Unreal Engine Meets DiRT Physics: A Rally Experience Like No Other
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has taken a significant stride forward. Introducing EA SPORTS™ WRC, the definitive game for the FIA World Rally Championship, compatible with PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through popular platforms like the EA App, Epic Store, and Steam. The game is crafted by the experts at Codemasters, the brains behind the acclaimed DiRT Rally series.
Ross Gowing, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters, passionately referred to this offering as a duel against time, challenging terrains, and oneself. He shared the team’s excitement about leveraging the studio’s extensive expertise with the official WRC license, pushing the boundaries of rally gaming.
A standout feature is the game’s utilization of the Unreal Engine in harmony with the physics from the DiRT Rally series. This combination promises an unparalleled rally experience across 18 official FIA World Rally Championship venues, spanning 600km of diverse terrains, from asphalt to snow. Players are in for a treat with an array of vehicles, designed in collaboration with premier WRC teams such as Ford, Toyota, and Hyundai.
The Dynamic Handling System, curated from feedback by professional drivers and game designer Jon Armstrong, ensures a lifelike off-road experience. For the creative minds, the Builder feature enables players to craft their modern rally cars, culminating in challenging races for the World Championship title.
Community is at the heart of EA SPORTS WRC. It boasts a 32-player cross-platform multiplayer mode and leverages the EA Racenet app to foster custom tournaments. Moreover, the ‘Moments’ feature lets players relive iconic events, updated daily, spanning the 2023 season and the sport’s rich history.
For those eager to dive in early, pre-ordering the game digitally offers a head start from October 31, 2023, complemented by exclusive content and vanity packs through the VIP passes.
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