That’s right – we’ve gone early! It’s Halloween season in the world of DIRT 5 already, as the FREE* 'Tricks N Treats' Playgrounds update goes live tomorrow (October 1st, 2021), adding a ghoulish set of items to design your darkest racing arenas with. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37715099/294076750533eb7dc65675571dc15d60f1409ccc.jpg[/img] The 'Tricks N Treats' Playgrounds update is a FREE Halloween-themed set of items, available for all players on Steam. Also, rolling out today is our latest patch with more optimisations and improvements, including a major environment lighting update. The Playgrounds content and new patch will also come to Google Stadia at a later date. [h2]Tricks N Treats: New DIRT 5 Halloween Content[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37715099/8a10108e74a1ccd87ced45fe0882cf9a08f7331c.jpg[/img] We couldn’t wait to get into the Halloween spirit this year! Taking inspiration from all your favourite spooky scenes, classic horror setups, and gothic Victorian architecture, the Tricks N Treats pack is a bonus drop of free items for all Playgrounds users to design some truly devilish arenas. Make use of new start gates, finish gates, and checkpoints with flickering flames and sinister signage. Steer clear of the ominous haunted house, mysteriously glowing in green whenever night falls. Face your fears and speed through the wicker sculpture. Add more spooky stylings to your Playground with decorative delights like bell towers, pumpkins, wells, gargoyles, and more. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37715099/eb7594c14a04c7cc0f94856433067afac99aa19e.jpg[/img] Make sure to use our recently-added weather options for Playgrounds, like fog and rain, to make your arenas even more atmospheric. Don’t forget: Even if you’re not into creating Playgrounds, head to Discover to race on player-made maps using the new items… if you dare! This new content will automatically be added to DIRT 5 on October 1. No additional purchase or download is required. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37715099/ad056eb78822e6b55fa6602e7cb351ad7a5cdbf1.jpg[/img]  [h2]DIRT 5 Update: Lighting Improvements & More Added[/h2] Update 6.01 also goes live today on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with the headline change focusing on lighting improvements to make DIRT 5 even more of a visual delight. New tweaks to the game’s general light, shade, and reflections will be noticeable across every location and scenario, particularly in night-time events, leading to more realistic and natural lighting.  [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37715099/eeb1851dbeb8df57123a37410df8f842e8e37597.jpg[/img] Today’s patch addresses other technical matters, including audio fixes, wheel support, Career objectives, crashes, and more. Full details are available on our website. Follow @dirtgame on Twitter and Instagram for more details on today’s update, and show us your creations and racing antics with the Tricks N Treats content by using the hashtag #DIRT5.  [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37715099/af293236b6f70ddbc4343a3b9e3b2428c95d3e39.jpg[/img] *Internet connection required