In arrivo a marzo del 2004 con il quarto capitolo, il noto simul-arcade di Codemasters promette scintille: finalmente sarà possibile gareggiare in multiplayer via LAN e Internet. Sul sito della Codemasters è possibile scaricare un video molto spettacolare, che illustra alcune delle caratteristiche di gioco. Considerando l'hype generato alla vigilia di CMR 3.0, al quale non ha corrisposto una realizzazione tecnica all'altezza, c'è da sperare che stavolta le cose cambino davvero. Di seguito trovate le caratteristiche del gioco:
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Choose from over 20 rally cars and compete in 8 game modes including 4-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive, Group B and Expert ChampionshipsOnline and LAN multiplayer options enabling up to 8 players to compete simultaneously through Championship or Stage races in co-operative or competitive team challenges (with other players seen as ghost cars)
New, faster game engine for incredibly detailed terrain visuals, plus enhanced replay cameras and new in-game "bumper cam"
8 international rally locations (UK, Sweden, USA, Finland, Australia, Spain, Greece, Japan), 6 rally stages in each, 8 shakedown events, and 4 Superspecial stages. Includes classic tracks from Colin McRae Rally, remodelled for 04
Part testing challenges - earn new car technology by completing part tests between rallies
Create your own Custom Rally with favourites stages or themed stages; Full set-up and repair options and detailed pre-race stage briefings
Normal, advanced and expert damage settings. Plus 'damage cam': see the impact on your car post-race.