Video game development is full of names that have made groundbreaking steps you’ve never even heard about. Shawn Nash is a behind-the-scenes pioneer responsible for SODA Off Road Racing’s incredible physics, Papyrus’ graphical advancements and iRacing’s use of laser scan data for the physical track surfaces.
This interview with RSC, published in 2021, details his early life and career, through both his own company, Papyrus, Electronic Arts, to his time at iRacing.
Better known today as the developer of Skyrim and Fallout, Bethesda once had a well-respected racing game franchise and were deep into development of a licensed Skip Barber Racing title that never released.
To say I am excited for the potential for this title would be a massive understatement. While I was able to pull a few screenshots from their Web site upon release of the reveal trailer and previously from teasers on social media, there weren’t any actual official screenshots released until now… You can see below a new batch of official screenshots showing a number of different vehicle types and rocky or sandy terrain. Also released are a few images of their vehicle ‘showroom’, which also looks to be in-engine and likely the garage/vehicle selection area.
Below the screenshots you can see the official press release.
Press release for the Dakar Desert Rally reveal:
SABER INTERACTIVE REVEALS DAKAR DESERT RALLY, COMING NEXT YEAR TO CONSOLES & PC
Dare to drive in the most massive rally racer ever – with extreme open world environments, realistic physics and authentic vehicles from the famous Dakar rallyFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dec. 13, 2021 — Saber Interactive has announced Dakar Desert Rally, the most ambitious game yet based on the world-famous Dakar Rally, coming next year to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. This next-generation racer features true off-road rally action from the official 2020-2021 Dakar raids with authentic vehicles, realistic physics, community creator options, and dynamic seasons and weather.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/MuTdsCLimJ4
Developed by Saber Porto, Dakar Desert Rally captures the genuine speed and excitement of Amaury Sport Organisation’s largest rally race on the planet, featuring a wide variety of licensed vehicles from the world’s top makers, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs. The game offers unique challenges for off-road simulation diehards and casual racing fans alike: compete in fierce online multiplayer races or navigate the vast wilds in single-player offline.
Key Features:
The Authentic Dakar Rally Experience: Over 30 stages of full rally racing from the official 2020 and 2021 Dakar Rally races with officially licensed vehicles, teams and pilots across multiplayer and single-player modes.
Immense Open World: Compete at high speeds across extreme and vast open world environments.
Dynamic Seasons & Weather: Dakar Desert Rally features all four seasons and a full day-night cycle. Whether facing billowing sandstorms, blazing desert sunlight, grueling rain and snow, or deep mud, you’ll need to overcome the elements and your competition to win.
Rescue & Repair: In true Dakar fashion, you can tow and rescue a competitor out of a jam for extra repair points. Who knows — you might need the favor returned down the road.
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