Codemasters Group Holdings PLC DIRT 5 Launch Update (1493Y)

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RNS Number : 1493Y

Codemasters Group Holdings PLC

07 September 2020

Codemasters Group Holdings Plc

("Codemasters" or the "Company")

DIRT 5 Launch Update

Codemasters (AIM:CMD), the award-winning British videogame developer and publisher specialising in high-quality racing games, provides an update regarding the launch of DIRT 5, scheduled for release on 16 October 2020.

The Company can confirm that the game will now be released on 6 November 2020 on PlayStation(R)4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC. The revised launch date will allow the Company to release all versions of the game in a shorter timeframe, with the next generation of consoles (PlayStation(R)5 and Xbox Series X) launches expected for the holiday season.

The Board believes that this later launch date will have no impact on the Company's financial expectations.

Frank Sagnier, Chief Executive at Codemasters, said:

"DiRT 5 has received widespread critical acclaim, culminating with the game receiving the gamescom 2020 Best Racing Game Award on 30 August. The revised launch date will allow us to take advantage of the next generation console launches which are expected in time for the holiday season."

 
Enquiries 
 
Codemasters Group Holdings Plc                  Via Alma PR 
 Frank Sagnier, CEO 
 Rashid Varachia, CFO 
Liberum (Nominated Adviser and Joint 
 Corporate Broker) 
 Neil Patel 
 Cameron Duncan                                 [phone] 
 William Hall 
 Jefferies International Ltd (Joint Corporate 
 Broker) 
 Ed Matthews 
 William Brown                                   [phone] 
Alma PR Limited                                 [phone] 
 Josh Royston                                    [e-mail] 
 Rebecca Sanders-Hewett 
 Helena Bogle 
 Sam Modlin 
 

ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high-quality racing games including DiRT, GRID and the BAFTA award-winning official F1(R) series of videogames. In December 2019, Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise and Fast & Furious Crossroads.

Codemasters' LEI number is: 213800NOITSDQVNP5W91

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