The fifth iteration of the popular Ride franchise is to release on 24 August this year. The next bike racer by Milestone will only sell on new gen consoles and PC and brings many improvements over the previous title.
Image Credit: Milestone
Often described as the Gran Turismo of the biking world, the Ride franchise has become one of the most popular two-wheel racers in gaming. Combining a bike ownership aspect with intense racing on great tracks and a progressive career mode, it certainly sits at the top of the bike racing genre.
Since 2015, the series has already seen four iterations release and a fifth is now on its way. It was announced today by PLAION that Ride 5 will release to new gen consoles on 24 August. That's PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC. The focus on new technology as its basis rather than clinging to the previous generation means the game can fully exploit the capabilities of the new consoles. Here's all you need to know about the new game.
The biggest change the developers are keen to point out however is the weather system. Much like MotoGP 23, Ride 5 will feature dynamic weather. Both the overall weather and the temperature will constantly evolve throughout sessions making for a more realistic experience. This will tie in with the new sky box which will now be made up of 3D volumetric clouds, rather than the traditional 2D images. Clouds will change shape and move across the sky.
Four so-called "racing bundles" will put the rider through a selection of challenges and place them on a leader board. To reach the top, you'll have to beat one of 10 unique and identifiable rivals. In total, more than 200 events will keep you busy in your Ride career.
The game will also include various multiplayer modes. Newly added is a split-screen competition which was supposedly highly requested. Obviously, Ride 5 will also have a variety of online competition modes from races to leader boards. These will operate on a cross-platform style in which PS and Xbox players can race each other whilst PC players on Steam and Epic can also go head-to-head.
Quick races and more importantly endurance races will get a set of new features. Those that enjoy running longer events will now be able to save mid-race and come back to their battles later on. A rewind feature will also allow players to correct their mistakes instead of restarting.
Bikes, decals, race suits and helmets will also feature plenty of personalisation thanks to the many livery editors. Games such as the MotoGP franchise have now become accustom to this level of freedom, so it only makes sense for Ride to also show some creative flair. These creations can then be shared online, between platforms.
Milestone is also the team behind the recently released sixth Monster Energy Supercross game and upcoming MotoGP title. The Italian studio is certainly busy, but we hope this next version of the Ride formula matches the level of previous iterations. It releases on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Epic on 24 August.
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
Image Credit: Milestone
Often described as the Gran Turismo of the biking world, the Ride franchise has become one of the most popular two-wheel racers in gaming. Combining a bike ownership aspect with intense racing on great tracks and a progressive career mode, it certainly sits at the top of the bike racing genre.
Since 2015, the series has already seen four iterations release and a fifth is now on its way. It was announced today by PLAION that Ride 5 will release to new gen consoles on 24 August. That's PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC. The focus on new technology as its basis rather than clinging to the previous generation means the game can fully exploit the capabilities of the new consoles. Here's all you need to know about the new game.
More realism
The aforementioned drop of the previous generation of consoles - PS4 and Xbox One - means Milestone can push the technological boundaries with Ride 5. Expect this game to look great and for its physics to run at a higher rate.The biggest change the developers are keen to point out however is the weather system. Much like MotoGP 23, Ride 5 will feature dynamic weather. Both the overall weather and the temperature will constantly evolve throughout sessions making for a more realistic experience. This will tie in with the new sky box which will now be made up of 3D volumetric clouds, rather than the traditional 2D images. Clouds will change shape and move across the sky.
Game modes in Ride 5
Ride 5 will feature several game modes to choose from, the most prominent of which will surely be the career. Dubbed "Take what’s yours," it seemingly takes the player through a Grid-style story mode. In said story, you go through various events with the help of a narrator introducing events and results.Four so-called "racing bundles" will put the rider through a selection of challenges and place them on a leader board. To reach the top, you'll have to beat one of 10 unique and identifiable rivals. In total, more than 200 events will keep you busy in your Ride career.
The game will also include various multiplayer modes. Newly added is a split-screen competition which was supposedly highly requested. Obviously, Ride 5 will also have a variety of online competition modes from races to leader boards. These will operate on a cross-platform style in which PS and Xbox players can race each other whilst PC players on Steam and Epic can also go head-to-head.
Quick races and more importantly endurance races will get a set of new features. Those that enjoy running longer events will now be able to save mid-race and come back to their battles later on. A rewind feature will also allow players to correct their mistakes instead of restarting.
Customise the game
Much like Forza Horizon, Ride 5 players will get to create their own events in-game. Not only can they choose the various bike and track combinations, the game also allows scoring and rulesets to be customised.Bikes, decals, race suits and helmets will also feature plenty of personalisation thanks to the many livery editors. Games such as the MotoGP franchise have now become accustom to this level of freedom, so it only makes sense for Ride to also show some creative flair. These creations can then be shared online, between platforms.
Milestone is also the team behind the recently released sixth Monster Energy Supercross game and upcoming MotoGP title. The Italian studio is certainly busy, but we hope this next version of the Ride formula matches the level of previous iterations. It releases on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Epic on 24 August.
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
