Milestone today released a new explainer trailer for Walk 5. The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic on August 24, 2023. In an article posted on the official Ride 5 website, Antoine NotarangeloSenior Game Designer, explains the new career mode, one of the game’s biggest innovations.
“When we started thinking about the design of RIDE 5, the toolpath mode creation It was one of the most important moments. It is not at all easy to design a video game that can satisfy all bikers who are going to ride motorcycles. Whether veteran players or newcomers to the genre, everyone should be able to enjoy a full experience and an appropriate level of challenge. The game should also reward the time invested, both for those who spend hours in it and for those who enjoy RIDE 5 more casually.with only a few hours of play per week.
“Now that RIDE 5 is in an advanced stage of development, take a look at Career Mode I think we have it. In fact, the game offers two tracks: the main one, the Tour, which is divided into four acts filled with events, ranging from championships to different types of competitions, such as individual races or time trials. The optional path, Unlimited Challenges, also features four acts that players can unlock by completing the corresponding main act, on a higher difficulty level.
An experience for all types of players
“In Career mode, you don’t need to win every race to progress, you just need to get a minimum score. At first, this score is tiny, but it increases as players progress through the game. On the other hand, Unlimited Challenges does not have this threshold and there is only one objective: to win all the races to keep moving forward.
“Therefore, it is obvious that RIDE 5 adapts to player preferences. Something we can also see in the leaderboard, which can be by time or by lap. The former is a more casual and typical experience, while the latter is a more extreme experience, as players only have one turn to determine their position on the starting grid. Therefore, players must give their maximum instantly, bearing in mind that if they go off the field, they could receive penalties”.
A title designed for the long term
“We also wanted to address the issue of longevity with RIDE 5. Unlike what happens with annual releases, we wanted to give virtual riders an experience that will keep them entertained for years to come. The mode Race Creator it gives them a tool that allows them to create their own career. Different aspects can be controlled, such as logo, name and competition format (single event or championship). As well as driving assistance, the type of competition, the number of drivers and races or even the scoring mode, among others”.
“This large amount of customization also applies to AI-controlled riders, where players can customize bikes and suits.. He even picks his opponents down to the smallest detail, setting a new standard in Milestone games.”
“Among the races to be won, there are also drag races. Its duration can vary between a minimum of 20 minutes and a maximum of 24 hours, just like some of the most famous races, such as the 24 hours of Le Mans. By winning each group of races, players will earn credits, experience and unique motorcycles. On the other hand, drag racing in Race Creator mode only provides credits and experience.
everything has a reward
“And speaking of rewards, RIDE 5’s Career Mode rewards some of the most powerful bikes at the end of each race series. These bikes are given away as prizes and will be vitally important in the face of future challenges. That way , players will always have the most suitable motorcycle for the competition”.
“This means they have the freedom to spend the credits on whatever they want. They will be able to buy better bikes than the ones they have earned, upgrade existing ones through the customization system or opt for cosmetic items for the outfit of their rider. If they do not manage the funds well, they will be able to compete for free with a borrowed motorcycle. However, the credits obtained at the end of the diploma will be reduced”.
“Winning a competition is only rewarding if the opponent has been up to it, which is why RIDE 5’s Career mode features rivals, opponents with stories, phrases and scenes all their own. Each rival has a favorite outfit and track, as well as his own motorcycle and manufacturer. For example, Charles Nolan races on a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600, which players can obtain after defeating him. Rivals are more aggressive on the track, in addition to being the best drivers in the game, and they will climb the rankings to hinder players’ career advancement at crucial moments, becoming the antagonists.
“The effort of RIDE 5 players is not only rewarded with motorcycles, credits and points, but also with the evolution of their headquarters, which will change according to the ranking in the world ranking. The game features three increasingly beautiful environments that symbolize players’ journey to becoming an expert pilot. Scenarios will gain prestige and new members will join the team. Additionally, players will begin their journeys in a pickup truck, which evolves into a van and eventually becomes a truck with all sorts of comforts.
Hours and hours of fun
“But how long does Career mode last? Counting only the four acts of the Tour, without finishing all the races and only reaching the minimum threshold to overcome each event, players will be able to enjoy the bike for 17 hours. However , to complete all the events of the four acts of the Tour, it will take them around 30 hours. a total of 50 hours of gameplay.”
“With an immersive Career mode, customizable races, rewards and engaging gameplay, we have designed a game that goes beyond skill levels and provides countless hours of entertainment. RIDE 5 is ready to unleash the passion of two-wheeled adventurers. We invite all players, from the most casual to the most competitive, to join us in this high-speed adventure.”.
I’ve traveled to worlds you’d never believe, ending up in enemies that elude all mysticism. I felt my pulse quicken with each battle, and the sigh of someone who knows they will have to get back up. There’s always a villain waiting and an adventure just around the corner.
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