The DLC significantly expands the game's scope, introducing approximately of new open-world terrain based on actual satellite imagery. It features:
: Reviewers on the Desafío Ruta 40 Steam Page praise the shift in gameplay required across different surfaces—ranging from high-speed flat tracks to technical "rios" (riverbeds) filled with hazardous rocks. Dakar.18.Desafio.Ruta.40.Rally.part05.rar
: A core part of the experience is the intense concentration required to follow the road books. Some players have reported occasional road book inaccuracies (e.g., at Waypoint 63 in Stage 5) that can lead to significant navigational errors if not anticipated. The DLC significantly expands the game's scope, introducing
: The DLC includes a special homage to Honda rider Mathias Bellino , who was injured during the real-world rally. Review Insights Dakar.18.Desafio.Ruta.40.Rally.part05.rar