RIDE 5: Release Date, Gameplay, Editions, Pre-Order Bonuses, and More

RIDE 5 is the latest game in the motorcycle racing genre, and the RIDE franchise is quite a popular one among racing fanatics. The hype around RIDE 5 is based on the realistic approach it provides while featuring real-life licensed bikes in the game. According to the developers, this fifth installment has been significantly upgraded regarding graphics, gameplay, and overall experience. 

These upgrades can be heavy on PC, leading to the PC Specs required to run it being relatively high-end. RIDE 5 will only be available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S series.

RIDE 5 Release Date, Pre-Order Editions, Bonuses

RIDE 5 will be released on August 24, 2023; the game is available to pre-order, allowing players to access it three days earlier, along with loads of unique in-game items. Here are the complete details:

RIDE 5 is available to pre-order as Physical and Digital Editions for the consoles, and Digital Editions on PC. Unfortunately, all the pre-order bonuses will only be available for players who opt for the Digital Editions of the game.

To pre-order the game, you can head to the official RIDE 5 website or pre-order it from the official Epic Games and Steam. There are two different pre-order options: the Standard and the Special Editions. Here are different Digital pre-order bonuses on offer for each platform:

Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5

Standard Edition

• Full Game
• Pre-Order Bonus:
  • RIDE 5 - Far East Pack

Special Edition

• Full Game
• Pre-Order Bonus:
  • RIDE 5 - Far East Pack
  • RIDE 5 - Rebel Pack
  • Season Pass
  • 3-days early access (August 21, 2023)

PC (Epic Games and Steam)

Standard Edition

• Full Game
• Pre-Order Bonus:
  • RIDE 5 - Far East Pack

Special Edition

• Full Game
• Pre-Order Bonus:
  • RIDE 5 - Far East Pack
  • RIDE 5 - Rebel Pack
• Season Pass

Players who pre-order the game will have loads of in-game content at launch. The developers have also confirmed that these players will get additional post-launch content. Every month, the game will get a monthly DLC update, including the best bikes and tracks, both premium and free. The Season pack will allow players to get the post-launch content in one pack.

RIDE 5 Gameplay & Trailer

RIDE 5 has improved a lot in terms of gameplay, game physics, dynamic weather, and more. Graphics looks much more realistic than the previous installments, and offers a new Career mode for both hardcore and casual players. There are also new tracks to compete on, including Suzuka and AutoPolis.

You canchoose from different bikes, have your own mechanics and garage to fight and become the best of the grid. New game physics also give each bike different characteristics, whether it's their acceleration or lean speed.

Here you can have the look at the gameplay trailer for RIDE 5: