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 (379)

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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

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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

erc493
Recommended | 16 Mar 2025
51.9h played

BAJA: Edge of Control HD is an Arcade/Simcade style Offroad racer its kinda a little hidden gem but with a few problems: Pros: + 9 open world maps (95 tracks) + 8 race classes + 46 cars (2 arent in career mode for no

Helpful: 18
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
Andrew Dale
Recommended | 16 Feb 2025
115h played

Baja is a very real and very realistic game. There are various levels of competition and have had fun at all of them. It is not an elite game, but is still very good. Would recommend far ages 8-15

Helpful: 1
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
teamkilo8
Recommended | 01 Jun 2025
9.2h played

This game is a classic of my childhood, and if your looking at this game you most likely played it growing up too. However if you didn't let me give you a idea of what to expect. This game is all about baja, everything

Helpful: 5
Mr.Philgood
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: 4