Developer Milestone has revealed more details about the career mode in its upcoming bike-focused racing sim RIDE 6. In a new trailer, which you can check out below, the studio has revealed that the new RIDE Fest mode will be replacing the series’ traditional championship format with a more open-ended approach. Through this, players will be offered more freedom in which events they get to tackle, and there will also be a new chapter-based horizontal progression system.
To start things out, players will get to pick from a variety of events, from single races to championships, time attacks, endurances challenges, and everything in between. Each of these will be organised into themed areas based on a variety of criteria, from bike manufacturer and category, to circuit type, and even weather conditions. On top of that, there will also be legendary championships for players to take on.
RIDE 6 is set to include 10 real-world motorcycle legends that will act as final bosses of their respective chapters. These legends include Troy Bayliss, Casey Stoner, and James Toseland, Niccolò Canepa, Peter Hickman, and Ian Hutchinson, among others. Each legend will offer challenges to players in their appropriate race types. For example, Guy Martin will focus on road races. Defeating these legends will reward players with things like their signature bikes and equipment. To take them on, however, players will need to build their reputation by taking part in the appropriate events and earning Fame Points.
The trailer also gives us a look at the main hub area of the RIDE Fest mode in RIDE 6. Dubbed the Ride FEST paddock, the place will act as the main location from where players can access just about all in-game activities, as well as partake in other leisurely activities like relaxing with other riders and customizing their bikes and racing suits.
RIDE 6 was officially unveiled back in November, and is slated for release on PC (via Epic Games Store and Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on February 12. Milestone has also confirmed that there will be a way to get advanced access to the title. Whether this involves pre-ordering or buying a Deluxe Edition is currently unknown, however.
The racing game will introduce a host of new features. Alongside the new RIDE Fest career mode we just got details about, the title will also bring in new event types that revolve around taking bikes off the road for some new racing experiences. RIDE 6 will launch with more than 340 motorcycles across 21 manufacturers, which will then be split into 7 distinct categories, each with their own event types.
Race events can take place across 45 different track layouts set in locations from all over the world. Along with fictional race tracks, the title will also include some iconic world-class circuits that will put players’ skills to the test. Off-road races will also be well-represented, forcing players to adapt to the harsh realities of going fast on dirt and gravel.
For more details about RIDE 6, check out the new Maxi Enduro and Bagger races in last month’s gameplay deep dive trailer.
