The schedule of Milestone is set like a Swiss clock, yet the studio is Italian. Anyway, the developer is launching today RIDE 5, a new motorcycle racing game with many improvements over the previous ones, and it’s time for the launch trailer:
Milestone take this opportunity to go into detail about the improvements and new features that players will discover in RIDE 5 :
- Live your own motorcycle adventure thanks to the new career mode :
With RIDE 5, all players will be able to enjoy the most comprehensive gaming experience since the inception of the franchise: a brand new career mode which, for the first time, includes a narrator presenting more than 200 playable events, ranging from from championships to races but also against the clock, as well as 10 rivals, allowing the addition of a competitive dimension to the game mode. The events of the career mode are divided into two axes, offering a main progression and a series of challenges secondaries for high-risk, high-reward races. As for the rivals, these formidable opponents are the best pilots in the world, each with their own personality, history and appearance. Their path will intersect in a decisive way with the progression of the players. Defeating them will be key to reaching the top of the leaderboard, with the new system tracking how well players perform on their way to becoming the best driver in the world. In career mode, players’ efforts will also be reflected in the evolution of their headquarters, which will grow to accommodate more and more technicians and engineers according to their world ranking.
Steeped in motorcycle culture, RIDE 5 also features “Endurance” races that take advantage of in-game saves and rewind functionality to provide more control and flexibility during gaming sessions. last from 20 minutes up to 24 hours.
- A technology that allows the experience of a real driving :
With a series of technological advances, RIDE 5 exploits the full potential of the latest generation of consoles and the configurations of the best PCs, ensuring to offer a level of breathtaking realism, never reached before. The most notable advancement is the all-new sky system, which accurately recreates the day-night cycle.
The system includes 3D volumetric technology of clouds populating the horizon, which change shape and interact with lighting depending on their density, creating breathtaking panoramas. Also, the brand new dynamic weather system calculates in real time the temperature of the circuit and the air in order to generate realistic climatic changes during the races, adding a whole new strategic dimension to anticipating.
In addition to offering the most faithful vision of reality, RIDE 5 has also been subject to improvements in terms of motorcycle physics: the game now includes the physical and graphic deterioration of tires, a new interaction between the rider and his vehicle, as well as an update to the suspension system. These enhancements are testament to Milestone’s desire to achieve the highest level of realism ever offered in the series. The configuration of the motorcycle will be as determining as in reality, allowing not only a total immersion in the driving experience but also allowing the pilot to connect with the chosen vehicle. To cater to different riding styles, RIDE 5 offers players the ability to tailor the set of settings to individual riding preferences.
- Improved multiplayer experience :
RIDE 5 also features enhanced game mode and multiplayer features. Online, it will be possible to join cross-play sessions on consoles (PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X|S) and on PC (Steam vs Epic Games Store), pushing players to achieve the highest global ranking. In response to community expectations, the game will also reintroduce split-screen mode, allowing players to battle their friends directly from their couch.
- Express your passion for motorcycling :
Built to last, RIDE 5 also includes a highly customizable race creation mode that offers gamers unlimited entertainment. They will be able to customize every aspect of their races and their championship, such as the scoring system, the rules, but also the categories of motorcycles that will be authorized in the competition. The opponent AI is also customizable and allows players to choose the bike, outfits, as well as the opponents they want to face.
With RIDE 5, players can express their creativity with editors to customize bikes, outfits and helmets. They will be able to share their creations online on different platforms, so that everyone can enjoy the most beautiful ideas.
RIDE 5 is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, you can buy it at €59.89 on Amazon.