Baja: Edge of Control HD

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Baja: Edge of Control HD is the definitive, remastered edition of the acclaimed 2008 off-road racing title, originally released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Reborn for modern systems, this intense desert racer pushes players through over 1,000 miles of unforgiving wilderness—featuring jagged mountain passes, bottomless mud pits, and vast, treacherous canyons carved by time.

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Developer:
BlitWorks
Publisher:
THQ Nordic
Release date:
14 September 2017
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (388)

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Description

Baja: Edge of Control HD is the definitive, remastered edition of the acclaimed 2008 off-road racing title, originally released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Reborn for modern systems, this intense desert racer pushes players through over 1,000 miles of unforgiving wilderness—featuring jagged mountain passes, bottomless mud pits, and vast, treacherous canyons carved by time.

Experience the game like never before with enhanced HD visuals: sharper textures, refined lighting, and buttery-smooth performance supported up to 4K resolution for maximum immersion.

Choose from more than 160 officially sponsored vehicles spread across eight dynamic classes, including high-speed Trophy Trucks, rugged 4x4s, and agile buggies. Every machine is fully customizable with over 200 authentic performance parts, allowing precise tuning to match any terrain or race type.

Take on the wild in diverse, adrenaline-fueled events—from near-vertical Hill Climb trials to intense Open Class showdowns, looping Circuit Races, and the legendary Baja endurance challenge. With over 100 tracks and nine expansive open-world environments, each race can last up to four grueling hours, testing both driver skill and machine resilience.

Powered by revolutionary physics, every bump, jump, and bottom-out is uniquely simulated for unprecedented realism. A dynamic damage system tracks real-time wear and tear—witness fenders tear off, suspension fail, tires burst, and engines overheat, all repairable via on-site truck and helicopter support crews.

  • 4-player split-screen and 16-player online multiplayer
  • Extensive vehicle roster with 160+ off-road machines
  • Real-time damage monitoring and repair via support teams
  • Advanced physics engine responds to every terrain detail
  • 200 authentic upgrade parts for full performance customization
  • Over 100 tracks across nine open worlds, spanning 1,000 miles of seamless desert expanse
  • Variety of race types including Hill Climb, Baja Endurance, and Circuit Tracks
  • True free-roam exploration: discover hidden jumps, secret routes, and off-the-map mayhem

HD Features:

  • Enhanced immersion through improved textures, higher frame rates, and richer environmental detail
  • More realistic visuals with advanced shadow rendering, dynamic lighting, and immersive dust effects
  • Smoother experience with refined controls, updated UI, and a more approachable career progression

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Quad (2.84 GHz) or AMD equivalent
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX 11 compatible like GeForce GT 730 1GB VRAM
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
5 GB available space

recommended*

OS *:
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Quad (2.84 GHz) or AMD equivalent
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX11 compatible like GeForce GTX 750 2GB VRAM
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
5 GB available space

User reviews

JG
Recommended | 21 Feb 2026
139h played

One of the few desert racing games that is nothing but offroad in the American desert. And, while it is not new it has remarkably good graphics, sounds, decent racing physics, and very re-playable. Ths is my opinion,

Helpful: 4
Daviz
Recommended | 06 Aug 2025
16.3h played

This game brings back a lot of memories, I used to play it on my grandpa's PS3 and it brings a lot of nostalgia. From a very objective point of view this game is not as good as i remember: the racing is fun and the

Helpful: 3
ChooChooPhil
Recommended | 04 Feb 2026
2.6h played

This is such a fun game, I love the physics and how it feels to control the car. it also runs smoothly on a steam deck, fantastic! I just don't understand why this game doesn't have more reviews.

Helpful: 5
F7
Recommended | 06 Apr 2026
19.9h played

A simple yet fun racing game. The physics and handling is perfect middle ground between arcade and simulation. Somehow reminds me of MotorStorm without boost mechanics.

Helpful: 5
Master Honker
Recommended | 29 May 2026
3.2h played

Play this game. This is one of the greatest offroad racing games ever made. I really hate to say this but it was better on ps3 than it is on pc but regardless; ♥♥♥♥ your lunch, buy this instead.

Helpful: 3
xandekoball
Not recommended | 21 Jun 2026
8.3h played

Probably one of the worst arcade racing games ever! Avoid it, even if it costs just a couple of bucks — or is completely free. Basically, the game's AI has only one strategy: pushing your car off the track, even if it

Helpful: 1