The wait for a new official Dakar game is nearly over. Dakar Desert Rally is coming to PC and consoles in October. With over 150 licensed vehicles, a vast open-world set in Saudi Arabia filled with challenging terrain, and a dynamic weather system, it’s shaping up to be the game Dakar Rally fans have been waiting for. There are two Dakar Desert Rally editions: Standard and Deluxe Edition.
For hardcore Dakar fans, Dakar Desert Rally is also getting a Deluxe Edition packed with extras. But which one of the Dakar Desert Rally editions should you buy? Here’s a breakdown of what you get in the Dakar Desert Rally editions.
Standard Edition
Even if you don’t get the Deluxe Edition, the Standard Edition of Dakar Desert Rally includes an exclusive pre-order bonus.
If you pre-order Dakar Desert Rally on any platform, you’ll unlock the Audi RS Q e-tron. Featuring two electric motors producing a combined 671 hp, this extreme electric off-roader became the first electric vehicle to win a desert rally at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.
The Dakar Desert Rally Standard Edition will retail for £34.99/$39.99.
Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition is more expensive, but you get a ton of extra content.
As well as the full game, the Deluxe Edition includes gives you access to the DAF Truck Turbo-Twin and Ari Vatanen's Peugeot 405 Turbo 16 on day one.
It also includes a Season Pass that unlocks five DLC packs as they are released, adding a new map, new vehicles, and two new rally events.
The Dakar Desert Rally Deluxe Edition will retail for £49.99/$59.99.
Release date
Dakar Desert Rally launches on 4 October for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.