Dakar 18 throws up the dirt with a special limited time Day One Edition

We all know about the Dakar Rally. But do we have the skills to be able to compete in the world famous race? Well, right now we get the chance to find out!

Available from today is Dakar 18, the most realistic simulation of the rally raid yet. Dropping us into the madness of South America, Dakar 18 comes with the opportunity for us to race a number of vehicle types with cars, trucks, bikes and quads all for rich picking.

Priced up at £49.99, Dakar 18 will also feature a number of official manufacturers, some of the biggest racing names the sport has ever seen alongside a realistic navigation system and both time and weather simulations. If you’ve always wanted to get stuck in the mud, shoot across the hottest of suns or just race towards the sun, then Dakar 18 allows for it.

To celebrate the launch, Dakar 18 comes in a time limited Day One form and this sees the inclusion of the “Ari Vatanen returns to Dakar” DLC. If you wish to compete in fierce online multiplayer races, as well as harnessing your racing skills offline, then it should more than suffice.

Get over to a digital store near you now to prove your worth on the driving scene. That means us Xbox One players should be starting our engines and heading to the Xbox Store pronto. It’s also available on PS4 and PC.

Game Description:

DAKAR 18 is a realistic simulation of the world famous annual rally raid organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) in South America, and features stunning visuals and a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SxS. Players will compete in fierce online multiplayer races, as well as playing offline to harness and grow racing skills. Dakar 18 Features: – Official Manufacturers: Including Peugeot, KTM, Honda, Yamaha, Mini, Renault and Mitsubishi – Official Competitors: Featuring Sam Sunderland, Carlos Sainz, and Sebastian Loeb – Realistic Navigation System: featuring the official Road Books of the Dakar 2018 – Time and Weather Simulation: Get stuck in dry sand under the burning sun or fight against deep mud in heavy rain! – Realistic Vehicle Physics System: Full Control is key to gain pole position! – Rescue and Repair: Are you just driving for victory or willing to help others in need just remember – you are only alone if you leave others alone!