Trailer: The dunes come home, as Dakar Desert Rally arrives this October

A “massive” open-world of desert racing action is on the way, as Saber Interactive’s Dakar Desert Rally is set to hit consoles and PC in October.

The sand… it’s everywhere!

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. Take on unique challenges for off-road simulation diehards and casual racing fans alike. Compete online in fierce four-player multiplayer races or navigate the vast wilds in single-player offline.

Saber Interactive press release

Dakar Desert Rally is set to arrive for Xbox and PayStation platforms, as well as the PC, on October 4th. You can pre-order a copy of the game now, in either basic or Deluxe flavors, which includes the Season Pass and the DAF Truck Turbo-Twin and Peugeot 405 Turbo 16.

The Pass, by the way, includes a total of 5 upcoming DLC packs, with a “new map, new vehicles, and two new rally events”. And of course, if you grab the Deluxe Edition, that all comes at a discounted price.