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{{Short description|2009 video game}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Colin McRae: Dirt 2
| image = Dirt 2 box art.jpg
| developer = {{ubl|[[Codemasters]]|[[Firebrand Games]] (DS)|[[Sumo Digital]] (PSP, Wii)}}
| publisher = {{ubl|Codemasters|[[Feral Interactive]] (Mac OS X)<ref name="feralinteractive.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.feralinteractive.com/?section=news&article=287|title=Feral Interactive: DiRT 2 release announcement |access-date=18 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928085927/http://www.feralinteractive.com/?section=news&article=287|archive-date=28 September 2011|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>}}
| producer = Adam Askew
| designer = Matthew Horsman
| programmer = Matthew Craven
| artist = {{ubl|Nathan Fisher|Daniel Oxford|Jorge Hernandez-Soria}}
| series = ''[[Colin McRae Rally and Dirt|Dirt]]''
| platforms = {{ubl|[[Nintendo DS]]|[[PlayStation 3]]|[[PlayStation Portable]]|[[Wii]]|[[Xbox 360]]|[[Windows]]|[[Mac OS X]]}}
| engine = [[EGO (game engine)|EGO 1.0]]<ref name="dirt2anno-ign">{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/931/931809p1.html|title=Colin McRae: DiRT 2 Announced|last=Robinson|first=Martin|date=19 November 2008|publisher=IGN|access-date=19 November 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211120337/http://pc.ign.com/articles/931/931809p1.html|archive-date=11 December 2008|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> 
[[Octane Engine|Octane]] {{small|(DS)}}<ref name="ds_engine">{{cite web |last1=Bozon |first1=Mark |title=Dirt 2 DS Unveiled |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/08/06/dirt-2-ds-unveiled |website=IGN |access-date=5 August 2021 |date=6 August 2009 |archive-date=5 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805021725/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/08/06/dirt-2-ds-unveiled |url-status=live }}</ref>
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|8 September 2009|EU|11 September 2009|AU|17 September 2009|AU|24 September 2009 (DS)}}'''Windows'''<ref name="pcrelease">{{cite web|url=http://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/347/dirt-2-pc-release-date|title=Dirt 2 PC version release date|date=27 October 2009 |publisher=New Game Network|access-date=27 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029004141/http://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/347/dirt-2-pc-release-date/|archive-date=29 October 2009|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> {{vgrelease|EU|4 December 2009|NA|8 December 2009|AU|10 December 2009}}'''Mac OS X''' {{vgrelease|WW|8 September 2011<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Peter |date=September 8, 2011 |title=''Colin McRae: DiRT 2'' comes to the Mac |url=https://www.loopinsight.com/2011/09/08/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-comes-to-the-mac/ |access-date=July 2, 2024 |website=Loop Insight}}</ref>}}
| genre = [[Racing game|Racing]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}

'''''Colin McRae: Dirt 2''''' (stylised as '''''Colin McRae: DiRT 2''''') known outside Europe as '''''Dirt 2''''' is a [[racing video game]] developed and published by [[Codemasters]] in 2009, first for the [[Nintendo DS]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation Portable]], [[Wii]] and [[Xbox 360]], and then later for PC platforms ([[Windows]], [[Mac OS X]]). It is the sequel to ''[[Colin McRae: Dirt]]''. ''Dirt 2'' is the first game in the series since [[Colin McRae#Death|McRae's death]] in 2007 and the last to feature his name in the title.{{efn|McRae's name was not featured in the game title for the North American release.}} It is also the first and only game in the series to be available on a [[Nintendo]] home console and the last game in the series to be released on [[handheld game console|handhelds]].

It features [[Ken Block]], [[Travis Pastrana]], [[Tanner Foust]], [[Dave Mirra]], and [[Mohammed Ben Sulayem]]. The game includes many new race-events, including stadium events. Along with the player, an [[Recreational vehicle|RV]] travels from one event to another, and serves as "headquarters" for the player. It features a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to diverse and challenging real-world environments. The game takes place across Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. The game includes five different event types, plus three more "special" game modes. The World Tour mode sees players competing in multi-car and solo races at new locations, and also includes a new multiplayer mode. A sequel, ''[[Dirt 3]]'', was released in 2011.

== Gameplay ==
''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' features five racing disciplines, all of which are playable offline (against AI bots when applicable) and online. In addition, three "special modes" are included. ''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' runs on an updated version of the EGO engine, which powered Codemasters' ''Race Driver: Grid'' as well. The engine features, most notably, an updated physics engine, which models realistic weight transfer during turning maneuvers, allowing the player to incorporate advanced driving techniques, such as the [[Scandinavian flick]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.codemasters.com/news/?showarticle=12633 |title=Codemasters |publisher=Codemasters |access-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606163301/http://www.codemasters.com/news/?showarticle=12633 |archive-date=6 June 2011 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

* [[Rallying|Rally racing]] occurs on non-[[Race track|circuit]] roads which usually involve public (closed) routes and technically challenging courses. Usually involving staggered starts, each driver competes against the clock. In addition, during rally events, a [[co-driver]] is present, constantly reading [[pacenotes]] to guide the driver along narrow and meandering tracks of up to 6 km in length. Rally races span across [[Baja California]], [[Malaysia]], [[China]], [[Croatia]], and [[Morocco]].<ref name="Niet">{{cite web|url=http://www.dirt2game.com/#/uk/news/|title=Niet compatibele browser | Facebook|publisher=Dirt2game.com|access-date=14 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108094345/http://www.dirt2game.com/#/uk/news/|archive-date=8 January 2011|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* [[Rallycross]] races involve cars identical to those used in rally events; the races themselves, however, are very different. Each rally-cross race involves up to eight racers competing in multiple lap events on circuit tracks of mixed surface type. The tracks, half tarmac and half dirt, exist in closed settings, such as in or around stadiums, and are approximately 1 to 1.5 km in length. Rallycross races span across [[London]], [[Los Angeles]], and [[Japan]].<ref name="Niet" />
* The most similar real-world equivalent to Trailblazer events are [[hillclimbing]]. Unlike hillclimbing events, however, trailblazer races do not require a positive change in elevation. Similar to rallying, trailblazer events feature staggered starts. Trailblazer (and hillclimbing) cars, unlike rally cars, usually feature massive aerodynamic aids, such as spoilers, diffusers, and splitters to help keep traction at higher speeds, regardless of track surface or conditions. Trailblazer events span across [[Utah]], China, and Morocco.<ref name="Niet" />
* [[Rally raid|Raid races]] are multi-car events involving [[Group T1]] cars or other heavyweight vehicles such as [[Dune buggy|buggies]] and [[trophy truck]]s. Each race begins with a simultaneous start of up to eight competitors, with tracks averaging 5 km in length. Raid races span across Baja California, Croatia, Malaysia, and Morocco.<ref name="Niet" />
* Landrush events are similar to raid races, but take place on circuits reminiscent of those used for [[short course off-road racing]]. Each event features eight racers on a dirt track of about 1 km, and involve multiple laps. Landrush events span across Baja California, Malaysia, and Morocco.<ref name="Niet" />

=== Special Modes ===
In addition to the five straight game types, there are three special variants, each applicable to multiple modes.

* Gatecrasher, which uses Rally courses and cars, involves smashing yellow barriers; competitors race against the clock. When smashed, the "gates", strategically placed along the best racing line, add time to the clock; whichever racer finishes the event with the most time on the clock wins. The format of the race is more similar to a multi-competitor time trial than to a traditional rally race.<ref name="Niet" />
* Domination, playable across rallycross and landrush circuits, involves multiple drivers competing to set the lowest time in any given track sector. Points are awarded based on the final number of controlled sectors, as well as the final race position.<ref name="Niet" />
* Last Man Standing is an elimination-style race based on rallycross or landrush, during which the driver in last place is eliminated at 20-second intervals, the winner being the final driver left after all others are eliminated.<ref name="Niet" />

=== Multiplayer ===
''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' features a set of multiplayer modes which the user can partake in over, the [[PlayStation Network]], [[Games For Windows - Live]] and [[Xbox Live]], as well as [[LAN|local]] multiplayer. Up to eight players can compete in ranked (Pro Tour) or unranked matches (Jam Session). Within the "Jam Session" category, any class of cars may be used on any track; the game lets hosts know when a combination is not necessarily advisable, such as Trailblazer cars on a Rallycross circuit. Ranked matches are, by comparison, much more restrained; only the prescribed cars may be used on a track.

== Development and release ==
Shortly before the release of ''[[Colin McRae: Dirt]]'', ''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' was described by Matthew Horsman, chief game designer for the game, as a game more improved and refined than its predecessor.<ref>{{cite web |first=Alex |last=Simmons |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/804/804210p1.html |title=E3 2007: DiRT 2 in the Works |work=PlayStation 3 News at IGN |publisher=[[IGN]] |date=12 July 2007 |access-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103185532/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/804/804210p1.html |archive-date=3 January 2009 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The engine, EGO, initially featured in ''[[Race Driver: Grid]]'', was updated to better take advantage of the PlayStation 3 specifications, as well as improving multi-core processor utilization on the Xbox 360 and PC. The Flashback ability, allowing players to rewind time mid-race, a new feature in ''Grid'', was kept and improved due to its popularity. In addition, the features and expanse of the multiplayer component, which was often criticized in ''Colin McRae: Dirt'' as being fairly anaemic, was completely new to the series.<ref>{{cite web |first=Martin |last=Robinson |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/931/931802p1.html |title=Colin McRae: DiRT 2 Interview |work=PlayStation 3 Features at IGN |publisher=[[IGN]] |location=[[United Kingdom|UK]] |date=19 November 2008 |access-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103100112/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/931/931802p1.html |archive-date=3 January 2009 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Ken Block, a rally driver featured in ''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'', served as a consultant throughout the game's development of the handling and physics model. For example, when Block was playing the first development build of the game, he had noticed the cars did not have enough grip. This was taken into consideration and the handling model was altered.<ref>{{Citation |title=Inside Codemasters' DiRT 2 - Exclusive Interview | date=24 August 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jU-YDKCyUc |language=en |access-date=2022-04-27 |archive-date=27 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427020710/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jU-YDKCyUc&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' used the audio technology [[Ambisonics]]. It was the first PC video game to use Blue Ripple Sound's [[OpenAL#Rapture3D OpenAL Driver|Rapture3D]] sound engine by default.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blueripplesound.com/index.php?target=games |title=Games |publisher=Blueripplesound.com |access-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708074708/http://www.blueripplesound.com/index.php?target=games |archive-date=8 July 2011 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It was also one of the first video games to implement the then newly released DirectX 11 graphical standard on [[Evergreen (GPU family)|ATI 5000]] and [[GeForce 400 series|NVIDIA GeForce 400]] series chipsets. Firebrand Games, developer of ''[[Race Driver: Create and Race]]'', developed a Nintendo DS version of ''Dirt 2'' that would run on its Octane engine, also used by Firebrand's DS version of ''Race Driver: Grid'', utilizing its 3-D graphics, user interface and track editor.<ref name="ds_engine"/>

''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' was an official sponsor of Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, Tanner Foust and Dave Mirra of the [[Subaru Rally Team USA]].<ref name="Niet" />

A demo of the game was released on the [[PlayStation Store]] and [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] on 20 August 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=221729?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS|title=Dirt 2 demo out now|publisher=CVG|access-date=16 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090829083502/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=221729%3Fcid%3DOTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS|archive-date=29 August 2009|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The demo appeared for the PC on 29 November; it features the same content as the console demo with the addition of higher graphic settings and a benchmark tool.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/504/dirt-2-pc-demo-leaked|title=Dirt 2 PC demo leaked|date=29 November 2009 |publisher=New Game Network|access-date=30 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091130193041/http://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/504/dirt-2-pc-demo-leaked/|archive-date=30 November 2009|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The [[Mac OS X]] version of the game was released by [[Feral Interactive]].<ref name="feralinteractive.com" />

In February 2009, Codemasters revealed plans to release "a number of small [[Downloadable content|DLC]] packs soon after launch which players can use to personalise and augment the boxed game".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=208831%3Fcid |title=News: Dirt 2: Multiple DLC packs planned |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=20 February 2009 |access-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116011948/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=208831%3Fcid |archive-date=16 January 2010 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Ultimately, Codemasters only released two small downloadable content items, which essentially functioned like [[cheat code]]s. They were "Trust Fund", which unlocks all vehicles, liveries and upgrades, and "Access All Areas", which unlocks all events and tracks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ps3vault.com/codemasters-dirt-2-dlc-is-disappointing-7076 |title=Codemasters' DiRT 2 DLC is… Disappointing |publisher=PS3Vault |date=9 October 2009 |access-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703050934/http://ps3vault.com/codemasters-dirt-2-dlc-is-disappointing-7076 |archive-date=3 July 2011 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = (PC) 89/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-2/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=DiRT 2 for PC Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=25 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215213514/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-2 |archive-date=15 February 2017 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> (PS3) 87/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-2/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=DiRT 2 for PlayStation 3 Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=25 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113231449/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/dirt-2 |archive-date=13 January 2017 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> (X360) 87/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-2/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=DiRT 2 for Xbox 360 Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=25 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215190350/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/dirt-2 |archive-date=15 February 2017 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> (DS) 73/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-2/critic-reviews/?platform=ds |title=DiRT 2 for DS Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=25 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216045200/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/dirt-2 |archive-date=16 February 2017 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> (PSP) 55/100<ref name="m_psp">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-2/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=DiRT 2 for PSP Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=25 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216045157/http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/dirt-2 |archive-date=16 February 2017 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> (WII) 51/100<ref name="m_wii">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-2/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |title=DiRT 2 for Wii Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=25 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215220540/http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/dirt-2 |archive-date=15 February 2017 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
| EuroG = 8/10<ref name="EuroG_Review"/>
| GSpot = 9/10<ref name="GSpot">{{cite web | url = http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/dirt2/index.html | title = Colin McRae: Dirt 2 | publisher = [[GameSpot]] | access-date = 24 October 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121103030338/http://uk.gamespot.com/dirt-2/platform/ps3/ | archive-date = 3 November 2012 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> (WII) 4.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Calvert |first1=Justin |title=Dirt 2 Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dirt-2-review/1900-6243554/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=15 December 2009 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=14 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214235033/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dirt-2-review/1900-6243554/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GT = 9.0/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/game/dirt-2/10918 |title=DiRT 2 Video Game | Reviews, Trailers & Interviews |publisher=GameTrailers.com |access-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610153055/http://www.gametrailers.com/game/dirt-2/10918 |archive-date=10 June 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
| IGN = 8.4/10<ref name="IGN - US review">{{cite web | url = http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1021204p2.html | title = Dirt 2 US review | publisher = IGN | date = 3 September 2009 | access-date = 24 October 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090908165345/http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1021204p2.html | archive-date = 8 September 2009 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> (DS) 8/10 <ref name="ds_ign">{{cite web |last1=Bozon |first1=Mark |title=Dirt 2 DS Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/09/dirt-2-ds-review |website=IGN |access-date=20 July 2021 |date=9 September 2009 |archive-date=20 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720022031/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/09/dirt-2-ds-review |url-status=live }}</ref> (PSP) 4.2/10<ref name="psp_ign">{{cite web |last1=Roper |first1=Chris |title=Dirt 2 PSP Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/08/dirt-2-review |website=IGN |access-date=22 July 2021 |date=8 September 2009 |archive-date=22 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722001507/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/08/dirt-2-review |url-status=live }}</ref> (WII) 4/10<ref name="wii_ign">{{cite web |last1=Bozon |first1=Mark |title=Dirt 2 Wii Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/16/dirt-2-wii-review |website=IGN |access-date=22 July 2021 |date=16 September 2009 |archive-date=1 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901015725/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/16/dirt-2-wii-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Play = 87%<ref>Play magazine review, issue 184, [[Imagine Publishing]]</ref>
| Destruct = 9.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cantler |first1=Topher |title=Review: Colin McRae DiRT 2 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-colin-mcrae-dirt-2/ |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=20 September 2009 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213172743/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-colin-mcrae-dirt-2/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GRadar = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Towell |first1=Justin |title=Colin McRae DiRT 2: Super Review |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-super-review-10/ |website=[[GamesRadar]] |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213172745/https://www.gamesradar.com/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-super-review-10/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| PSQ = {{Rating|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barker |first1=Sammy |title=Colin McRae DiRT 2 Review (PS3) |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps3/colin_mcrae_dirt_2 |website=[[Push Square]] |date=4 September 2009 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213172744/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps3/colin_mcrae_dirt_2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| VG = 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Orry |first1=Tom |title=Colin McRae DiRT 2 Review |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-review/ |website=[[VideoGamer.com]] |date=3 September 2009 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213172743/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| NWR = (DS) 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blundon |first1=Matthew |title=Dirt 2 Review |url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/20223/dirt-2-nintendo-ds |website=Nintendo World Report |date=31 October 2009 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213172745/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/20223/dirt-2-nintendo-ds |url-status=live }}</ref> (WII) 4/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lindemann |first1=Jon |title=Dirt 2 Review |url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/20140/dirt-2-wii |website=Nintendo World Report |date=12 October 2009 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=14 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214234948/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/20140/dirt-2-wii |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GameZone = (PSP) 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=jkdmedia |first1=GameZone |title=DiRT 2 – PSP – Review |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/dirt_2_psp_review/ |website=GameZone |date=4 May 2012 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213172743/https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/dirt_2_psp_review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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The PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC versions of ''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' received positive reviews from critics, receiving a Metacritic score of 89 for the PC and 87 for the two HD consoles. These versions were reviewed positively by [[IGN]], receiving a score of 8.4/10 from the U.S. site,<ref name="IGN - US review"/> and a slightly more favourable 9/10 from the UK site.<ref name="IGN - UK review">{{cite web | url = http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1021195p2.html | title = Colin McRae: Dirt 2 UK review | publisher = IGN | date = 3 September 2009 | access-date = 24 October 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090906215445/http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1021195p2.html | archive-date = 6 September 2009 | url-status = live | df = dmy-all }}</ref> ''[[Eurogamer]]'' gave those same versions ''Colin McRae: Dirt 2'' a score of 8/10 with their main criticisms being reserved for the lack of weather and track deterioration, and the fact that damage now has very little influence on the game, with drivers receiving a brand new car for each race.<ref name="EuroG_Review">{{cite web | last = Reed | first = Kristan | title = Colin McRae: Dirt 2 | work = [[Eurogamer]] | date = 3 September 2009 | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-review?page=3 | access-date = 16 September 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090920200337/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/colin-mcrae-dirt-2-review?page=3 | archive-date = 20 September 2009 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions a score of one nine, one eight, and two nines, for a total of 35 out of 40.<ref>{{cite web | author = Brian | title = Famitsu review scores | work = Nintendo Everything | date = 27 October 2009 | url = http://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-64/ | access-date = 29 April 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160601045625/http://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-64/ | archive-date = 1 June 2016 | url-status = live | df = dmy-all }}</ref>

The Nintendo DS version was regarded by a smaller number of reviewers to be almost as good as the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions, achieving a Metacritic score of 73. ''IGN'' and ''Nintendo World Report'' gave that version an 8 out of 10, praising its quick setup and meaty content, including the ability to upgrade and customize cars, as well as design custom courses.<ref name="ds_ign"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Blundon |first1=Matthew |title=Dirt 2 DS Review |url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/20223/dirt-2-nintendo-ds |website=Nintendo World Report |access-date=20 July 2021 |date=31 October 2009 |archive-date=20 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720022027/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/20223/dirt-2-nintendo-ds |url-status=live }}</ref> The Sumo Digital versions released on Wii and PSP were deemed to be the worst, with Metacritic scores of 51 and 55 respectively.<ref name="m_wii"/><ref name="m_psp"/> ''IGN'' faulted both versions for their poor controls, AI and content, giving out a score of 4 and 4.2 respectively.<ref name="wii_ign"/><ref name="psp_ign"/>

During the [[13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards]], the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] nominated ''Dirt 2'' for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Racing Game of the Year|Racing Game of the Year]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2010&idGameAwardType=120 |title=2010 Awards Category Details Racing Game of the Year |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |website=interactive.org |access-date=20 November 2023}}</ref>

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