
All opponents have an icon above them when a player hits an opponent, the opponent's icon will turn red and the opponent will be more aggressive towards the player. Similar to NASCAR Thunder 2004 is the introduction of rivals. The game also offers tutorials on how to drive Trophy Trucks and Dune Buggies. Similar to the risk of being thrown off an ATV or motorcycle during the game, Trophy Trucks and Dune Buggies are vulnerable to rollovers, after which the player's vehicle will be automatically reset back on its wheels, as it is when thrown off of an ATV or motorcycle. In terms of in-game controls, more tricks are possible while the player is on an MX motorcycle, but none can be performed while the player is controlling a Trophy Truck or Dune Buggy.

In addition to improved graphics, it also has an additional 60 tracks and improved online gaming. ATV Offroad Fury 4 sees the introduction of new vehicles such as MX motocycles, Trophy Trucks and Dune Buggies, alongside existing ATV quad racers this allows the game to include up to 50 Championship Modes.
