The Singleplayer mode is structured as a series of championships, with each championship requiring you to race on previously unlocked tracks until you reach a specified level, at which point you must win a 3-round Supercross event. Where Rising separates itself from previous games in the series, for better and for worse, is how the progression works. With good tracks and core handling that follows the 'don't fix what ain't broken' school of thought, if you enjoyed previous Trials games, it's hard to imagine you won't enjoy Rising as well. The core Trials gameplay remains highly enjoyable and occasionally infuriating as incredibly sensitive and responsive controls demand a deft touch, but are at the same time incredibly simple to understand and fun to learn (or re-learn). The crazy dynamic elements that made Trials Fusion stand out are taken even further here, with pieces of tracks exploding, breaking apart or otherwise moving unexpectedly, forcing you to react by shifting your weight and using the throttle appropriately. There are often multiple routes through tracks, with some being drastically faster than others, resulting in a lot of replay value as you figure out the most efficient route. I can gladly report that the tracks are mostly excellent, ranging from easy to absurdly difficult, loosely set in real-world locations. The first and most important thing you probably want to know is whether the tracks are good. With a strong record of fun and addicting releases in the main series, it's not surprising that Rising is also a lot of fun, and in some ways the most fully-realised entry to date, though there are certainly some areas where the latest framework stumbles, and some surprising technical issues that can get in the way. The question with each successive entry then becomes how good the tracks are, and how good the design structure around the tracks is. The feel of the controls is tight and responsive, with a lot of room for nuance and skill when completing the levels that feel like a cross between a physics puzzle game and a motorcycle racing game.
That is because the core handling and gameplay mechanics haven't changed in over a decade across multiple releases, and I don't think any self-respecting fan of the series would have it any other way. If you have played a previous game in the long-running Trials series, you already know exactly how it will feel to play the latest entry, Trials Rising.