DiRT Showdown release date announced

Codemasters has today announced the release date for DiRT Showdown across various regions.

The destruction-filled, off-road racer will be hitting the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC across mainland Europe on 24 May, in the UK on 25 May and in North America on 29 May.

DiRT Showdown will be the first title to be released under the company’s new publishing label Codemasters Racing. Codemasters has stated this new label will signal a “new razor focus upon the racing sector”.

To accompany the release date announcement, Codemasters has released a brand new gameplay video, titled ‘Ultimate Hoonigan’, showcasing the tricks and stunts you’ll be able to in the mode going by the same name.

The news doesn’t end there, as Codemasters also announced that a playable demo of DiRT Showdown will be launching worldwide on 1 May via Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Network and Steam. You’ll be able to try out one sole and multiplayer event, giving you a suitable taster of DiRT Showdown before it is released.