71% | 68 | 9 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 26 reviews sampled · 17 total reviews in window · weighted 9 up / 3.7 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (125)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Problems aside, I would go so far as to say Dirt 5 isn’t a racing sim at all, more its own unique special blend of racer. It takes the best elements of both arcade and simulation racing, throws them into a blender and whizzes them around until they’ve become something else entirely.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Dirt 5 brings new and innovative elements to the series while keeping true to its roots. With enough tracks, dynamic weather, and comunity made maps, Dirt 5 is one of the best racing arcade games you can play at the moment.”
read full review ↗ - 90
- 70
“Dirt 5 is a very good title that revives the arcade racing genre and combines it with nice graphics, music and effects. Even without DLC, the game offers a fairly long career mode, a variety of real cars, well-designed tracks and a mix of different racing events and styles. So if you are one of those gamers who want to race, so to speak, to relax, enjoy the graphics and fine music, Dirt 5 is a clear choice.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Codemasters has managed to inject new purpose into the arcade brethren of their DIRT Rally series. With some fun, community-focused game modes DIRT 5 could be great. It is, however, let down by a lacklustre handling model and mostly non-existent force feedback.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“DIRT 5 fills your screen with confetti and a party atmosphere. But that, sadly doesn’t change the fact that for as hard as Codemasters try, its one of the most lackluster racing games released this year with boring races and uninspired racetracks.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you’re already a fan of the Dirt franchise, there’s little to take issue with here, jump right in. If you’re a racing fan who’s new to the series, though, I can definitely say Dirt 5 is worth a look.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Even if you're burned out by simulations like Project CARS 3 (a pretty inferior sequel, to be frank), you should give DIRT 5 a chance if you aim for a simple arcade racing game with great-looking frills, noteworthy challenges, and a straightforward path.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“All things considered, Dirt 5 delivers with its aesthetically pleasing visuals, tracks, cars, and menu design.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Codemasters truly are the experts of their craft. DIRT 5 is a step in a different direction that will be met with some fans not enjoying the rather arcade-style gameplay, but it is absolute joy for those do like this type of fast-fluid party action. There is enough variation in track diversity thanks to the dynamic weather and track terrain conditions to help keep DIRT 5 fresh.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“DIRT 5 delivers Codemasters' most refined and downright entertaining arcade rally racer yet. It boasts gorgeous visuals, solid gameplay with tight controls, a terrific dynamic weather system, and some lively commentary from Baker and North.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I didn’t expect to fall in love with Dirt 5 as much as I did, and despite all the hours I’ve already put into the game, I don’t expect to stop playing anytime soon. Dirt 5 is lighthearted, simple, effective fun that’ll have you racing around again, and again, and again.”
read full review ↗
TheReviewGeek
INDIANTVCZ
3DNews
Gaming Professors
Jump Dash Roll
Hu3br
Gamer Escape
Kakuchopurei
VGChartz
Cubed3
Nexus Hub
Prima Games…and 113 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- DIRT 5 Halloween Content Launches October 1! Free Performance Patch Out NowSep 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- DIRT 5 Update 6.02Sep 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- More New DIRT 5 Content Now Live: 2021 Ford Bronco, New Tracks & More!Sep 1, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Update 6.00 and the Wild Spirits Content PackSep 1, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 5.00Jul 20, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- New DIRT 5 Content OUT NOW: New Tracks, Cars, Playgrounds Challenges & More!Jul 14, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 4.03/Red Bull Revolution UpdateMay 11, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- OUT NOW - DIRT 5 FREE Red Bull Revolution Update - Cross-Platform & More!May 10, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- OUT NOW - New DIRT 5 Content: Cars, Private Lobbies, Achievements & More!Apr 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- DIRT 5 - Update 4.01Mar 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- New DIRT 5 content! Cars, events, Playgrounds options, more coming February 22Feb 18, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- DIRT 5 - AMD Ryzen CPU Performance Boosts in Next UpdateFeb 16, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- DIRT 5 New Update Rolling Out: Free Festive Content, Wheel Support and More!Dec 14, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- DIRT 5 - Further Details on Wheel Support & Next UpdateDec 4, 2020significant · resets scoring window