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Milestonehas announced todayRIDE 5, the new chapter in the two-wheeled racing simulation game that has become the home of virtual motorcyclists around the world. It is the first Milestone title developed exclusively for next-generation platforms, it will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic from August 24.
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Take what is yours: a new career mode with a narrator and 10 rivals.
For the first time in the series, virtual racing enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a career mode featuring a narrator who will introduce the events and accompany players throughout their driving journey. A ranking will track progress through the four main race packs of the career, which will include various events to complete before unlocking the next. To make the competition more lively, RIDE 5’s career mode will also feature 10 rivals with their own personalities, backstories, and aesthetics. Players must beat their opponents to reach the top of the ranking. A series of side challenges completes the career structure, offering over 200 playable events.
Aside from the career, the Endurance races will support save and rewind functionality during races to provide greater control and flexibility over the gameplay session, while single race and time modes will be the perfect settings to hone driving styles, familiarise with different motorcycle categories, and push performance to the limit.
A high-level technology will make the game blend into reality
The technological improvements will fully exploit the potential of next-generation consoles and high-end PC configurations, delivering a new, extraordinary level of realism and immersive experiences to provide the most authentic and thrilling driving simulation ever. For the first time in the franchise, the Milan-based development team has implemented a Dynamic Weather System, which will calculate real-time track and air temperatures to generate realistic weather changes during races, adding a strategic dimension to the racing experience. The Sky System has also been modified, transitioning from a 2D technology based on real photos to volumetric 3D clouds to ensure a more engaging visual result: players will be able to see clouds change shape and interact with lighting based on their density, creating breathtaking panoramas. The technological improvements also encompass motorbike physics, which have been enhanced in every aspect, from pilot-motorcycle interaction to varying lean angles for each motorcycle category.
Split-screen and cross-play: who will arrive last?
The motorcycle culture knows no boundaries, and with RIDE 5, two-wheeled enthusiasts can unleash this passion through an enhanced multiplayer experience. Online, players will be able to join cross-play lobbies on consoles (PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X | S) and on PC (Steam vs Epic Games Store), and global rankings will push players to become the best riders possible. Finally, strongly requested by the community since RIDE 2, Split-screen returns for the first time, allowing players to challenge their friends side by side on the couch.
Many customisation options for maximum longevity
Among the pillars of RIDE 5’s development is the desire to give players maximum freedom in experiencing their own journey through the world of motorcycles. The race creator gameplay mode is designed for this purpose and will allow players to act as race directors, creating unlimited scenarios, customising their races and championship experience, choosing which types of motorcycle categories are allowed to compete, selecting opponents and AI tracks, designing new liveries from scratch, and even deciding the scoring system and rules.
The benchmark for two-wheeled simulation racing games remains unchanged even when it comes to accessibility. An enhanced set of driving aids will ease the learning curve and help less experienced players gain full control of their motorcycle thanks to assisted brakes and curves, automatic steering and accelerator, ideal trajectory and many other parameters to master even the most challenging tracks.
Finally, with RIDE 5, players will be able to express their creativity thanks to powerful editors to customise bikes, suits and helmets. They will be able to share their creations online, even across different platforms, to allow everyone to enjoy the most beautiful ideas.
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