EA Sports: WRC Xbox Playstation PC Gaming

[David76]

Early gameplay videos and impressions are up from various YouTubers, the general consensus is that they've nailed it.

 

[Gemma]

I'll probably buy this. I was a big fan of the Dirt Rally games and I've bought all the WRC games since WRC 7 - I've not played WRC Generations yet but it is in my library. Rally games are my favourite in the racing/driving genre.

 

[Tom]

Official Launch Trailer.

 

[David76]

I've been playing this for about an hour. It's very very good.

 

[Gemma]

I played a bit of the demo. Didn't like the menu system so uninstalled it.

I've still got WRC 10 and WRC Generations which I've never played so I'll stick with them.

 

[Tom]

Played it for a few hours yesterday. Enjoying it apart from the frame rate issues which hopefully will be addressed asap.

 

[David76]

Played it for a few hours yesterday. Enjoying it apart from the frame rate issues which hopefully will be addressed asap.

I noticed some fairly obvious screen tearing, seemed to happen on some stages but not others. I was playing at 1080p too. The framerate seemed ok to me but the TV can only do 60 anyway.

The gameplay just seems more like Dirt Rally, I would say the graphics don't really look any better than Dirt Rally 2 really. But it is still a very good game.

 

[Tom]

I was doing okay at this without winning anything. I kept messing up on a stage. Then I did the rally school. Picked up some great tips to refine the driving and how to use the different ways to shift weight around the car. Once you have that and know when to lift off the accelerator rather than brake to get different levels of grip. And how to feather the throttle around corners it all comes together.

Just wrapping my first season up. 1 championship win under the belt.

But what a great game. Easily my favourite driving game at the moment.

 

[Tom]

The Hard Chargers Content Pack is available today, bringing a mix of classic and contemporary rallying action, challenging new stages, iconic cars, and historical moments to relive.

The pack adds two brand-new stages, each offering a distinct and demanding driving experience:

• Sweden: Umeå: This fast, technical Swedish stage is all about navigating long straights, sharp turns, and strategic bumps, all while contending with slippery winter conditions. Expect tree-lined paths, deforested sections, a tunnel under a main road, and a rally cross finish. With track widths of 4-5 meters, precision is key.
• Greece: Harvati: Prepare for a grueling mountain challenge in Harvati, Greece. This stage features a winding start, a river crossing (expect water splashes!), and a mix of rocky, muddy, and gravel surfaces. The track width varies, with steep sections alongside farm buildings, dips, tight winding parts, and roadside trees. The final third opens up slightly before becoming winding and technical again.

Iconic Cars and Liveries

This pack isn't just about new locations; it's also about expanding your garage with some legendary rally machines and stylish liveries:

• Six New Vehicles: From the classic Ford Focus WRC '99 to Hyundai's 2021 championship challenger, the Hard Chargers pack adds six new vehicles ready to be pushed to their limits.
• 18 Fresh Liveries: Customise your rides with 18 new liveries for both new and existing cars. Highlights include the renowned Peugeot 206 Rally livery and two new liveries for the Ford Focus RS Rally.

Relive WRC History

The Hard Chargers Content Pack also lets you step into the shoes of rally legends with 16 new Moments:

• Replicate historical achievements, such as the Ford Fiesta Rally3's 2022 Junior WRC victory in Rally Sweden.
• Relive Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC's 2021 triumphant battle in Spain. Fight for victory on high-speed roads of Rally Finland with the Ford Escort RS 1600 MK1.

"The Hard Chargers Content Pack showcases the evolution of rallying from the 1970s to today, allowing players to immerse themselves in iconic moments and challenge themselves like never before," said Matthew Battison, Producer at Codemasters.