The developers want you to feel like a real real car driver, obviously without leaving the couch.
‘EA Sports WRC‘aims to become the exponent of simulation of rally most faithful ever developed. Between mud, gravel, snow, and high-speed drifts, the intention of the respected digital artisans at Codemasters is to take advantage of the most powerful technology at their disposal to represent the experience of driving a rally car with the highest degree of fidelity. The project, which will be published on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC, aims to be above all “real”; Therefore, it wants to reflect the authentic world of WRC in ways never experienced in a video game. For this, “live” formulas have also been designed, that is, updating a number of concepts practically in real time and following the evolution of the competitive scenario of the World Rally.
The Rally Party
The developer, under the protection of Electronic Arts, has obtained a powerful official license and, therefore, with the representation of the main brands, teams, drivers and real official accessory elements of the WRC. They have also been replicated with great detail all the locations and cars of the championship. Only then could the project be considered truly immersive. At launch, reproductions of 15 locations are planned: Portugal, Monte Carlo, Sweden, Croatia, Sardinia, Kenya, Greece, Estonia, Finland and Mexico. Other tracks such as Japan, Chile, Oceania and the Iberian Peninsula are being prepared, which will be published through free updates, following the evolution of the official races of the real season.
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— EA SPORTS WRC (@EASPORTSWRC) October 4, 2023
EA Sports WRC Deep Dive
The format also introduces new features, game modes, as well as multiplayer, club and career variants. Among the premiere features, the “Constructor” mode stands out, where players can design and develop their own modern-era rally car. From selecting the chassis and body to customizing the interior and exterior, you are promised complete control over the creation of the vehicle. Each part has its own characteristics, and everything can be changed, from bumpers, wheels to smaller details such as body pillars, lights and air intakes, allowing you to create a unique machine, ready to participate in the race. , events, time trials, clubs and much more.
“Career” mode It empowers players to create their own team and promises deep progression over multiple seasons, as well as managing a team of engineers and making important decisions. Our career may begin from the Junior WRC or go directly to highest level of competition and lead your team to victory against the world’s best drivers, cars and rally teams in this essential WRC experience.
“Regularity Rally”, is an alternative form of competition that is presented in multiple game modes, “Rally School”, the place to start your journey and learn all the fundamental skills necessary to drive a rally car, and “Championship”, the traditional single-player WRC. The experience that replicates the real-world season is also explained, along with multiplayer and clubs.
Historical moments
Followers of this sport will also be able to experience the Highlights from the 50-year history of the World Rally Championship FIA from the “Moments” section. From dominant performances to memorable comebacks, we’ll be able to relive historic and recent events firsthand, as well as earn medals based on our performance. The developer also promises that new scenarios and events linked to and inspired by the real world of rallying will be added regularly.
In addition to all of the above, the set includes more than fifteen locations identical to the real ones, weather conditions, types of pavement that affect driving and a multitude of available vehicles. You judge, but it seems that the new official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship is going full speed towards an (almost) certain victory. It is scheduled to launch on November 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the EA App, Epic Store, and Steam.