Colin McRae Rally 04 Drives into Stores in September!

Colin McRae Rally 04 Drives into Stores in
September!

Game will be available for PlayStation2 and Xbox Systems

"It’s the rally game reinvented by the people who invented the rally game and
you’re getting it sooner than you think: Colin McRae Rally 04 will launch late
September for PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

The September launch is not the only surprise Codemasters has lined up. The
engine that drives the series’ sublime car handling has been enhanced to a new
level of detail.

Previously the car handling employed a steering aid, which had the effect of
making the car move around a central pivot point. Now the aid’s been removed,
effectively taking the stabilisers off, providing for a more professional,
realistic and natural handling experience and you’ll notice the difference,
especially when performing skids and powerslides.

The number of terrain surface types has also been increased from 20 to 34, and
tire types from 10 to 19, to ensure the handling on different surfaces and
weather conditions is more accurate than ever before.

Creating a new playing experience for the 6-million-selling series’ fans, the
high-end handling is beautifully balanced with the game’s rally stages.
Maximising the rally gaming experience that tests both the cars and the player’s
rallying skills, Colin McRae Rally 04 is set to be the rally event of the year
when its published by Codemasters for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in late September.
Stay in the driving seat with all the latest on the game at the new website
found at
www.codemasters.com/colinmcrae04

Colin McRae Rally 04 key points:

• Choose from over 20 rally cars and compete in 8
  game modes including 4-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive, Group B and Expert
  Championships (with single and multiplayer options).

• New, faster game engine for improved textures, new
  animated environments, and incredibly detailed terrain visuals. Enhanced
  replay cameras and new in-game "bumper cam" also feature.

• 8 international rally locations (UK, Sweden, USA,
  Finland, Australia, Spain, Greece, Japan), 6 rally stages in each, 8 shakedown
  events, and 4 Superspecial stages.

• Part testing challenges – earn new car technology
  by completing part tests between rallies.

• Masses of multiplayer modes and ghost car racing.

• Create your own Custom Rally with favourites
  stages or themed stages.

• Full set-up and repair options and detailed
  pre-race stage briefings.

• Normal, advanced and expert damage settings. Plus
  ‘damage cam’: see the impact on your car post-race.