Redwood City, Calif. – September 5, 2023 – Today Electronic Arts Inc.. (NASDAQ:EA) Presents EA SPORTS™ WRCan official game FIA World Rally Championship, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the EA app, Epic Store and Steam. Developed by code mastersthe behind-the-scenes team behind the acclaimed series DiRT Rally With over 25 years of off-road gaming experience, EA SPORTS WRC is the first truly next generation rally game and the definitive title for driving simulation enthusiasts. Players who pre-order† the game will receive five VIP Rally Passes to access additional post-launch content, skin and clothing packs, and even Three-day early access starting October 31, 2023**.
“EA SPORTS WRC It is the purest form of motorsport, where each stage is a battle against time, terrain and against yourself.”has declared ross gowingCodemasters Senior Creative Director. “This is the rally game we’ve always wanted to make, combining the deep knowledge and experience of our studio with the power of the officially licensed WRC, which represents the pinnacle of rally motorsport. The new game engine has allowed us to push rallying to the limits of what is possible, and additional features, including Builder and Moments, give players even more ways to interact with the sport they love.”
Combining the power of unreal engine with the physics of the series DiRT Rally, EA SPORTS WRC It offers longer and more detailed stages than was previously possible, with 18* official locations of the FIA World Rally Championship and more than 600 km of rugged sections on asphalt, gravel and snow. The game also features 10 current WRC, WRC2 and Junior WRC vehicles and 68 of the most iconic rally cars, spanning 60 years of the sport. In collaboration with the official WRC teams and manufacturers, such as Ford, Toyota and Hyundai, each car has been built to meet all the challenges that will be presented throughout the season. The 4WD Rally1 hybrid cars are among the fastest in the history of the sport, capable of incredible speeds while facing gravity-defying jumps, degraded surfaces and harsh weather conditions.
the advanced dynamic drive system refines the original model of code masters and offers gamers the most realistic off-road experience ever. Thanks to feedback from drivers, including former FIA Junior WRC title contender and 2023 FIA ERC3 European Rally Championship champion, and game designer. John Armstrong, players can choose a professional racer build that reflects the experience racers go through each race week. New players can customize the handling, allowing them to make adjustments that help them master the challenge of the off-road player against the environment. The realism also extends to the audio, which reproduces the most intricate details of each car, and to the new rhythmic notes, including simplified controls for new drivers, which provide the player with the necessary information to tackle each stage.
The introduction of builders makes the dream of those who want to build their own modern rally car come true. Select the most important chassis, bodywork and mechanical parts before customizing the interior and exterior, and finally personalize it with the livery editor. Put the car to the test and make all the necessary modifications before competing for the World Championship in the best races the WRC has to offer.
EA SPORTS WRC unite fans with Cross-platform multiplayer for 32 players, which allows you to compete with friends and the rally community at large. Wearing EA RacenetEA’s dedicated racing app, Clubs serve as community hubs, offer custom cross-platform tournaments, and allow you to race anywhere, anytime of the year. In addition to custom events, Moments, which are updated daily in-game, offer players the chance to relive pivotal scenarios from the 2023 season alongside traditional events drawn from the sport’s archives.
All players who reserve† EA SPORTS WRC receive up to three days of early access starting October 31, 2023** and five VIP passes, each with additional post-launch content and custom packs including skins and outfits.
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†Conditions and restrictions apply. Visit https://ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc/disclaimers for more details.
*Central Europe Rally will be available as a post-launch update.
**Digital version only
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