'Ridge Racer' Vita users to receive free DLC

Ridge Racer developer Namco Bandai is offering free DLC for users who pick up the PlayStation Vita version at launch.

For a limited time after its release, retail copies of the game will ship with a Ridge Racer Gold Pass (while stocks last).

The Gold Pass grants users access to five new cars, three extra courses, two new music tracks and one extended music mix.

Players who download the title from the PlayStation Store by March 31 will also receive the content. Failure to download the Ridge Racer Gold Pass by then sees the price rise to £6.99.

A Ridge Racer Silver Pass is also due to be released in April, giving users access to all remaining DLC.

Namco Bandai outlined its Ridge Racer DLC plans last year.The PlayStation Vita title will launch with three tracks and five cars on launch.

Ridge Racer will be sold at a lower price point, with more content to be delivered post-release as premium DLC.

PlayStation Vita will be available from February 22 in North America and Europe.

Watch gameplay footage from Ridge Racer Vita below: