DIRT 5

 PlayStation 4
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4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 139 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 42 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 139
  3. Negative: 60 out of 139
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  1. Ablongelos
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    First of all, I understand that DiRT is more casual and DiRT Rally focuses on hardcore rally fans, so the problem I have with DiRT 5 is not because "it's not DiRT Rally". When Codemastes came out saying that they now have two different teams making DiRT and DiRT Rally games, I thought (and I still think) that it's the best thing to do since they're both different games with differentFirst of all, I understand that DiRT is more casual and DiRT Rally focuses on hardcore rally fans, so the problem I have with DiRT 5 is not because "it's not DiRT Rally". When Codemastes came out saying that they now have two different teams making DiRT and DiRT Rally games, I thought (and I still think) that it's the best thing to do since they're both different games with different purposes.

    When DiRT 5 was first announced, I was extremely happy to see a DiRT 2 "vibe" back to the series. At first I thought that Codemasters finally woke up and decided to bring everything that made DiRT 2 a timeless masterpiece back to the series, but hell I was wrong...

    DiRT 5 is an odd mismatch of Motorstorm, Forza Horizon and Trackmania altogether. Okay, all 3 franchises are great and all, but they're NOT DiRT! DiRT is supposed to be arcade, but not just a generic colorful arcade with crazy things happening all over the screen, it's is supposed to be an "accessible simcade", a game that focuses on actual motorsport culture but is still not hard to drive, a game that can be colorful but is still serious is some regards. DiRT 5 pushed too far to the arcade side, just like DiRT 4 pushed too far to the sim side (at least DiRT 4 was still good).

    I mean, DiRT 5 came from Colin McRae Rally, but is a game with no rally stages at all! I mean, what the hell?? There are just massive, meaningless and generic off-road tracks in this game. Also there's no mechanical damage, and visual damage is not even close to what it used to be in Codemasters' games from late 2000s like DiRT 2 and Race Driver Grid. The main menu is colorful and generic like every other game nowadays. Career mode is boring and feels like a different clothed version of the same GRID 2019's garbage career mode.

    Seems like Codemasters is becoming the EA of racing games. They used to make timeless masterpieces during the 2000s and early 2010s, but now they only make colorful generic games (DiRT 5), live services (DiRT Rally 2.0), games loaded with microtransactions (F1), games more focused on advertising than quality (bringing Donut Media and making DiRT 5 looks like DiRTs 2 and 3 when it's clearly not) and forgettable games (GRID 2019 and Onrush). Even in the graphics department Codemasters is choking big time, it's crazy how DiRT 5 is colorful and feels dark at the same time, and even the textures, I don't know, there's something off about this game's graphics.

    I really hope to see Codemasters waking up after garbages like DiRT 5 and GRID 2019. I used to trust them when it came to great quality games, but now I'm starting to drift away from their products, and it's pretty sad since I know they have a lot of talented people making games for them. I just don't understand what's going on. Why most companies are not even trying to make actual great games anymore? Instead of focusing on making great quality games and naturally bring casual players just because they want to play great quality games as well, now the companies are kicking their loyal fans in the butt and trying to bring Fortnite casual players, alienating their customers with generic games.

    I'm almost finishing, but I'd like to tell Codemasters what people in general expect from a DiRT game, especially from DiRT 6 in the future:
    - Arcade but not generic, more focus on a quality game for racing fans, if the game is good the casual fans will come naturally;
    - DiRT with no rally stages is forbidden(!);
    - It's more of a personal opinion, but I miss DiRT 2's 3D menu, seems like Codemasters left their creativity in the past;
    - Mechanical damage and impressive visual damage;
    - Beautiful graphics;
    - A complete game at launch, not a game plagued with bugs;
    - Legendary locations that feels real and authentic;
    - Challenging tracks and not wide open tracks with walls always keeping the player on the race surface;
    - Some rally/rallycross/off-road drivers from real life;
    - If you ever want to make another game like DiRT 5, just don't call it "DiRT", call it "DiRT Showdown 2" or "DiRT Storm" or "DiRT Mania" or "DiRT Fest", anything you want, just don't call it DiRT as if it belongs in the main franchise;
    - JUST TRY TO REPLICATE WHAT MADE THE FIRST 3 DiRTS SO GREAT AND EXPAND ON IT WITH THE TECHNOLOGY WE HAVE AVAILABLE TODAY!

    Sorry if this review is all over the place, I'm just really disappointed and venting here. DiRT 5 is one of the worst games Codemasters ever made (definitely the worst DiRT/Colin McRae game) and I really hope to see a DiRT 6 in the future, a DiRT made for DiRT fans, not another generic arcade racer on the market. There's a big difference between an arcade game and a generic game. Also, there's a reason why games like Race Driver Grid and DiRT 2 are so beloved and GRID 2019, DiRT Showdown and Onrush are forgotten you know...    … Expand
  2. TheBit
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    No rally stages and everything feels incredibly generic... Don't waste your money with this trash. Maybe it would be a 4 out of 10 if it wasn't named Dirt. If you really wanna have some actual Dirt experience, go play Dirt 2 or Dirt 3, or maybe even Dirt Showdown if you really want something very arcade and "fun". Anything but this! What's going on with Codemasters lately??? Geez...
  3. Marrik
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    if codemasters keeps making games like this, onrush and grid reboot, they better stop and just remaster their games from 2007-2011. i've played every single codemasters off-road games since the first colin mcrae, and dirt 5 is by far the worst ever. codemasters used to be about innovation and character on their games, now they only make generic and forgettable stuff. such a shame...
  4. arostislavna
    Jan 10, 2022
    4
    Okay arcade racer, but the wheels really bug me... they are completely fake looking circles that are perfectly parallel and do not emulate real wheels. In general, this is truly a step back visually compared to Driveclub.

    The lack of rally races is a disgrace to the Dirt name. PS4 Pro's performance options have frame drops and stutters in some tracks, so the real questions I have are    Okay arcade racer, but the wheels really bug me... they are completely fake looking circles that are perfectly parallel and do not emulate real wheels. In general, this is truly a step back visually compared to Driveclub.

    The lack of rally races is a disgrace to the Dirt name.

    PS4 Pro's performance options have frame drops and stutters in some tracks, so the real questions I have are "Was this game optimized for PS4 Pro?" &/or "What was the purpose of a performance mode if it is sub-optimal?"

    Anyway, beg for remasters of Need For Speed Hot Pursuit -> Need For Speed Underground 2 for "good" arcade racing experiences.    … Expand
  5. deniz3rn
    Feb 20, 2021
    0
    Codemasters should stop giving the green light to the guy whoever made Dirt 3 and Showdown. I mean, can't you take a hint? Do you not look at sales numbers or Metacritic scores? Nobody cares about this weird genre that has nothing to do with actual rallying! I've been playing Codemasters games since the first Colin McRae Rally so I believe I have a say in this. Currently to me, Dirt is theCodemasters should stop giving the green light to the guy whoever made Dirt 3 and Showdown. I mean, can't you take a hint? Do you not look at sales numbers or Metacritic scores? Nobody cares about this weird genre that has nothing to do with actual rallying! I've been playing Codemasters games since the first Colin McRae Rally so I believe I have a say in this. Currently to me, Dirt is the arcade rally genre, and Dirt Rally is the simulation rally genre. And I want it to stay like that. That guy who made Dirt 3, Dirt: Showdown and Dirt 5, whoever you are, just create your own IP and stop piggybacking the "Dirt" name. We don't want you to tarnish Dirt name anymore.… Expand
  6. Saszha01
    Apr 21, 2021
    5
    No fish, no meat. Dirt 4 is a good game, and I don't know what it is. When I press the brake on the trigger of the gamepad, there are some defects in the game, as if it were a beta version. Gymkhana and not nearly as good as in Dirt 3. Racing on these little American cars .... how to ride it !? He constantly carries the car to the left. I'm shocked. Did the studio that did Dirt 4No fish, no meat. Dirt 4 is a good game, and I don't know what it is. When I press the brake on the trigger of the gamepad, there are some defects in the game, as if it were a beta version. Gymkhana and not nearly as good as in Dirt 3. Racing on these little American cars .... how to ride it !? He constantly carries the car to the left. I'm shocked. Did the studio that did Dirt 4 really do that?… Expand
  7. Zloj_Pes
    Nov 8, 2020
    0
    В подростковом возрасте, проводил сотни яасов за гонками, в одном flatout 2 будет пол тысячи часов на psp. Но в этом поколение пробовал кучу разных гонок и совершенно нечего не заходило, только в onrush зацепил и наиграл часов 20, как кстати только сейчас заметил что его делали разрабы dirt 5. Может это из за того что мне совершенно не нравяться гонки в открытом мире, а сейчас если аааВ подростковом возрасте, проводил сотни яасов за гонками, в одном flatout 2 будет пол тысячи часов на psp. Но в этом поколение пробовал кучу разных гонок и совершенно нечего не заходило, только в onrush зацепил и наиграл часов 20, как кстати только сейчас заметил что его делали разрабы dirt 5. Может это из за того что мне совершенно не нравяться гонки в открытом мире, а сейчас если ааа гонка выходит, то это открытый мир.
    Не знаю как то решился на покупку dirt 5, при том что о прошлых играх слышал, но не когда пробовать не хотелось. А тут купил и просто 2 дня с утра до вечера не вылезал, очень понравилось. Как гемплей залепательный, так еще это не совсем полноценная сюжетка, но история про противобороство двух гонщиков, которая развивается в виде подкаста тоже понравилась, хотя это наверно все благодаря Трою Бейкеру и Нолану Норту которые озвучивали этих гонщиков. Мультиплеер только слегка расстроил, попробовал его на 3 день выхода в воскресение вечером, но он уже полу живой, там 2 режима, и пока в режиме со стандартными гонками находит хоть кого-то, в большинстве матчей было всего 5-6 человек в сессии. Но второй режиме с пати играми, он просто не находил матч, хотя я целенаправленно пытался поиграть пол часа.

    Буду теперь обязательно следить за их новыми играми, раз за все поколение, их 2 игры только и зашли.

    И платина тут конечно тот еще гринд, зачем придумывать такие трофеии. Этим я уж точно заниматься не буду.    … Expand
  8. 2random
    Jan 6, 2022
    0
    PERFORMANCE! The game is running in like 20 fps on my ps4 pro. Some tracks are not playable at all, FPS just drops to about 5 and the game becomes a slodeshow. Oh, and the more FPS you have, the faster you drive. So, as soon as performance drops to 10fps, all bots will just overcome you instantly.
  9. CanceriousIG
    Mar 7, 2021
    0
    Id like to add that I only made an account to review this game! This game is complete garbage compared to the ENTIRE FRANCHISE of the Dirt series! This is just another genaric racing game that has you drive around the same tracks over and over again with different vehicles! The removed huge parts of other dirt games that made them dirt games! Like rally, time trial etc.! I am a massive fanId like to add that I only made an account to review this game! This game is complete garbage compared to the ENTIRE FRANCHISE of the Dirt series! This is just another genaric racing game that has you drive around the same tracks over and over again with different vehicles! The removed huge parts of other dirt games that made them dirt games! Like rally, time trial etc.! I am a massive fan of the dirt franchise and it feels as if this game was just a desperate cash grab from the company to cash out on the dirt name! This game is slow loading, crashy, repetitive, laggy, horrible looking and just a desperate play on nostalgia! I was excited to see this game come out, especially when i saw donut media in the game, but I was sorrowful to see that it came out as this huge hunk of garbage excuse for a dirt game… Expand
  10. Leruleixons
    Jan 8, 2022
    0
    Lixo, você fica em primeiro a corrida inteira, aí no último quilômetro os oponentes te passam, que ódio
  11. KWRGR
    Nov 6, 2020
    1
    Bitterly disappointing. I cannot recommend this game if you are expecting something akin to Forza Horizon or Dirt 2. You will not get that experience here. Do not be fooled by the pretty visuals; this is an empty shell of a game that will neither deliver an immersive nor a rewarding racing experience. Excellent weather effects is the only redeeming quality of a game that is simply flashyBitterly disappointing. I cannot recommend this game if you are expecting something akin to Forza Horizon or Dirt 2. You will not get that experience here. Do not be fooled by the pretty visuals; this is an empty shell of a game that will neither deliver an immersive nor a rewarding racing experience. Excellent weather effects is the only redeeming quality of a game that is simply flashy packaging with almost no substance in terms of visuals, immersion, and depth of driving mechanics. The Forza Horizon series perfectly balanced a lively festival environment with multiple layers of immersion that made you feel as though you were in a living, breathing world of racing with semi arcade but deep physics that required true driving skill to master, and rewarded you for developing your skills. Dirt 5 seeks to invoke this feel, but utterly fails both in driving mechanics and environmental presentation. Dirt 5 is wrapped in a flashy veneer that quickly reveals a hollow world once you scratch the surface. It lacks the layers of immersion that define Dirt 2 and Horizon, and the driving physics are oversimplified to the point that minimal skill is required to negotiate the track. Surfaces do not have significant impact on the feel of the race so gravel feels much like mud and snow. There is no track erosion seen in games like Dirt Rally 2.0 so subsequent laps don’t really change the nature of the race except for a few prescripted events where snow build up or rain or time of day change occurs the exact same way during a three lap race. The festival thematics (which ostensibly is the center of gravity of the title’s disposition) are seen in the forms of colorful still menus, lively music, and the occasional colored smoke or firework on the track, but that is about the extent of it. The story rivalry story isn’t very engaging and there are no cutscenes or story pieces that make you feel like part of something bigger. The races themselves are so arcade-driven, that skilled driving is not rewarded. The game uses a very cheap slingshot trick to give off the illusion of a close race. Essentially, when you exit a corner several car lengths ahead of the pack, the trailing vehicles suddenly are accelerated to unrealistic levels and blast by you, even if you perfectly execute a corner, so what you end up with is a very cool looking game of Mario Kart. Additionally, vehicle damage is mild, both visually and otherwise, and the tracks are not well constructed; you are often punished for tiny obstacles which will completely stop your travel or cause your vehicle to react unrealistically, thus resulting in you being impossibly behind the pack with not way to catch up, which seems to defeat the balance of an arcade style racer.

    This game fails to hit the mark because it tries to fit into the fun festival racing arcade experience that made Dirt 2 and the Horizon series famous, but it doesn’t nail the festival component and it whiffs on the racing mechanics; it just feels like a very pretty looking but ultimately, and sadly, an empty experience. It pains me to write this review, as I have been a Dirt fan for years and I love the festival style games, but I would recommend you spend your money elsewhere. Hopefully next time around, Codemasters will not outsource their brand. In the meantime, buy an Xbox and get Forza Horizon 4 if you want a festival racer, or buy Dirt 4 or Dirt Rally 2.0 if you are hungry for a rally simulation.    … Expand
  12. shinealight
    Nov 5, 2020
    4
    It's not bad, but just idk. Forza Horizon 4 did it so much better, i feel kinda disappointed. It's not bad, it has just been done so much better.
  13. ChLoNicaL-EST
    Nov 7, 2020
    1
    This is the worst game in the Dirt series. The graphics are ugly. The game looks exactly as cheap as Grid 2019. Gameplay, A.I and physics are bad. I'd rather play Dirt 3 / Showdown than that horror.
  14. times_like_thez
    Nov 5, 2020
    3
    Come on, racing games should have little bit highers standards by now. Forza Horizon 3 did it better in 2016.
  15. DJbaxter88
    Nov 9, 2020
    3
    Played 2 hours career mode, really enjoying it and then the game crashes, blue screens the PS4 and lose all my saved data... and now it keeps crashing everytime I try and play the first race, absolute joke.
  16. michelebourbon
    Nov 18, 2020
    1
    This is the sort of game that should not be relevant in 2020. Repetitive and boring arcade racing, with a few bells and whistles, but absolutely NOTHING special about it. All this game does is to profit on the relevance of the 'Dirt' brand. Even if what you're looking for is some arcade casual racing you will be much better served going for a different game.
  17. fizzlerHD
    Nov 8, 2020
    3
    Some race courses look georgeous and are fun to play, others are just dull & boring, I mean how many oval courses can one put in a single game? I get tired playing this game after a few minutes, there is simply no motivation to push your career, the whole game feels so unfinished. Again, it's an arcade racer but the opponents driving-AI is sub-standard. It makes no difference which car youSome race courses look georgeous and are fun to play, others are just dull & boring, I mean how many oval courses can one put in a single game? I get tired playing this game after a few minutes, there is simply no motivation to push your career, the whole game feels so unfinished. Again, it's an arcade racer but the opponents driving-AI is sub-standard. It makes no difference which car you drive... the cars don't feel balanced at all, that's why the opponents drive in one big group all the time.… Expand
  18. Idiota150
    Apr 18, 2021
    0
    Does not deserve to have the word "Dirt" in the title at all. This game concept is so bad it made me question my love for "real" racing games. Tried during a free weekend on a PS4 Pro (with a G923 steering wheel) and also really poor performance whichever mode I set.
  19. ShadowPeter
    Nov 11, 2020
    8
    DiRT 5 differs from DiRT Rally by offering very fun arcade races, something that manages to do it successfully.
  20. KavkazButcher
    Nov 9, 2020
    3
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  21. ArcTheWolf
    Nov 5, 2020
    2
    Looks nice, music is great, sadly that's all this has going for me, now I've been playing dirt for years and I always liked how the racing was pretty decent in terms of simulation, I've been playing Dirt 4 a lot lately because I was super hyped for 5 but they aren't even remotely close to similar. First race was fine but that was to be expected it's the first race you always win the firstLooks nice, music is great, sadly that's all this has going for me, now I've been playing dirt for years and I always liked how the racing was pretty decent in terms of simulation, I've been playing Dirt 4 a lot lately because I was super hyped for 5 but they aren't even remotely close to similar. First race was fine but that was to be expected it's the first race you always win the first race no matter what. Soon as I hit the second one though it became very obvious what was happening, that age old trick the rubber band. I took a turn that exits and goes uphill right after it, car right behind me, we're the same car even, difference, the other car takes off like it's got a jet engine in it, I'm talking instantly max speed as soon as exiting the turn. I restarted that race 7 times just to watch the same car do the same thing every time at that turn, whats worse it's legit one of the last turns so once that car's super powers kick on that's it you will get second at best no matter what. I guess that's what I get for expect the Dirt name to mean something, I thought there were standards but clearly not with this game, my biggest regret is pre-ordering the deluxe edition digitally on PS4, no refund policy and stuck with a game that for some reason is bearing the Dirt name.… Expand
  22. Gorgiyo
    Jan 10, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When it works it’s broken physics and ai make it one of the worst not only rally experiences but racing games all together. Leading by 0,5 lap then touching wall once makes opponents catching up in 3 seconds. Parts of the car falling off while driving flat straight. Whippers not clearing off mud off the windshield even though they going forth and back as if there is no tomorrow. Textures and objects pop in , lights lighting up in very unnatural way just in front of the car. Silly racing disciplines that are really all the same with one exception - pathfinder all rest is exactly the same only driving in different types of vehicles. Better / more expensive cars make no difference difficulty is not changing always leaving you with impression of fake cheating ai. This is by far worst dirt game and worst racing game of all time! Finally with latest update on Xbox series x can’t even start the thing - tried all things found on codemasters forums with no avail. Glad I got disc based Verizon perhaps it will fly out window better than it works !… Expand
  23. andishdi
    Nov 25, 2020
    2
    Nice graphics, nice selection of music, cars, race types, environments etc... Appalling AI.

    And the Sprint races!!? I'm assuming they're broken and will be patch because currently they are impossible no matter what difficulty level or driver aids are selected. Codemasters seem to have gone out of their way to make this game as fun as possible only to wring that out of it with some    Nice graphics, nice selection of music, cars, race types, environments etc... Appalling AI.

    And the Sprint races!!? I'm assuming they're broken and will be patch because currently they are impossible no matter what difficulty level or driver aids are selected.

    Codemasters seem to have gone out of their way to make this game as fun as possible only to wring that out of it with some awful, awful gameplay and difficulty spikes in places.    … Expand
  24. Mezzeruk
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
    Dirt 5 first and foremost is a fun and exciting racer that has hints of Motorstorm, Drive Club and Onrush. Its fast,frantic and good for short bursts. If playing on SX enable VRR on SX settings and of course you need a TV that has this option...
  25. ElleryHQ
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    После последних нфс управление автомобилем показалось просто волшебным. Много машин, интересная кампания.
    Ложкой дёгтя стала лишь средненькая по современным меркам графика. Плоское дно машины, это вообще как? Эра пс2 давно прошла.    После последних нфс управление автомобилем показалось просто волшебным. Много машин, интересная кампания.
    Ложкой дёгтя стала лишь средненькая по современным меркам графика. Плоское дно машины, это вообще как? Эра пс2 давно прошла.
  26. Blindsyde
    Nov 19, 2020
    7
    It's not a game I'll be spending a lot of time with. I bought it with my new Series X and already would prefer to play any Forza game for my racing fix over this, or Gran Turismo on PS5. It's OK. Nothing worth spending a lot of time with amongst other options.
  27. MaksimT
    Sep 20, 2021
    4
    Dirt 5 is a disgusting game, 4 out of 10. Disgustingly done intro. For me, basically, the most disgusting cacophony that cannot be called music. 100500 similar races so what? Strong artificial tightening, which is further increased by DLC. Poor optimization on PS4 slim - frequent FPS drops. The garbage atmosphere of the festival. Useless chatter of some people - podcasts. DisgustingDirt 5 is a disgusting game, 4 out of 10. Disgustingly done intro. For me, basically, the most disgusting cacophony that cannot be called music. 100500 similar races so what? Strong artificial tightening, which is further increased by DLC. Poor optimization on PS4 slim - frequent FPS drops. The garbage atmosphere of the festival. Useless chatter of some people - podcasts. Disgusting physics during accidents - once I tumbled for 15-20 seconds on the roofs of rivals. Bad physics for arcade racing.
    Of the good - beautiful graphics, more beautiful than the same Driveclub and more technical. Although the rain is worse, it's not bad either. Licensed cars. Interesting and beautiful tracks. Some good music.    … Expand
  28. Slashrus
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Not bad racing game, thanks Codemasters and Sony for free trial. I get platinum on 2 days, Thanks!!
  29. ronnielsen
    Nov 20, 2020
    1
    While this game looks amazing on PS5 in 4k, the gameplay loop is dull, and the AI is N64 quality. The physics are not realist, and aren't fine-tuned. Please create a better user experience.
  30. Ashtray84
    Jan 5, 2021
    4
    The worst Dirt game ever. Come on, this is just Sega Rally, only without that arcade background. Some critics said that there’s a lot to do in the game. I would strongly disagree - 95% of the game is racing (or rather sliding) against other cars on muddy/snowy/icy tracks, using brakes 6 times per lap. There is no rally experience whatsoever. No reward. Like I said - Sega Rally meets NFS.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Worth Playing
    Mar 2, 2021
    68
    As great as Dirt 5's presentation may be, the gameplay is lacking. It looks and sounds incredible at times, but there isn't too much engaging content here to challenge players to do more and perform better as the driver. That changes if you're primarily racing against friends online or offline, but as a single-player experience, it feels flat once you peek under the flashy hood. It's fun for a few races at a time, and it's easy to jump in, but it's even easier to drop once you've had your fill.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 8, 2021
    70
    The new instalment of the Dirt franchise is full of energy and style but lacks in some aspects that made the previous iterations so attractive.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 25, 2020
    56
    In a game called Dirt, dirt has no effect on car’s behavior, and neither does snow. Only ice forces you to make adjustments to your driving. [Issue#250, page 53]
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