EA SPORTS™ WRC news & patch notes

To further celebrate the rally risk-takers, we're paying tribute to some of the most legendary events in WRC history. Here are some of the great drives you’ll be challenged to replicate with the new Hard Chargers content:

• Kenya (1999) - Colin McRae’s high-risk move from SUBARU to Ford pays off with a maiden win in the Ford Focus WRC ‘99.
• Iberia (2021) - Thierry Neuville scores a vital win on the winding Iberian roads to keep Hyundai’s title dreams alive.
• Sweden (2022) - Jon Armstrong makes a triumphant return to Rally Sweden, setting the season-opening pace in Junior WRC.

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• WRC 1997-2011 - Ford Focus WRC ‘99
• WRC 2017-2021 - Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC ‘21
• Rally3 - Renault Clio Rally 3
• Rally4 - Opel Corsa Rally4
• Rally4 - Renault Clio Rally4
• H2 RWD - Ford Escort RS 1600 MK1

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Experience the essence of rally with the Hard Chargers Content Pack. This is pure rallying, pushing to the limit in search of the best times. This Pack brings 12 new stages, 6 legendary new vehicles from the 1970s to the present day, 18 fresh liveries, and 16 exclusive Hard Chargers Moments. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/

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The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 is available to download from January 28, 2025. This update introduces the Le Maestros Content Pack, alongside a number of minor quality of life improvements and bug fixes.

Le Maestros Content Pack

Le Maestros is a tribute to the iconic era of French success, from the late 1990s to the late 2010s. French competitors won the World Drivers’ Championship a stunning 15 times in a row, as two of the greatest rally drivers of all time rose to ascendancy. This was also a highly successful time for French car manufacturers, with 11 World Manufacturers’ Championships and 11 drivers’ titles being taken behind the wheel of famed marques such as Citroën and Peugeot. Le Maestros introduces new rally stages, Moments, liveries, historic vehicles and an all-new car class.

New Livery Select Interface

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/0b4faa016bfe0dbb70b69c96e620c272cca495b4.jpg We have refreshed the look and functionality of the livery selection screen when players choose a car to drive. This new layout showcases designs with greater detail, while also making it easier to select liveries on cars with a large quantity of available designs.

Updated Homespace

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/81f8126b4f11cdcca05fbe62a9f0e4fbce15bbc8.jpg We have refreshed the garage homespace of the game’s frontend menus with a fresh coat of paint, with the walls showcasing some of the new Le Maestros cars added to the game. The game’s “splash screen” (which appears when you boot up the game) has also been updated with new artwork.

New Player Nationalities

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/ed4674363c43c447bbc42528abdc331ef7bd7557.jpg We have added over 80 countries to the Driver Details menu, allowing more players from around the world to represent their nation in-game and on leaderboards. The total number of selectable nationalities in the game is now above 170, covering the vast majority of EA SPORTS™ WRC players.

New Rally Pass Levels & Rewards

We have extended the game’s Rally Pass, raising the level cap from 50 to 60. In addition to this we have added 20 new livery editor decals as rewards, and rebalanced the XP earning rates and level requirements to account for the new level cap.

Le Maestros Content Pack Details

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• Monte Carlo: Briançonnet-Entrevaux (14.3km)
• Monte Carlo: Entrevaux-Briançonnet (13.7km)
• Monte Carlo: Les Vénières (6.9km)
• Monte Carlo: Parbiou (6.2km)
• Monte Carlo: Le Champ (7.4km)
• Monte Carlo: Pertus (7.4km)
• Portugal: Fafe (11.3km)
• Portugal: Vila Pouca (11km)
• Portugal: Barbosa (5.7km)
• Portugal: Passos (5.5km)
• Portugal: Moreira do Rei (5.5km)
• Portugal: Ruivães (5.5km)

1 new car class:

• WRC 2012-2016

6 new cars:

• WRC 2017-2021: Citroën C3 WRC
• WRC 2012-2016: Citroën DS3 WRC ’12
• WRC 2012-2016: Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2013
• F2 Kit Car: Citroën Xsara Kit Car
• S1600: Peugeot 206 S1600
• Rally4: Citroën C2 R2 Max

17 official liveries for new and existing cars:

• Citroën C2 R2 Max: “Launch Livery” (2008)
• Citroën C2 S1600: Sébastien Ogier (2008)
• Citroën C3 WRC: “Citroën” (2018)
• Citroën C3 WRC: “Citroën” (2018)
• Citroën C3 WRC: Sébastien Ogier (2019)
• Citroën C4 WRC: “Citroën” (2010)
• Citroën C4 WRC: Sébastien Ogier (2010)
• Citroën DS3 WRC ’12: “Citroën” (2012)
• Citroën DS3 WRC ’12: Sébastien Ogier (2011)
• Citroën Xsara Kit Car: “Citroën” (1999)
• Citroën Xsara WRC: “Citroën” (2005)
• Citroën Xsara WRC: “Kronos Racing” (2006)
• Ford Fiesta WRC: Sébastien Ogier (2018)
• Peugeot 206 Rally: Gilles Panizzi (2003)
• Peugeot 206 S1600: “Total Livery” (2002)
• ŠKODA Fabia WRC: “Factory Livery” (2003)
• Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2013: Sébastien Ogier (2013)

16 exclusive challenges in Moments mode:

• Featuring iconic moments from WRC history, using content from the Le Maestros Content Pack.

Release Date:

• January 28, 2025

Le Maestros Content Pack is also available as part of the following bundles:

• EA SPORTS™ WRC + 24 Season Expansion Bundle

Cars

Please note that new cars from Le Maestros Content Pack are only available in Time Trial, Moments, Quick Play & Clubs at launch.

• Added a new car class: WRC 2012-2016.
• Added a new car to WRC 2017-2021 class: Citroën C3 WRC.
• Added a new car to WRC 2012-2016 class: Citroën DS3 WRC ’12.
• Added a new car to WRC 2012-2016 class: Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2013.
• Added a new car to F2 Kit Car class: Citroën Xsara Kit Car.
• Added a new car to S1600 class: Peugeot 206 S1600.
• Added a new car to Rally4 class: Citroën C2 R2 Max.
• Added an existing car to WRC 2012-2016 class: MINI John Cooper Works WRC.
• Citroën C2 R2 Max: Added 1 livery from 2008.
• Citroën C2 S1600: Added 1 livery from the 2008 season.
• Citroën C3 WRC: Added 2 liveries from the 2018 season.
• Citroën C3 WRC: Added 1 livery from the 2019 season.
• Citroën C4 WRC: Added 2 liveries from the 2010 season.
• Citroën DS3 WRC ’12: Added 1 livery from the 2012 season.
• Citroën DS3 WRC ’12: Added 1 livery from the 2011 season.
• Citroën Xsara Kit Car: Added 1 livery from the 1999 season.
• Citroën Xsara WRC: Added 1 livery from the 2005 season.
• Citroën Xsara WRC: Added 1 livery from the 2006 season.
• Ford Fiesta WRC: Added 1 livery from the 2018 season.
• MINI John Cooper Works WRC: Added 1 livery from the 2012 season.
• Peugeot 206 Rally: Added 1 livery from the 2003 season.
• Peugeot 206 S1600: Added 1 livery from the 2002 season.
• ŠKODA Fabia WRC: Added 1 livery from the 2003 season.
• Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2013: Added 1 livery from the 2013 season.
• Porsche 911 SC RS - Fixed an issue in which driver names were incorrectly positioned on side windows.
• Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 - Fixed an issue in which the windscreen wiper failed to remove affected rain drops.

Championship Mode

Fixed an issue in which 2023 season Hyundai crews were present in 2024 season Championships.

Clubs

Fixed an issue in which Service Area Time Penalties were not being applied to Overall Results.

Graphics & Performance

Fixed an issue in which engine and radiator smoke could still be seen in the Service Area after repairing the car.

Locations

Please note that all corner-cutting exploit fixes also affect the other stages on those locations that share the same road sections. Please note that new stages from Le Maestros Content Pack are only available in Time Trial, Moments, Quick Play & Clubs at launch.

• Added a new stage to Monte Carlo: Briançonnet-Entrevaux (14.3km).
• Added a new stage to Monte Carlo: Entrevaux-Briançonnet (13.7km).
• Added a new stage to Monte Carlo: Les Vénières (6.9km).
• Added a new stage to Monte Carlo: Parbiou (6.2km).
• Added a new stage to Monte Carlo: Le Champ (7.4km).
• Added a new stage to Monte Carlo: Pertus (7.4km).
• Added a new stage to Portugal: Fafe (11.3km).
• Added a new stage to Portugal: Vila Pouca (11km).
• Added a new stage to Portugal: Barbosa (5.7km).
• Added a new stage to Portugal: Passos (5.5km).
• Added a new stage to Portugal: Moreira do Rei (5.5km).
• Added a new stage to Portugal: Ruivães (5.5km).
• Central Europe - Brusné (Sector 1) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Chile - All Stages - Reverted incorrect stage names back to what they were before Version 2.1.6.
• Chile - Yumbel (Sector 3) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Greece - Parnassos (Sector 1) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Greece - Parnassos (Sector 2) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Iberia - All Stages - Reverted incorrect stage names back to what they were before Version 2.1.6.
• Kenya - Kanyawa (Sector 1) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Kanyawa (Sector 2) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Malewa (Sector 1) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Malewa (Sector 2) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Malewa (Sector 3) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Malewa (Sector 4) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 1) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 2) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 3) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 4) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 5) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 6) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 7) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 10) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 11) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 12) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 13) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 14) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Kenya - Mbaruk (Sector 15) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Mediterraneo - Maririe - Fixed an issue in which the wheels could occasionally clip through the road surface.
• Monte Carlo - La Bollène-Vésubie - Peïra Cava (Sector 2) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Monte Carlo - La Bollène-Vésubie - Peïra Cava (Sector 3) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Monte Carlo - La Bollène-Vésubie - Peïra Cava (Sector 4) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Monte Carlo - La Bollène-Vésubie - Peïra Cava (Sector 5) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Monte Carlo - La Bollène-Vésubie - Peïra Cava (Sector 6) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Monte Carlo - La Bollène-Vésubie - Peïra Cava (Sector 7) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Monte Carlo - La Bollène-Vésubie - Peïra Cava (Sector 8) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Oceania - All Stages - Reverted incorrect stage names back to what they were before Version 2.1.6
• Pacifico - Abai (Sector 1) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Portugal - Caminha (Sector 11) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Sardinia - Bassacutena (Sector 1) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - All Stages - Addressed an issue in which the road surface was hard to see (too bright) during certain times of day.
• Sweden - Älgsjön (Sector 1) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 1) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 2) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 3) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 4) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 8) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 9) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 11) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 14) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Sweden - Hof-Finnskog (Sector 16) - Resolved a number of corner-cutting exploits.
• Sweden - Lövstaholm (Sector 1) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Sweden - Lövstaholm (Sector 3) - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.

Moments

• Added 16 new Moments, featuring cars and locations from the Le Maestros Content Pack.
• Fixed an issue in which players would get connection failure errors after restarting and subsequently completing a Moment.
• Fixed an issue in which some Moments were not using the intended time of day.
• Fixed an issue in which 2024 season drivers were using 2023 race suits in specific Moments.

Quick Play

• Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which session browser filters were not functioning correctly.
• Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which fictional AI drivers were present instead of official drivers in some classes.
• Fixed an issue with Quick Play Solo in which Hyundai drivers were duplicated on running order and results screens.

Rally Pass

• Added 10 levels to Rally Pass, the new upper limit is Level 60.
• Added 20 livery editor decals to Rally Pass rewards, from Levels 51 to 60.
• Rebalanced XP earnings for Rally Pass levels, to make progression towards higher levels smoother.

User Interface & HUD

• Redesigned the livery select screen to better showcase designs when selecting a car.
• Updated the "Press Start" screen with new artwork.
• Updated the frontend homespace with different colours and images inspired by the Le Maestros Content Pack.
• Updated the Service Area with different colours inspired by the Le Maestros Content Pack.

Miscellaneous

• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Afghanistan.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Albania.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Algeria.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Andorra.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Angola.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Armenia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Bangladesh.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Belize.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Benin.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Botswana.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Brunei.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Burkina Faso.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Burundi.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Cambodia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Cape Verde.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Central African Republic.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Chad.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Comoros.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Cuba.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Dominican Republic.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: DR Congo.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Egypt.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: El Salvador.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Equatorial Guinea.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Eritrea.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Ethiopia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Fiji.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Gabon.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Gambia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Georgia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Guatemala.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Guinea.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Guinea-Bissau.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Haiti.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Honduras.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Iran.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Iraq.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Kosovo.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Kyrgyzstan.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Laos.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Lebanon.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Lesotho.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Liberia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Libya.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Liechtenstein.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Madagascar.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Malawi.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Mali.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Malta.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Mauritania.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Moldova.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Mongolia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Montenegro.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Morocco.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Mozambique.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Myanmar.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Namibia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Nepal.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Nicaragua.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Niger.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Panama.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Philippines.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Republic of the Congo.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Rwanda.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: San Marino.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Senegal.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Sierra Leone.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Singapore.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Somalia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: South Sudan.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Sri Lanka.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Sudan.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Suriname.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Syria.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Tajikistan.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Tanzania.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Togo.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Tonga.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Trinidad and Tobago.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Tunisia.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Turkmenistan.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Uganda.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Uzbekistan.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Vietnam.
• Added a new selectable nationality to Driver Details: Zimbabwe.
• Made several minor bugfixes and improvements across the game.

Known Issues

• Quick Play Multiplayer lobbies are limited to 20 players instead of the usual 32.
• We expect to resolve this in a Version 2.2.1 update, which is set to release in the near future.

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Drive them all on January 28!

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Citroën C2 R2 Max

Citroën C3 WRC

Citroën DS3 WRC ’12

Citroën Xsara Kit Car

Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2013

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Dive into a golden era of rally with the Le Maestros Content Pack*, a tribute to the iconic French dominance from the late 1990s to the 2010s! This pack celebrates the legacy of French rally success, offering an immersive experience with 12 historic stages from the renowned Monte Carlo and Portugal rallies. Featuring six legendary vehicles to drive: • Citroën Xsara Kit Car • Peugeot 206 S1600 • Citroën C2 R2 Max • Citroën C3 WRC • Citroën DS3 WRC 2012 • Volkswagen Polo R WRC 2013. Enhancing the WRC experience further, Le Maestros includes 18 iconic liveries and 16 exclusive moments that showcase the newly added vehicles, locations, and liveries, creating a dynamic and authentic rally adventure. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/

Get a closer look at gameplay of the new locations coming with the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion*: Tet Rally Latvia and the Orlen 80th Rally Poland. Embark on a thrilling new adventure with the Tet Rally Latvia, bringing fresh challenges and breathtaking landscapes. Prepare to navigate the dynamic terrains and immerse yourself in Latvian rally culture. After a five-year hiatus, the iconic Orlen 80th Rally Poland makes a triumphant return to the 2024 calendar. This historic rally is renowned for its rich heritage and fast-paced gravel stages that both seasoned and new rally fans will eagerly antic Get ready to elevate your rally experience with the WRC 2024 Season Expansion*! Discover thrilling new locations, Tet Rally Latvia and the Orlen 80th Rally Poland. Drive the latest high-performance vehicles like the Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID '24. Customize your rally cars with more than 50 new liveries (including all the DLC liveries) and compete against 52 official crews. Don’t miss the action. Brace yourself to embark on your continued rally journey. Take to the stage and get the latest info at: https://ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/ *Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc/disclaimers for details.

Earlier this year at Goodwood Festival of Speed, we gave the stars of WRC an exclusive first hands-on with the EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 Season Expansion, featuring the current season’s cars and two new locations: ORLEN 80th Rally Poland and Tet Rally Latvia. Check out some early gameplay with our video here, and read on to see what they had to say about their experience. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/df13f04d1afe29471689c07b1a20f04bdca038c3.png Hyundai’s Dani Sordo is one of the most experienced competitors in WRC history, with almost 200 rally starts to his name. He remarked on the authenticity of the game’s stages while speeding through Poland in the i20 N Rally1 HYBRID ‘24. “It’s nice to practice the location here as you can remember the stage from real life,” he said. “It’s a new experience for me, I’m not so quick in the game yet! You need to be really focused to succeed. It’s really close to reality, though I’m faster in reality!” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/1037877daf1d7aee896a171313e72f2c7f6e1a9a.jpg M-Sport’s Adrien Fourmaux has been the breakout star of 2024, taking the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘24 to several podiums with his fearless driving. One feature of the Latvian stages stood out to him in particular. “It looks a lot like the Latvian rally in real life” he remarked. “Like this chicane I’m coming up to, there’s a lot of them on the real stages.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/68dd5b0844b4b389975da1e5af0c0b1d70711f9b.jpg Toyota’s Elfyn Evans, fresh off a second place finish at ORLEN 80th Rally Poland in real-life, felt right at home in the virtual version, with co-driver Scott Martin calling out the notes alongside. “After some time with the game I have to say the nature of the stages is quite realistic, I immediately recognise a couple of places from the Rally in Poland last week. That’s great and the way the car reacts is similar to the real thing. It’s impressive.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/5996398aeb6469109f56c1f7c71427ba8fd20ea2.jpg Elfyn’s team boss, Jari-Matti Latvala, also had a run on our Fanatec rig and highlighted the value of sim racing to younger drivers. “The graphics really look amazing, a real authentic feeling with the roads,” he said. “I think for the newer generation, like the Japanese Challenge Programme we run at Toyota, it’s good to get this experience.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/250bb3b7d26f580e6505ef0743826ccf777e429a.jpg M-Sport rookie Grégoire Munster picked up on the finer details of the new EA SPORTS™ WRC stages. “Straight away with the environment you know you’re in Poland. You can see it on the surface of the gravel, it’s a bit more sandy and whiter than you find in other rallies.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/0c2fe40237fe9659a15fd15ce4a0b69919ca5bb3.jpg Finally, Hayden Paddon, driver for Hyundai Customer Racing and 2023 ERC Champion, was enamoured with his time in the sim. “It’s cool to experience it first-hand, and with those brand new Latvian stages, it feels like you’re there,"" he remarked. “The handling of the car is supreme. Definitely the best rally game I’ve played and I look forward to when the expansion’s officially released.” The EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 Season Expansion is available from October 8. Learn more about it here and follow us online to get the latest news. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/

EA SPORTS™ WRC offers over 600 km of unique rally stages spanning 18 locations, featuring an extensive lineup of cars from various eras of rally racing. Already one of the most extensive rally games, it’s set to become even better with the addition of the 2024 Season Expansion*, enhancing the definitive rally experience from Codemasters.

Rally Modes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/0c2ffc732fc9e9002cd4e9ef515a8e2073cdf796.jpg Our 2024 Season Expansion* brings the official cars, drivers, liveries, and locations from the latest FIA World Rally Championship season. Before diving into the new features, let's explore how to access the 2024 content. In Championship Mode, you can race as and against up to 52 real drivers and crews from the 2024 World Rally Championship season. Compete across WRC, WRC2 and Junior WRC classes for glory. When playing in the 2024 season events, the WRC class will use the new points system introduced in the real-world this year. Bring the car home in a solid points-paying position on the opening leg of the rally, before risking it all on Super Sunday and the Power Stage to score vital bonus points. In Career, you’ll build up your own rally team, with access to the 2024 cars as well as historic vehicles from the base game. When you start a new Career save after October 8, you’ll be put into the 2024 calendar right away. If you’re an existing EA SPORTS™ WRC player who is progressing through Career right now, your current 2023 calendar season will continue as-is, before your next season changes over to the 2024 calendar, events and opponents. In Time Trial, Clubs, and Quick Play, you’ll be able to race 2024 cars against the base game’s 2023 cars in their respective classes. This expands the number of competitive options available, while also keeping leaderboards unified across our most popular multiplayer modes. In Clubs, players who do not have access to stages from the 2024 Season Expansion will skip those events when they appear on championship calendars, but can compete as normal across all base game locations. In Quick Play Multiplayer, if the host of a lobby owns the 2024 Season Expansion and selects a DLC location for an event, all players will gain temporary access to that location for the current event. Finally, our daily challenge system, Moments, inspired by WRC history, will allow players to relive key events from the current season.

Five New Cars

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/b0eff433dcf419e12b32b41813199d6c085f6069.jpg The 2024 Season Expansion* introduces five new cars across the three main WRC categories: WRC, WRC2, and Junior WRC. The latest models from Toyota, Hyundai, and Ford come fully upgraded, featuring their official 2024 liveries and bodyworks for a fresh and polished look. To mirror the WRC competition the handling of the new Rally1 vehicles has been constructed to accurately replicate their real-world counterparts, providing the closest on-stage battles yet. Reigning manufacturer champion Toyota brings an all-star lineup with full-time drivers Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta, joined by Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä, all driving the GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID. Hyundai's upgraded i20 N Rally1 HYBRID has been a fierce rival to the 2023 champions. Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak have been leading the charge, supported by multiple part-time drivers throughout the season. Meanwhile, M-Sport Ford's young talents, Adrien Fourmaux and Grégoire Munster, have had an impressive campaign, with the upgraded Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID securing multiple podium finishes. New engine audio has been recorded for the Puma Rally1 HYBRID, with the Hyundai and Toyota vehicles receiving an update to their existing recordings. This ensures players enjoy the most immersive and authentic onboard experience yet, truly feeling what it's like to drive these incredible machines. We're also adding the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 to the roster, allowing you to recreate the real-life battle between Škoda and Citroën in-game. Ensuring an authentic experience, we have recorded the Yaris’ unique 3-cylinder engine and refined the vehicle handling to replicate its nimble chassis and punchy torque, giving the WRC2 class a whole new flavour. For Junior WRC, the brand-new Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo for 2024 is ready for players to experience firsthand. Junior WRC is the training ground of rallying’s future stars, and a great starting point for new players. All 2023 cars from the base game will remain in EA SPORTS™ WRC for everyone to enjoy, and are not removed in favour of the 2024 machinery.

Two new locations

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/2f13560426fc8f4c639d7c966aeb874498f438a1.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/23dd3e029b6467c7605d0a63110e34eb6a5efe3b.jpg To further enhance one of the most definitive rally experiences we have made, we're adding two brand-new locations: WRC Orlen 80th Rally Poland and WRC Tet Rally Latvia. Rally Poland returns to the WRC after more than seven years, offering 12 stages, comprised of long 'hero stages' based on real roads, and their shorter, reversed variants. Świętajno, allows players to drive the full 18 km and experience what real WRC drivers do. The second hero stage, Gmina Mrągowo, provides one of the calendar's fastest yet most technical challenges. Tet Rally Latvia made its WRC debut in 2024, bringing a new challenge to real-world drivers and players alike. Over 20km of real roads await you, across two authentically replicated “hero stages”, with their shortened and reversed variants resulting in 12 total stages for the location. Vecpils is a 16km stage with narrow forest sections, and Podnieki is a 10km challenge set against the backdrop of the Latvian countryside. Both locations can be raced across all game modes in any weather and time of day, from sunny skies to treacherous winter snow, offering a true test of skill in varying conditions. All 2023 calendar locations from the base game will remain in EA SPORTS™ WRC for everyone to enjoy, along with multiple bonus locations based on iconic rally environments from around the world.

New Liveries & Crews

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/3d0d4ec56825c0e4e305a7702a592ec660090117.jpg EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 will feature over 50 liveries and crews from the current FIA World Rally Championship season. All of these liveries are available to use across all supported game modes, and the real-world driver and co-driver pairings will act as AI opponents. You can also drive as them yourself in Championship Mode, replicating the 2024 season and its events. We’ve gone into more detail on the liveries and crews coming to each car in the WRC, WRC2 and Junior WRC classes, check out our companion article here.

Two New Content Packs

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/62fe5c9191b1f0ae022d20e46ce9e4993af01100.jpg Players who pick up the Expansion will also get two additional themed content packs, free of charge. These will feature even more new content including historic cars, liveries, classic stages and unique Moments to experience. Here’s a taste of what’s to come, get a sneak peek of them in action at the end of our Deep Dive video: ‘Le Maestros’ allows players to experience classic stages on Rallye Monte Carlo and the iconic Fafe stage in Rally de Portugal and is set to release this winter, with more information on its content to be revealed soon. ‘Hard Chargers’ takes players to the Umea region of Rally Sweden and to the hillsides of EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, with brand new routes to experience in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for more information!

More EA SPORTS™ WRC Reveals Coming Soon

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* Requires EA SPORTS™ WRC (sold separately) and all game updates. Le Maestros Content Pack available in Winter 2024. Hard Chargers Content Pack available in Spring 2025.

Stay up to date with the latest WRC season thanks to the EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 Season Expansion, releasing on October 8. In addition to the five new cars you’ll get to drive, 52 liveries and crews from the current year of competition will also become available to use and experience in-game. All of these driver and co-driver pairings will show up as AI opponents across game modes like Career and Moments, and you can choose to drive as them in Championship Mode when selecting the 2024 season. Finally, you can customise the look of your vehicle in all game modes, by selecting their real-world liveries on the cars featured below. Read on to see which liveries will be available on each car, and an early look at some of them in action.

WRC - Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID ‘24

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/0c2ffc732fc9e9002cd4e9ef515a8e2073cdf796.jpg Reigning champions Toyota has been challenged at the top by Hyundai in 2024, but that hasn’t stopped them from racking up the wins. With multiple championships behind them, Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä have been a threat in every rally they’ve entered, with full-time regulars Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta bringing home consistent points in the quest for another Manufacturers’ Championship. Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID ‘24 - Liveries & Crews:

• Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin
• Kalle Rovanperä / Jonne Halttunen
• Lorenzo Bertelli / Simone Scattolin
• Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais
• Takamoto Katsuta / Aaron Johnston

WRC - Hyundai i20 N HYBRID ‘24

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/f58709cb709302b274eeea7e6cea047d2ea96003.jpg Hyundai has turned up the heat in 2024, making full use of the sport’s new “Super Sunday” points system to charge into the lead of both the Drivers' and Manufacturers’ Championships. Thierry Neuville is heading up the standings and getting closer to his first world title, and the returning Ott Tänak is always a thrill to watch when going flat-out. Hyundai i20 N HYBRID ‘24 - Liveries & Crews:

• Andreas Mikkelsen / Torstein Eriksen
• Dani Sordo / Cándido Carrera
• Esapekka Lappi / Janne Ferm
• Ott Tänak / Martin Järveoja
• Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe

WRC - Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘24

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/35726f7d2529b2c784c63b454aae5dc8fcd03109.jpg M-Sport has a storied history in WRC, winning titles and building up the next generation of rally stars. This year’s young lineup of Adrien Fourmaux and Grégoire Munster have made an impression on fans and competitors alike, with the Puma in podium contention across several rounds. Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘24 - Liveries & Crews:

• Adrien Fourmaux / Alexandre Coria
• Grégoire Munster / Louis Louka

WRC2 - Toyota GR Yaris Rally2

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/db8de0604a2e3875fac4678e7df59194c959b64d.jpg Toyota’s all-new GR Yaris Rally2 is an immediate sensation in the ultra-competitive WRC2 category. Finnish star Sami Pajari has been on form all year and is challenging for the title, while making guest appearances in Toyota’s Rally1 car to great success. Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 - Liveries & Crews:

• Georg Linnamäe / James Morgan
• Hikaru Kogure / Topi Luhtinen
• Jan Solans / Rodrigo Sanjuán
• Roope Korhonen / Anssi Viinikka
• Sami Pajari / Enni Mälkönen
• Stéphane Lefebvre / Andy Malfoy
• Yuki Yamamoto / Marko Salminen

WRC2 - Citroën C3 Rally2

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/c05360c3fdb50f7dbf205f4de7d90634305625af.jpg You can never rule out Citroën in the WRC2 battle, especially on asphalt rallies. Yohan Rossel won the season-opener at Rallye Monte Carlo in a nail-biting battle to the line, and Nikolay Gryazin repeated the result at Croatia Rally. Citroën C3 Rally2 - Liveries & Crews:

• Marco Bulacia / Diego Vallejo
• Nikolay Gryazin / Aleksandrov Konstantin
• Yohan Rossel / Arnaud Dunand

WRC2 - Ford Fiesta Rally2

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/e51a3f4fe7240a3449e409af28f9bd94f4cf18eb.jpg 2023 Junior WRC Champion William Creighton is the latest in a long line of accomplished Irish rally drivers, and as part of his championship prize he’s been driving the Rally2 car this season. His best result so far is 5th place at Tet Rally Latvia. Ford Fiesta Rally2 - Livery & Crew:

• William Creighton / Liam Regan

WRC2 - Hyundai i20 N Rally2

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/bccba7ff2ff7a0a8dc8c96bef8d1c126e83a370e.jpg The Hyundai i20 N Rally2 is a dependable competitor in the WRC2 category. This year it’s seen strong results in the early season, landing just shy of the podium with Nicolas Ciamin totting up a trio of 4th place finishes so far. Hyundai i20 N Rally2 - Liveries & Crews:

• Emil Lindholm / Reeta Hämäläinen
• Nicolas Ciamin / Yannick Roche
• Teemu Suninen / Mikko Markkula

WRC2 - Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 & Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/f89f9d9684c582d4cc73a41a7aba6ce8e7230719.jpg The class of the field, the Škoda Fabias are always in contention for victories, both in-game and in the real world. Fan-favourite Oliver Solberg is close to securing the world title, and teammate Gus Greensmith has scored a win this year at the punishing Safari Rally Kenya. Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 - Liveries & Crews:

• Chris Ingram / Alex Kihurani
• Fau Zaldivar / Marcelo der Ohannesian
• Gus Greensmith / Jonas Andersson
• Josh McErlean / James Fulton
• Lauri Joona / Janni Hussi
• Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson
• Pepe López / David Vázquez
• Pierre-Louis Loubet / Loris Pascaud

Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo - Livery & Crew:

• Alejandro Mauro / Adrian Pérez

Junior WRC - Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/a20b2da068411b6a1cced1aaa76eb7442928b3b6.jpg The FIA Junior WRC Championship is the breeding ground for top talent, with our very own Jon Armstrong competing in 2021 and 2022, using the Codemasters and EA SPORTS liveries from the EA SPORTS™ WRC base game. In 2024 we’ve seen the biggest entry list in years, with 17 of this year’s crews now represented in-game. Romet Jürgenson is this year’s champion with a win at Croatia Rally, and podiums at Rally Sweden and the finale at EKO Acropolis Rally Greece. Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo - Liveries & Crews:

• Abdullah Al-Rawahi / Ata Al-Hmoud
• Ali Türkkan / Burak Erdener
• Bruno Bulacia / Gabriel Morales
• Diego Domínguez / Rogelio Penate
• Eamonn Kelly / Conor Mohan
• Fabio Schwarz / Bernhard Ettel
• Gerardo Rosselot / Marcelo Brizio
• Jakub Matulka / Daniel Dymurski
• José Caparó / Esther Gutiérrez
• Max Smart / Cameron Fair
• Nataniel Bruun / Pablo Olmos
• Norbert Maior / Francesca Maior
• Petr Borodin / Roman Cheprassov
• Roberto Blach / Mauro Barreiro
• Romet Jürgenson / Siim Oja
• Taylor Gill / Daniel Brkic
• Tom Rensonnet / Loic Dumont

The WRC 2024 Season Expansion* brings two thrilling new locations for you to master, Tet Rally Latvia and the Orlen 80th Rally Poland. Let’s take a look at what makes these two locations unique and what you will need to do to achieve glory!

New Location: Tet Rally Latvia

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/5ab576ca3f0c1be7a746105ef1a2e68b832bfe3b.png Kicking off with the Tet Rally Latvia, which made its WRC debut in 2024, this thrilling new location introduces exciting challenges and stunning scenery, making it a must-see event for rally fans. Get ready to tackle diverse terrains with a mixture of Gravel and Asphalt surfaces. Dive into Latvia's rich rally culture, as this fresh addition promises unforgettable experience. Like all WRC locations, Rally Latvia boasts several kilometres of authentic roads, 12 unique stages, and a wide range of challenging terrains and weather conditions, offering the full spectrum of EA SPORTS™ WRC excitement. Here are the routes you can master:

• Vecpils (16.3 km)
• Kagene (16.3 km)
• Mazilmaja (8.5 km)
• Kirsits (8.4 km)
• Baznica (7.6 km)
• Strokacs (7.7 km)
• Podnieki (9.9 km)
• Dinsdurbe (9.9 kn)
• Kalvene (4.9 km)
• Cerpi (4.9 km)
• Krote (4.9 km)
• Kaleti (5.0 km)

New Location: Orlen 80th Rally Poland

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/a67209f80ed67e423a923e3fbc12fda919cee04e.png After a five-year break, the legendary Orlen 80th Rally Poland made a triumphant return to the 2024 WRC calendar. Known for its high-speed gravel stages and passionate fanbase, this historic rally offers a thrilling experience steeped in rich tradition. Rally Poland delivers an exciting challenge for both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. With over 27 kilometres of authentic roads, including shortened and reversed versions of its two main stages, players will face 12 exhilarating stages featuring diverse weather conditions, shifting road surfaces, and seasonal obstacles to conquer.

• Swietajno (18.5 km)
• Jelonek (18.1 km)
• Gajrowskie (10 km)
• Pietrasze (9.7 km)
• Dybowo (8.5 km)
• Chelchy (8.5 km)
• Mikolajki (9.4 km)
• Zawada (9.5 km)
• Gmina Mragowo (4.4 km)
• Czerwonki (4.5 km)
• Kosewo (4.8 km)
• Probark (4.6 km)

* Requires EA SPORTS™ WRC (sold separately) and all game updates. Le Maestros Content Pack available in Winter 2024. Hard Chargers Content Pack available in Spring 2025.

This is history. This is the future of rally. Meet the cars you’ll be driving in EA SPORTS™ WRC 24. Compete across 18 classes in some of the greatest rally machines ever made, covering the entire history of the sport. Take on the toughest roads with world-famous manufacturers, or forge a new path by building your very own rally car.

New to EA SPORTS WRC™ 24

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/3a5ff84fabbc6ae25731b7df6a0213be0e60e1f5.png The following cars are available as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion. So as to not split the playerbase, while also offering more viable competitive options, they will compete in the same classes as their 2023 counterparts across various game modes.

• WRC - Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘24
• WRC - Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID '24
• WRC - Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID '24
• WRC2 - Toyota GR Yaris Rally2
• Junior WRC - Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo

EA SPORTS™ WRC Base Game Cars:

The following cars are available in the EA SPORTS™ WRC base game, to all players regardless of whether they own the 2024 Season Expansion or not: WRC

Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘23

Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID ‘23

Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID ‘23 WRC2 *

Citroën C3 Rally2

Ford Fiesta Rally2

Hyundai i20 N Rally2

ŠKODA Fabia Rally2 Evo

ŠKODA Fabia RS Rally2

Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 Junior WRC

Ford Fiesta Rally3 World Rally Car: 2017-2021

Ford Fiesta WRC

Volkswagen Polo 2017 World Rally Car: 1997-2011

Citroën C4 WRC

Citroën Xsara WRC

Ford Focus RS Rally 2001

Ford Focus RS Rally 2008

MINI Countryman Rally Edition

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

Peugeot 206 Rally

Seat Córdoba WRC

ŠKODA Fabia WRC

SUBARU Impreza 1998

SUBARU Impreza 2001

SUBARU Impreza 2008 Rally2 *

Ford Fiesta R5 MK7 Evo 2

Peugeot 208 T16 R5 Rally4

Ford Fiesta MK8 Rally4

Opel Adam R2

Peugeot 208 Rally4

Renault Twingo II NR4/R4

McRae R4

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

SUBARU WRX STI NR4 S2000

Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000

Opel Corsa S2000

Peugeot 207 S2000 S1600

Citroën C2 Super 1600

Citroën Saxo Super 1600

Ford Puma S1600

Renault Clio S1600 F2 Kit Car

Ford Escort Mk 6 Maxi

Peugeot 306 Maxi

Renault Maxi Mégane

Seat Ibiza Kit Car

Vauxhall Astra Rally Car

Volkswagen Golf IV Kit Car Group A

Ford Escort RS Cosworth

Lancia Delta HF Integrale

Mitsubishi Galant VR4

SUBARU Impreza 1995

SUBARU Legacy RS Group B (4WD)

Audi Sport quattro S1 (E2)

Ford RS200

Lancia Delta S4

MG Metro 6R4

Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2 Group B (RWD)

BMW M1 Procar Rally

Lancia 037 Evo 2

Opel Manta 400

Porsche 911 SC RS H3 (RWD)

BMW M3 Evo Rally

Ford Escort MK2 McRae Motorsport

Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500

Lancia Stratos

Opel Ascona 400

Renault 5 Turbo H2 (RWD)

Alpine Renault A110 1600 S

Fiat 131 Abarth Rally

Ford Escort MK2

Hillman Avenger

Opel Kadett C GT/E

Talbot Sunbeam Lotus H2 (FWD)

Peugeot 205 GTI

Peugeot 309 GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI H1 (FWD)

Lancia Fulvia HF

MINI Cooper S

Vauxhall Nova Sport Builder Cars

WRC Builder Car

WRC2 Builder Car *

Junior WRC Builder Car * All WRC2 cars can compete in the Rally2 car class.

Experience the thrill of the 2024 rally season with new locations, rally stages, real-world liveries, in-game challenges and high-performance vehicles. The EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle* brings players up-to-date with the current year of the FIA World Rally Championship, featuring new content across all three classes, WRC, WRC2 and Junior WRC. Get a taste of what’s to come on October 8 with our reveal trailer above, and check out the information below for more detail.

Locations & Car Content Pack: Out October 8

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/11e90ac83806be9a1aada024c44492f19c2ba07a.png The headline addition is the Locations & Car Content Pack, which can either be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle. This Content Pack brings players up to date with the latest WRC season, featuring cars, liveries, drivers and locations from the current season.

New Location: Tet Rally Latvia

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/8205e7ef91a8ae6eb5bcc54b8f0a2023865ee34a.png Embark on a thrilling new adventure with Tet Rally Latvia, the location that made its WRC debut in 2024. This exciting addition brings fresh challenges and breathtaking landscapes, making it a must-run rally for all enthusiasts. Prepare to navigate through the dynamic terrains and immerse yourself in the Latvian rally culture, as this new location sets the stage for unforgettable racing moments. As with all locations, Rally Latvia features several kilometres of real roads, 12 individual stages, and all of the challenging terrain variety and weather conditions one comes to expect from EA SPORTS™ WRC.

New Location: Orlen 80th Rally Poland

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/ae4fb1fa258e78b6a62ebbb77468a95f7f989dd9.png After a five-year hiatus, the iconic Orlen 80th Rally Poland made a triumphant return to the 2024 WRC calendar. This historic rally is renowned for its fast-paced gravel stages and passionate fanbase. With its rich heritage and thrilling routes, Rally Poland offers a unique and exhilarating challenge that both seasoned and new rally fans will eagerly anticipate. Rally Poland features multiple routes using over 27 unique kilometres of real roads. Including shortened and reversed variants of its two main stages, players will race through 12 stages in total, each with multiple weather conditions, road surface changes and seasonal challenges to overcome.

5 New Cars

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/3a5ff84fabbc6ae25731b7df6a0213be0e60e1f5.png The development race never stops, and all three WRC vehicle manufacturers have made great strides in the hunt for ultimate performance. Drive the very latest in Rally1 technology from Ford, Hyundai and Toyota, with hybrid power, advanced suspension systems, and aerodynamics strong enough to make you feel like a hero on the road. In addition to the three new cars in the top class of competition, the all-new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 makes its WRC2 debut, going toe-to-toe with its rivals. In Junior WRC, the Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo is the perfect platform for the stars of the future, with its enhanced power, agility and style. Here are the five new cars you will get to drive as part of this Content Pack, all of which can compete against base game cars in their respective classes, across various game modes: WRC:

• Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘24
• Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID ‘24
• Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID ‘24

WRC2:

• Toyota GR Yaris Rally2

Junior WRC:

• Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo

52 New Liveries & Crews

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/030e2c8affae31bfbd4e2ae93c39746d7eea9852.png In addition to the new cars and locations mentioned above, the Locations & Car Content Pack contains over 50 vehicle liveries, along with their respective crew members (ie: drivers and co-drivers). These 2024 season liveries are available on all of the new cars, alongside several existing WRC2 cars from the base game (like Oliver Solberg’s WRC2 car, shown above), bringing them up to date with the current season. All 52 crews will be selectable as drivable pairings in Championship Mode, as well as showing up as AI opponents across relevant game modes, such as Career, Moments and Quick Play. The Locations & Car Content Pack can either be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle. If you’re coming in to EA SPORTS™ WRC for the very first time, EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 contains the base game as well as the three Content Packs, giving you everything in a single purchase. Speaking of Content Packs, let’s look at what you’ll get to play with in the coming months.

Le Maestros Content Pack: Coming in Winter 2024/25

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/370004ab73ddb1cc0ce3601f4e80085b6e62ad9c.png This Winter, the first of two themed Content Packs, will be arriving in Winter 2024/25 giving players more experiences to enjoy in-game. First up is Le Maestros, which will add two new routes to existing locations from the base game. Like many of our base game routes, these can also be driven in shortened and reversed variants, giving you multiple additional individual stages per location:

Rallye Monte Carlo: Briançonnet (14.55km)

Embark on the thrilling Briançonnet roads with precision-testing esses, drops, narrow bridges, classic hairpins, and dynamic terrain. Navigate challenging slow sections, fast straights, winding dangers, exciting junctions, and varied widths against Monte Carlo's stunning vistas.

Vodafone Rally de Portugal: Fafe (11.18 km)

Take on the iconic Fafe stage with its thrilling jumps and stunning Portuguese vistas. This meticulously recreated track features the renowned Fafe jump, pushing your skills to their limits. Le Maestros also features additional content, which we will reveal closer to release. It can be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle.

Hard Chargers Content Pack: Coming in Spring 2025

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/34b8a0ed99d1b00335c62d736e15fd4f869540cb.png Kicking off the new year at full speed comes Hard Chargers, another themed Content Pack, releasing in Spring 2025. As with Le Maestros, this adds new routes to base game locations, all of which can be driven in shortened and reversed variants.

Rally Sweden - Umea (10.08 km) & Umea Sprint (5.16 km)

These fast, technical routes include long straights, sharp turns, strategic bumps, tree-lined paths, deforested sections, a tunnel, and the famed Red Barn Arena. With 4-5 metre road widths, it offers a dynamic, intense rally spectacle that tests your skills at every turn.

EKO Acropolis Rally Greece - Harvati (14.42 km)

Harvati is a challenging mountain course with a winding start and river crossing, so expect water splashes as well as rocky, muddy, and gravel surfaces. Tackle road width changes, steep sections alongside farm buildings, dips, tight winding parts, and roadside trees. The final third opens up slightly before becoming winding and technical again, offering a thrilling and challenging driving experience. Hard Chargers also features additional content, which we will reveal closer to release. It can be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle

EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion FAQ

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/c79d1ac1fa90e9d05375905f76492d11deb59b6d.jpg As there are many ways to get the latest content in EA SPORTS™ WRC, we’ve compiled a short FAQ that covers everything you need to know. First-off, check out the comparison table above, as that covers the two most common scenarios, existing EA SPORTS™ WRC players and brand new players who want to get everything in a single purchase. “I have the EA SPORTS™ WRC base game, what do I need to get to have all of the latest content?” Buy the 2024 Season Expansion Bundle, which contains:

• Locations & Car Content Pack will be available from October 8.
• Le Maestros Content Pack will be available in Winter 2024/25.
• Hard Chargers Content Pack will be available in Spring 2025.

“I have never played EA SPORTS™ WRC, what do I need to get to have everything?”

• Buy EA SPORTS™ WRC 24.
• This includes the EA SPORTS™ WRC base game, and the 2024 Season Expansion Bundle which contains all three Content Packs.

“I would like to experience some of the new content, but not all. Can I buy the Content Packs individually?” Yes:

• Locations & Car Content Pack will be available from October 8.
• Le Maestros Content Pack will be available in Winter 2024.
• Hard Chargers Content Pack will be available in Spring 2025.

“Is there a physical version of EA SPORTS™ WRC 24?”

• EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 is only available digitally.
• The EA SPORTS™ WRC base game is available in physical form, for both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Check your local retailers for details.

“What languages are supported in EA SPORTS™ WRC 24?”

• The following languages are supported with text and UI: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
• The following languages are supported with voiceover: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish**.

More EA SPORTS™ WRC Reveals Coming Soon

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/57b6c5b3132c6e6344f956aaddeffc13eafb9b26.png We’re just getting started with our run-up to the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle launch on October 8. Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing more news, pics, video and gameplay about the upcoming content, so be sure to follow us wherever you get your news and see the reveals before anyone else.

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
• Join the official Discord server.
• Follow us on social media.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/ * Requires EA SPORTS™ WRC (sold separately) and all game updates. Le Maestros Content Pack available in Winter 2024. Hard Chargers Content Pack available in Spring 2025. **Limited Spanish language support."

This summer, conquer the EA SPORTS™ World Rally Championship stages in style with the free* Season 6 Rally Pass! Unlock new liveries and racing suits so you can conquer the stages in style. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/aa706737edeb54e5b29caefc2e3ccebebbd9d76c.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/ *Free Rally Pass content requires gameplay to unlock.

Ever since the launch of EA SPORTS™ WRC last year, we’ve received tons of feedback from fans about the game, how they play, and what they would like to see in the future. Today we can begin sharing what we’ve been working on, with the announcement of our 2024 Roadmap*, including exciting new content for rally fans to explore and enjoy. Check out the roadmap and details below, and stay tuned over the coming months for much more detail on what’s to come for EA SPORTS™ WRC. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/577ebc1d9b8cd5cd97209ec697b829b2243546f8.jpg

EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion - Coming in October

As the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season heats up, we’re delighted to announce that the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion** will release in October. This expansion pack will bring players up-to-date with the current season of the sport, featuring new locations, rally stages, high-performance vehicles, liveries and more. Check back in the coming months as we dive into more detail on the expansion and reveal all of the content, ahead of its release. Players who purchase the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion will also receive an additional two DLC packs** post-launch, more on those below.

EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Edition - Coming in October

If you’ve never experienced the thrill of EA SPORTS™ WRC before, October will be the perfect time to start as we’ll also release a bundle for new players. This standalone bundle combines the EA SPORTS™ WRC base game and the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion into a single purchase. This also includes the two additional DLC packs (more info below) that will release post-launch.

EA SPORTS™ WRC DLC Packs - Coming this Winter & Spring

Following the launch of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion, two additional DLC packs will be released, the first coming this Winter and the second in Spring of 2025. Players who purchase the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion will receive these at no extra cost, and those without the expansion can purchase the packs individually. These themed DLC packs will contain new cars, additional rally stages for existing locations, moments, and more. We’ll share more details later this year, follow us on social media to get the latest news. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/7b518326d04f42c707699ae618141fee433de618.jpg

EA SPORTS™ WRC Season 6 Rally Pass - Starts July 30

Shifting gears towards the immediate future now, we’re pleased to announce that the Season 6 Rally Pass** begins next week, from July 30. Based on player feedback received throughout the past year, we have made a number of changes to the Rally Pass, to improve the experience for all players. For the first time, players can unlock liveries for cars outside of the WRC (Rally1) class, as well as additional sponsor decal sets for the livery editor. Rewards will also be grouped, so that players can customise their driver with a complete set of new cosmetics, instead of sequentially unlocking each piece across multiple levels (as in Seasons 1-5). Moments also return for Season 6, and the Season 6 Rally Pass will be free for all players. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/aa706737edeb54e5b29caefc2e3ccebebbd9d76c.jpg

esports WRC - Coming Soon

Finally, esports WRC is still in development and we’re almost ready to share the official competition information and event calendar, as we continue to work with our partners on the finer details of the series. The 2024 season is expected to consist of online qualifiers via Racenet, and an in-person final where the top players compete for the title of esports WRC World Champion. The series will challenge players across a range of locations and conditions in Rally1 cars. Stay tuned for further updates, and as with all news you’ll get it first on our social media channels. In the meantime you can watch some high-intensity action from our invitational exhibition event, which was held in Poland at the end of 2023.

Play EA SPORTS™ WRC Today

There’s never been a better time to jump in to EA SPORTS™ WRC, or return after some time away. Try out the game for 5 hours with EA Play and unlock exclusive rewards in-game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/ *This roadmap may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible. **Requires EA SPORTS™ WRC (sold separately) and all game updates.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/5e6436f6b38cce7a107895b7fd95cc1c0193ddff.png The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from July 18, 10:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below.

Key Changes

• Added EA anticheat on PC, please read this FAQ for more information.
• Performed additional preparatory work on esports WRC. Follow us for more information in the future.
• Addressed several minor bugs and issues with VR Beta.

Crash Fixes

• Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which the game would crash while navigating through screens as others are joining the lobby.

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Audio

• Fixed an issue in which co-driver calls could be mistakenly heard during transition screens following a stage finish.

Career

• Fixed an issue in which the Budget Impact screen would not display information after the Benefactor's relationship changed.
• Fixed an issue in which the Test Drive option would no longer be available after using filters in the Vehicle Vendor.
• Improved performance of AI teammates in Regularity Rally events.

Clubs

• Fixed an issue in which the countdown timer for Clubs on the Clubs Hub screen was unlabelled.
• Fixed an issue in which the Find Me command would not highlight the correct player on Leaderboards.
• Fixed an issue in which the player's customised car would revert to its default livery when resuming an in-progress Club Event.

Graphics & Performance

• Adjusted appearance of raindrops on windshields when driving in interior views.

Input Devices

• Added an indicator on the UI to show when a device binding has been edited by the player.

Locations

• Central Europe - Fixed an issue in which some spectators were floating above the ground.
• Mediterraneo - Asco - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mediterraneo - Ponte - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mediterraneo - Monte Cinto - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mediterraneo - Serra Di Cuzzioli - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mexico - El Chocolate - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Mexico - Otates - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Mexico - Ibarrilla - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Sardinia - Monte Olia - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage.
• Sardinia - Mamone - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage.
• Sardinia - Monte Acuto - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage.

Moments

• Addressed an issue where some Moments did not have Service Areas.
• Adjusted sorting of Moments so that new and in-progress events are at the "front" of the list.
• A Moment to Remember - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Blast Off - Fixed an issue in which the speed requirement would not trigger despite the player achieving the target finishing position.
• Fixed a UI issue in which the player's filters and position would not be retained after backing out of an archived Moment.
• Fixed an issue in which multiple Moments did not have video previews.
• Historic Success - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Home Hero - Changed classification to Fictional
• Home Hero - Corrected errors with localised titles.
• Icy Podium - Corrected errors with localised titles.
• Long Haul - Changed vehicle to Hyundai i20 N Rally2
• Long Haul 2 - Adjusted all medal difficulties (now easier).
• Pacific Run - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Scandia Blizzard - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Slide Away - Adjusted Gold Medal difficulty (now easier).
• Slippery Conditions - Fixed an issue in which this was not displayed as an EA Play Moment.
• Sustainable Fuel Challenge 3 - Adjusted Gold Medal difficulty (now easier).
• Turbo Time - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Underdog - Changed classification to Fictional

Options & Settings

• Fixed an issue in which the German language descriptions within Advanced Graphics were applied incorrectly.
• Removed DLSS Upscaler Sharpness option as sharpness is identical regardless of setting.

Quick Play

• Fixed a UI issue in which the number of players listed in a Quick Play Multiplayer lobby would not update after receiving an invite.
• Fixed an issue with Quick Play in which the AI difficulty could be set to 0 instead of the minimum (1).
• Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which a new host was unable to start a Championship after the original host left the lobby.

Rally Pass

• Fixed an issue in which multiple item previews within the Rally Pass were rendered out of focus.
• Season 5 - Fixed an issue in which the Lightning Bolt livery was inconsistently applied across all 3 WRC cars.
• Season 5 - Fixed an issue in which the Vibrant Impact livery was inconsistently applied across all 3 WRC cars.

VR Beta

• Adjusted brightness and contrast of road surfaces when driving in interior views.
• Fixed an issue in which certain scenes in frontend menus were incorrectly rendering out of focus.
• Fixed an issue in which certain VR controllers would send invalid inputs while disconnected.
• Fixed an issue in which spectating another opponent would cause the camera to float under the car once said player finishes a stage.
• Fixed an issue in which spectators and race marshals took on a corrupted appearance when at the edge of the screen.
• Fixed an issue in which the environment would not render properly on Oceania stage replays.
• Fixed an issue in which the Virtual Monitor would not reset its view position after using the Reset Options & Extras setting in Save Management.
• Addressed several additional minor bugs and issues with VR Beta.

Miscellaneous

• Fixed an issue in which a car that received a puncture during Shakedown would start further Shakedowns and the Event with that puncture.

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• EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports
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EA SPORTS™ WRC revs up with Season 5, featuring brand new Moments and Season 5 of the Rally Pass, filled with new customization items to unlock. Free for all players, Season 5 lets you re-live iconic events in rally history and based on the current season with all-new Moments dropping every day in-game. Unlock new content in the Rally Pass, including Free, VIP (Paid for), and EA Play items. EA SPORTS™ WRC contains over 200 rally stages with greater realism, fidelity, and detail than ever before along with 78 real-world rally cars, covering the entire history of the sport. The Dynamic Handling System is the most authentic and dynamic handling model the Codemasters team has built to date. Design and drive your dream rally car with the debut of Builder mode, race and overcome recent events alongside real-world highlights and nostalgic throwbacks in Moments mode, or battle the elements across dirt, snow, and asphalt in the pursuit of the perfect run. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/EA_SPORTS_WRC/ *Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc/disclaimers for details.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/254b3c7507e6060929a510be94107b3c739dd778.png As part of our ongoing efforts to create a safe and fair experience for all players, we are adding EA anticheat to EA SPORTS™ WRC from June 2024. Rally is a competitive sport where drivers battle against the clock, the car and the world for the best times on the leaderboards. Protecting the competitive integrity of our leaderboards is integral to providing a fun, fair and authentic rally experience for everyone. For more information regarding EA anticheat, please see the FAQ below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/7f586d04b4139c0f1f23d3c102d88e4dad0eb08d.png

FAQ

What is EA anticheat?

EA anticheat is a kernel-mode anti-cheat and anti-tamper solution developed in-house at Electronic Arts. PC cheat developers have increasingly moved into the kernel, so we need to have kernel-mode protections to ensure fair play and tackle PC cheat developers on an even playing field. As tech-inclined video gamers ourselves, it is important to us to make sure that any kernel anti-cheat included in our games acts with a strong focus on the privacy and security of our gamers that use a PC.

What platforms is EA anticheat available on?

EA anticheat is used on the PC versions of EA SPORTS™ WRC. It is not required on Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5 versions of the game, which are protected by existing anti-cheat and anti-tamper solutions.

What game versions of EA SPORTS™ WRC feature EA anticheat?

EA anticheat is a part of EA SPORTS™ WRC from Version 1.9.0 onwards. The release date for the Version 1.9.0 update is to be confirmed, follow our social media channels for the latest news.

How do I install and troubleshoot EA anticheat?

EA SPORTS™ WRC will attempt to install EA anticheat if it is not on your system already. You can also install EA anticheat manually, please see our installation and troubleshooting FAQ for more information.

Why are you moving to EA anticheat?

Third party anti-cheat solutions are often opaque to our teams, and prevent us from implementing additional privacy controls or customisations that provide greater accuracy and granularity for EA-specific game modes. With EA anticheat we have full stack ownership of the security & privacy posture, so we can fix security issues as soon as they may arise.

Why is kernel level anti-cheat needed?

This varies on a game-by-game basis. For games that are highly competitive and contain many online modes such as EA SPORTS™ WRC, kernel-mode protection is absolutely vital. When cheat programs operate in kernel space, they can make their cheat functionally invisible to anti-cheat solutions that live in user-mode. Unfortunately, the last few years have seen a large increase in cheats and cheat techniques operating in kernel-mode, so the only reliable way to detect and block these is to continue to have our anti-cheat operate there as well.

Are the System Requirements for EA SPORTS™ WRC changing?

The minimum system requirements for EA SPORTS™ WRC specify Windows 10 as the operating system. This will not change. Additionally, EA SPORTS™ WRC will not run on the native Steam OS for Steam Deck following the release of EA anticheat. EA SPORTS™ WRC has officially been categorised as "Unsupported" on Steam Deck since its release in 2023.

Will EA anticheat degrade gameplay?

No. We’ve conducted extensive internal and independent performance and stability assessments to ensure EA anticheat is as performant and lightweight as possible. EA anticheat will have no discernible impact on your gameplay.

Does EA anticheat run when I start my PC, or only when the game is running?

EA anticheat only runs when a game with EA anticheat protection included is running. All anti-cheat processes shut down when the game does.

Does EA anticheat stay on my PC if I uninstall EA SPORTS™ WRC? Can I uninstall it if I want?

If you have uninstalled all of your EA games that have EA anticheat protection, EA anticheat will automatically uninstall and remove itself from your PC. It can also be manually uninstalled by you at any time you choose and will be completely removed from your PC. Please note that if you uninstall EA anticheat, any games that require EA anticheat protection will not be playable until EA anticheat is reinstalled. If you would like to reinstall EA anticheat we’ve made it as easy as possible to do so, with simple prompts in the game launch process.

Does EA anticheat let EA see my browsing history, personal files, or things like that?

Player privacy is a top concern of our Game Security & Anti-Cheat team - after all, we’re players too. EA anticheat will only look at what it needs to for anti-cheat purposes in our games and we have limited the information EA anticheat collects. If you have a process on your PC that is trying to interact with our game, EA anticheat could see that and respond. However, everything else is off limits. EA anticheat does not gather any information about your browsing history, applications that are not connected to EA games, or anything that is not directly related to anti-cheat protection. We’ve worked with independent, 3rd party computer security and privacy services firms to ensure EA anticheat operates with data privacy top of mind. For the information that EA anticheat does collect, we strive to maintain privacy where possible through a cryptographic process called hashing to create unique identifiers and discard the original information. Overall, EA anticheat’s use of your computer and data collection is consistent with EA’s User Agreement and Privacy and Cookie Policy.

How do I know that EA anticheat is not introducing any security vulnerabilities to my PC?

Our Game Security & Anti-Cheat team is composed of some of the best security engineers in the world, and we are passionate about ensuring that our software does not cause any security vulnerabilities. Our anti-cheat engineering team performs daily testing and we continuously run security and penetration tests against EA anticheat internally. But don’t just trust our word on this. We’ve also worked with independent, 3rd party security and privacy assessors to validate EA anticheat does not degrade the security posture of your PC and to ensure strict data privacy boundaries. Although we’re confident that we’ve taken every possible precaution, we are monitoring and listening to any reports received to make sure that potential issues get addressed as quickly as possible.

I think I found a security vulnerability with EA anticheat, who can I contact?

If you believe you’ve found a vulnerability, please let us know by following our Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure process by emailing [email protected] right away. We take potential security issues seriously, and will work to fix them as quickly as we can.

Where can I get help if I run into issues with EA anticheat?

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Experience a new way to play EA SPORTS™ WRC with the addition of VR Beta to PC, coming soon in the Version 1.8.0 Update. Check out the details below for further information on what you can expect to see when the update releases.

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Availability & Release Dates

When will VR Beta release?

The VR Beta for EA SPORTS™ WRC will release as part of the Version 1.8.0 Update. At the time of writing, the release date of v1.8.0 is expected to be on April 30. Keep an eye on our social media for the latest news.

Is VR Beta a separate DLC or purchase to the main game?

No, it is directly integrated into the main game as an additional boot mode, and released as a free update.

Why is it called a beta?

Our implementation of VR into EA SPORTS™ WRC is referred to as VR Beta as it is a new project for our development team. Previous VR implementations (like those seen in DiRT Rally and DiRT Rally 2.0) were built with the help of external partners, whereas for EA SPORTS™ WRC, Codemasters have been developing VR in-house for the first time. Due to the wide range of VR headsets available in the market, on top of the wide range of PC hardware specs in general, we currently cannot test for all possible scenarios and configurations.

Is VR Beta time-limited, and does it require a separate branch of the game?

VR Beta is integrated into the main EA SPORTS™ WRC game on PC, you will not need to join a separate beta branch on Steam for example. There is no time limit or restriction on when VR Beta is available, any PC player with compatible hardware can launch EA SPORTS™ WRC in VR, and VR will not be removed from the game going forward. When we are confident enough to say that VR is in a fully completed state, we will no longer refer to it as VR Beta.

Where is VR Beta available?

EA SPORTS™ WRC VR Beta is available on PC (Steam, Epic, EA App), through compatible headsets. If you have a compatible VR headset connected, you will be asked whether you want to play in VR or non-VR mode when you boot up the game.

Will VR Beta come to console?

There are currently no plans to add VR to EA SPORTS™ WRC on console in any capacity, Beta or otherwise. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/4883b1201b220c790d2d863ced961946edc912f3.jpg

Hardware Support

What VR headsets are supported in EA SPORTS™ WRC?

Using OpenXR technology via Unreal Engine, a wide range of headsets should be compatible with EA SPORTS™ WRC. Additionally, we have tested and can confirm the following headsets are supported:

• Meta Quest 3
• Meta Quest 2
• Meta Quest Pro
• Valve Index
• Oculus Rift S
• Oculus CV1
• HTC Vive

The following are considered “partially supported” at this time:

• HTC Vive Cosmos
• HTC Vive Pro 2

OpenXR based Headsets not listed above (and not on the “not supported list” below) may work, but we cannot guarantee full functionality at this time.

What VR hardware is NOT supported in EA SPORTS™ WRC?

The following headsets are not supported:

• PlayStation VR
• PlayStation VR 2
• Apple Vision Pro

3D tracked controllers are not officially supported, we recommend people drive with the same peripherals they would use in non-VR (steering wheel, controller, keyboard etc.).

What are the minimum and recommended PC hardware requirements for playing in VR?

The “minimum specs” for playing in VR are equivalent to the “recommended specs” for non-VR. You can find those here but for clarity:

Operating System: Windows 10

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel i5 10600K

GPU: AMD Radeon RC 5700XR or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070

RAM: 16 GB

DirectX: Version 12 (“DX12”)

Storage: 95GB, SSD preferred

Network: Broadband internet connection (to download updates, game is playable offline)

Other hardware: Monitor and keyboard Additionally, below are some configurations we have tested and confirmed to achieve optimal performance during gameplay. Configuration 1: 90+ fps achieved

• Headset: Meta Quest 2
• CPU: Intel i9 13900K
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (4090 also tested)
• RAM: 32 GB
• In-Game Upscaler Setting: DLSS Quality
• In-Game Graphics Preset: Ultra

Configuration 2: 90+ fps achieved

• Headset: Meta Quest 2
• CPU: AMD Ryzen R9 7900x
• GPU: AMD RX 7900XT
• RAM: 32 GB
• In-Game Upscaler Setting: FidelityFX Quality
• In-Game Graphics Preset: High

Configuration 3: 80+ fps achieved

• Headset: Meta Quest 2
• CPU: Intel i9 10900K
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
• RAM: 32 GB
• In-Game Upscaler Setting: DLSS Quality
• In-Game Graphics Preset: High

Any higher spec hardware than this will result in a more performant experience, and give greater freedom to use more demanding graphics settings. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/c63802bb8a4f5601502e5e8ba5588b74b4b1f48c.png

Getting Started

How do I launch the game in VR while using a Meta Quest device?

• Turn on the headset.
• In the Oculus app, go to Settings > General > Set Meta Quest Link as active OpenXR.
• Connect the cable between your headset and PC.
• Open Notifications from Quest device, and select Enable Quest Link.
• If a dialogue box pops up on the headset, click Enable to start playing.
• If not, enable manually via the Oculus Home screen: Quick Settings > System > Quest Link > Launch Quest Link.
• Alternatively, again via Oculus Home screen: Quick Settings > Launch Quest Link > Select PC > Connect.
• Once your headset is connected, launch EA SPORTS™ WRC.

What are the optimal launch settings when using the Meta Quest App?

We recommend using a USB 3.0 cable in order to experience better performance. Please note that we currently do not support Air Link. We also recommend you set your refresh rate to 90hz within the Oculus App, this can be done via Devices > Advanced > Graphics Settings.

How do I launch the game in VR while using an HTC device?

• Ensure all wired connections are done correctly.
• Make sure the base station can see the headset.
• Open Vive Console and let it detect the headset.
• Go to Vive Console > Settings > Advanced > OpenXR > Steam OpenXR and ensure Application Experience is set to VR
• Open Steam VR and select Update Permissions if/when prompted.
• Launch EA SPORTS™ WRC from the PC, or via Steam VR home in the headset.

How do I launch the game in VR while using an HP device?

• Ensure all wired connections are done correctly.
• Download and open Mixed Reality Portal.
• A popup may appear saying that “Windows Mixed Reality is not set up to run OpenXR apps”. If so, select Fix It.
• Alternatively, launch SteamVR and select Update Permissions if/when prompted.
• Launch EA SPORTS™ WRC from the PC, or via desktop available within the headset.

What are the optimal launch settings when using the Mixed Reality Portal?

We recommend adjusting the Frame Rate and Display Resolution to the best quality available. To change these settings, go to Expand > See More > Settings > Mixed Reality > Headset Display.

What are the optimal launch settings when using SteamVR?

We recommend disabling automatic resolution scaling and setting headset Resolution Per Eye manually. This can be done by setting Render Resolution to Custom and then adjusting the slider beneath. Ideally, Resolution Per Eye should be set to match the values your headset provides, though you can increase it beyond that until you see performance issues, in order to experience super-sampled anti-aliasing. To improve performance you can try lowering the Resolution Per Eye setting until you achieve a frame rate you are happy with.

Should I enable Motion Smoothing when using SteamVR?

If you are experiencing inconsistent frame rates, you may want to try enabling Motion Smoothing via the SteamVR settings. To learn more about Motion Smoothing in Steam VR, please see this article on the Steam website. Motion Smoothing is a feature that attempts to insert frames if EA SPORTS™ WRC drops a frame. This causes an impact to overall FPS however it ensures a smoother, more consistent experience, albeit at a lower framerate. Additionally, this may cause some visual effects or assets to take on a corrupted appearance.

Should I enable Asynchronous Spacewarp when using a Meta Quest device?

If you are experiencing inconsistent frame rates, you may want to try enabling Asynchronous Spacewarp via the Oculus Debug Tool. To do this, head to C:\Program Files\Oculus\Support\oculus-diagnostics, open OculusDebugTool and look for (PC) Asynchronous Spacewarp. Asynchronous Spacewarp is a feature that attempts to insert frames if EA SPORTS™ WRC drops a frame. This causes an impact to overall FPS however it ensures a smoother, more consistent experience, albeit at a lower framerate. Additionally, this may cause some visual effects or assets to take on a corrupted appearance. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/5b6cb6fd05b05de61a7d874bd616334ff159e965.jpg

Settings & Comfort

What Graphical Settings are available in VR Beta?

VR players will have access to a number of settings to help further optimise their playing experience. Below are some settings we recommend players start with as a baseline, and then adjust to match the capabilities of their specific headset and PC hardware. If framerates and performance are good on your system, try setting some of these higher for a more detailed visual experience. Depending on your hardware, some Basic Graphics settings may not be adjustable when playing the game in VR. Motion Blur setting is also mirrored in the Accessibility menu, the setting applied in either location affects both. Basic Graphics:

• Resolution: Varies based on headset used
• Display Mode: Matches the player’s non-VR mode preference (Windowed etc.), to be applied to the PC monitor feed outside of the headset
• Anti-Aliasing Quality: Low
• VSync: On
• Anisotropic Filtering: x4
• Main Menu Framerate: Off
• Upscaler: Off
• Foveation Strength: 3

Advanced Graphics:

• Shadows: Low
• Fog: Off
• Particles: Low
• Weather: Low
• Crowd: Ultra Low
• Ground Cover: Ultra Low
• Trees: Low
• Dynamic Objects: Low
• Car Reflections: Ultra Low
• Post-Process Quality: Ultra Low
• Mirrors: Off
• Skidmarks: Off
• Track: Low
• Textures: Low
• Shaders: Low
• Motion Blur: Off

What is a good refresh rate and resolution to aim for when playing in VR?

A smooth and consistent framerate will be the most comfortable and enjoyable when you play. As a baseline, try to aim for a consistent 90hz, and change graphics settings if this cannot be achieved with the default configuration. Headset resolution is not set in-game, you will need to make adjustments via your specific headset’s settings to find a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. Resolution settings in-game affect the 2D display on your PC monitor. Reducing the 2D monitor’s resolution via in-game settings may result in slightly improved headset performance.

What gameplay and comfort settings are available in VR Beta?

A number of VR settings are available to help players find a comfortable balance and reduce the potential for motion sickness. Settings that are known to have the most significant impact on comfort also display a warning message within the menu. On/Off Settings:

• 3D Location Reveal: This sets whether the location reveal is presented in full 3D or displayed on the virtual monitor.
• Recentre View on Boot: This sets whether the headset view is automatically re-centred when VR mode is first engaged
• Recentre View on Stage Start: This sets whether the headset view is automatically re-centred before the stage countdown begins.
• Toggle Driver Avatar: This sets whether the driver's body can be seen whilst racing in the driver's eye camera viewpoint.
• All Driving Views: This sets whether the camera can be changed to a view other than the driver's eye viewpoint.
• Toggle Car in Bonnet View: This sets whether the car model is visible when driving in bonnet view. 'All Driving Views' must also be set to 'On' to make this camera available.
• Fixed Horizon: This sets whether, when driving, the view of the world remains fixed and level, or whether it rotates with the position of the vehicle.
• Manual Camera Control: This sets whether the camera orientation can be affected by any other means than moving the headset.
• Toggle Look Back: This sets whether the option to look backwards, while driving, is enabled.

Slider Settings:

• Crash Vignette: This changes the intensity of the vignette effect that covers the outside edge of the view during significant crashes. '0' turns the effect off completely.
• HUD Scale: This changes the overall size of the 'heads-up display' during racing. All components that make up this display, scale with that change. The larger the number the larger the size of the display.
• HUD Position: This changes the position of the 'heads-up display' during racing, up or down, in the view. The larger the number the higher the display will appear.
• HUD Distance: This changes the position of the 'heads-up display' during racing, towards or away from the initial view point. The larger the number the further away the display will appear.
• Virtual Monitor Scale: This changes the overall size of the 'virtual monitor' that displays the game when not driving.
• All menu components, within this display, scale with that change. The larger the number the larger the size of the display.
• Virtual Monitor Position: This changes the position of the 'virtual monitor', that displays the game when not driving, up or down in the view. The larger the number the higher the display will appear.
• Virtual Monitor Distance: This changes the position of the 'virtual monitor', that displays the game when not driving, towards or away from the initial view point. The larger the number the further away the display will appear.

Can the camera view be reset?

Yes. The functionality varies depending on the headset used, but there is an option to Reset VR View to the default position. This can also be mappable via the Input Bindings menu, the default keyboard key is F9. Additionally, as mentioned above, there are also settings to automatically recentre view on boot, and at the start of every stage.

Are there any additional comfort features?

A “take a break” reminder message is displayed in a number of non-driving areas of the game after 60 minutes of continued VR play. This can be dismissed each time, or alternatively dismissed for the rest of your play session. Additionally, as mentioned in the settings section above, there are a number of settings that can help improve comfort levels, the most notable being Fixed Horizon and Crash Vignette. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/157884b1f6cc465918e5608bcf54a738af6b27fc.jpg

View Modes & Features

Are any non-driving scenes rendered in 3D?

Yes, players will be able to view the location reveal scene of each rally stage in a full 3D view. This provides a fully immersive experience similar to standing by the road on a real stage. It can also be disabled in the Options & Settings menu for those who wish to proceed to the Service Area more quickly. All other non-driving scenes and menus are rendered in 2D via a Virtual Monitor and viewable from within the headset.

Is there a complementary 2D render on the PC monitor when playing in VR?

Yes, when playing in VR the PC monitor will display a representative 2D version, including menus. This is useful for menu navigation without needing to wear the headset, and also for players who wish to record or broadcast their game on Twitch or YouTube. Please note that the displayed resolution of the 2D render on the PC monitor may differ from the 3D view rendered within the headset. In all 2D scenes, the Virtual Monitor from within the headset is replicated on the PC monitor. For 3D scenes (ie: when driving and during stage reveal if enabled), the view from only one eye is displayed on the PC monitor.

Can VR players play in multiplayer modes with non-VR players?

Yes.

Are any features not available in VR?

Due to technical limitations, Photo Mode is not available at launch when the game is booted up in VR mode. We are currently investigating ways to implement Photo Mode into VR, and if we find a solution will enable Photo Mode in VR via a future update.

Are there any “known issues” with VR Beta at launch?

As of v1.8.0’s release (and at the time of this FAQ’s publication), these are the issues we have been investigating and will aim to resolve as soon as possible:

• Game may crash if the player frequently changes the Display Mode (Alt+Enter) during the “Enabling VR” dialogue screen.
• Game may crash if the player turns the PC monitor off and on again while VR is active.
• Game may close abruptly when the player removes and re-wears the headset, during Replays in Time Trial. (Meta Quest 2 + RTX 2070 Super)
• Performance on Meta Quest headsets will drop for a period of time after enabling or disabling passthrough. This could last for around 30 seconds, though may be longer in specific scenarios.
• HP Reverb does not launch the game in VR Mode by default. To fix, go to Steam VR settings > OpenXR > Change to Steam VR OpenXR
• The player’s view may clip through the environment when using the dynamic camera during Replays.
• Post-stage cutscenes may not focus on the vehicle after completing a Rally School lesson.
• Codemasters & EA splash screens may not play or get skipped, when viewed from a headset.

For a more up-do-date list of known issues as we progress through VR Beta, please visit the WRC Technical Issues forum on EA Answers HQ.

Where can I report or troubleshoot issues with VR?

You can report bugs and technical issues on EA Answers HQ. If you would like to chat with other VR players and share experiences or settings, join our Discord server and visit the #wrc_vr channel.

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/efe4dc4957689170b0e28a3f2329de48b70a51a3.png The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from March 12, 11:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. This update is primarily focused on bug fixes, and preparatory work for future game updates. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/de1f8891cdd9e72a680b061767f35769985c7848.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44592176/c68f750f173ba5d92366f82d93d9a7487c4061bb.png Key Fixes Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars. Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings. Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly at Japan, Monte Carlo, Portugal, Sweden and Kenya. Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled. Improved the performance potential of the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID and the Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID, to more fairly compete for top times in their vehicle class. Crash Fixes Fixed an issue in which changing the livery on the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) would cause the game to crash. Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing a Regularity Rally while finishing on the Championship Podium. Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing Lesson 2 in Rally School. Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings. - - - - - - - - - - Achievements & Trophies Driver's Alliance - Update Achievement description, highlighting that players must complete a Club or esports event, instead of merely starting one. Driver's Alliance - Updated Achievement description ahead of upcoming esports activity, which will be revealed later this year. AI Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars. Audio Made some minor audio improvements to roadside replay cameras. Made some minor changes to reverb audio while driving. Made some minor changes to surface kickup audio while driving. Career Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Debrief screen was missing the summary of the most recent activities. Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Relationship status appeared to drop twice after failing a Marquee Target. Cars Citroën Saxo Super 1600 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class. Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class. Opel Adam R2 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Peugeot 208 Rally4 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Renault Twingo II - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) - Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen's livery (#10) did not have any event plates applied. Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) - Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen's livery (#10) had the incorrect driver number. Clubs Fixed a UI issue in which the player would sometimes appear in 1st place after retiring from an event, while in the Service Area. Fixed an issue in which punctures would not get repaired after a Shakedown. Fixed an issue in which the Next Stage button would appear after receiving Terminal Damage, causing a Clubs Error. Fixed an issue in which the player could change Assist settings while competing in a Club where Assists were disabled. Fixed an issue in which the player would see a Clubs Error screen after getting disqualified during a Shakedown. Co-Driver Croatia - Bliznec - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order. Croatia - Vrbno - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order. Croatia - Hartje - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order. Graphics & Performance Japan - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Monte Carlo - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Portugal - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Sweden - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Kenya - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Input Devices Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Fixed an issue in which Wheel Calibration is reset whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens. Fixed an issue in which Degrees of Rotation is set to 0 whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens. Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled. Locations Finland - Lahdenkyla - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Finland - Maahi - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Monte Carlo - Fixed an issue in which players would not get Terminal Damage after driving off of some cliffside edges. Pacifico - Talao - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Pacifico - SungaiKunit - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Pacifico - Abai - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Quick Play Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which tyre compound information would not be present for players who join mid-session. UDP & Telemetry Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleId Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleClassId Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleManufacturerId Added new UDP telemetry field - LocationId Added new UDP telemetry field - RouteId User Interface & HUD Updated a number of staff names and roles in the Credits. Miscellaneous Fixed an issue in which the car would fall through the game world after restarting an Event. - - - - - - - - - -

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The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from February 8, 11:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below.

New Content

• Added 10 Rally Pass Season 3 cosmetic items, in the Free tier.
• Added 15 Rally Pass Season 3 cosmetic items, in the VIP tier.
• Added 5 Rally Pass Season 3 cosmetic items, in the EA Play tier.
• Added a new Season of Moments, with a new challenge going live every day (~60 in total).
• Added a new livery to the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) - Andreas Mikkelsen (2023) - Free to all players.

Key Fixes & Improvements

• Expanded upon Unreal Engine's shader compilation process when booting the game on PC, by adding PSO support for compute shaders. This should help reduce the amount of stutter experienced during gameplay.
• Expanded upon Unreal Engine's VFX system ("Niagara"), adding PSO support for compute shaders. This should help reduce the amount of stutter experienced during gameplay.
• Fixed an issue in some scenarios in which micro-stuttering was occurring while the player was hitting maximum FPS with V-Sync enabled. This should result in a smoother experience during gameplay.
• Fixed an issue on all locations in which some reset lines were only triggering from one side, allowing players to pass through them freely.
• Fixed a number of issues related to reset lines, corner-cutting and object collision behaviour across several locations.
• Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly on Chile. Other locations may also see a slight performance improvement as a result.

Crash Fixes

• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which the game would crash after changing camera while spectating.
• Fixed an issue on EA App in which the game would crash when starting a Quick Play Multiplayer Event at Sweden.
• Fixed an issue on Xbox in which the game would crash when starting a Quick Play Multiplayer Event at Croatia.

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Audio

• Adjusted bass levels when using the "TV" audio output preset.
• Adjusted volume levels for engines, exhaust, gearbox and turbos in roadside replay views.
• Adjusted volume levels for reflections and reverb in roadside replay views.
• Adjusted volume levels for gravel kickup and skidplate effects in interior, bonnet and bumper views.
• Adjusted volume levels for co-driver calls.
• Adjusted volume levels for rumble strips.
• Fixed an issue in which the reverb effect from chase camera was sent to the player too quickly compared to other views.
• Fixed an issue in which the soundtrack would sometimes not play when expected.

Career

• Fixed an issue in which a Benefactor Relationship icon was missing from certain events in the Calendar.
• Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor relationship would not improve after winning an FIA championship while simultaneously exceeding repair budget.
• Fixed an issue in which the Marquee Target would be shown twice in the Benefactor Targets menu.
• Fixed an issue in which the player was showing as being in 1st place in events they are not participating in.
• Fixed an issue in which the progress bar for the H2 FWD Extreme Trophy was not tracking correctly in the Benefactor Target screen.
• Fixed an issue in which the progress bar for the WRC2 Championship was not tracking correctly in the Benefactor Target screen.
• Made some balance changes to the discounts available in Motor Show.

Cars

• Citroën C4 WRC - Fixed an issue in which dirt would appear on the inside of the windscreen under the window banner.
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI - Fixed an issue in which the car was incorrectly labelled as having an H-Pattern gearbox.
• Volkswagen Golf Kit Car - Fixed an issue in which the car was incorrectly labelled as having an H-Pattern gearbox.
• Opel Adam R2 - Fixed an issue in which the seats could get covered in mud while the doors were closed.

Championship Mode

• Fixed an issue in the Service Area in which the calendar dates for some WRC rounds did not accurately reflect the 2023 season's real-world dates.
• Fixed an issue in which part-time drivers were present in events they were not set to compete in.

Clubs

• Fixed an issue in which selecting "Retire from Event" from the Service Area or Results Hub does not retire the car.
• Resolved an exploit in which the player could run infinite Shakedowns before starting a Club Championship Event

Co-Driver

• Fixed an issue in which the French language co-driver would provide the wrong translation for "patchy now".
• Finland - Paijala - Fixed an issue in which some corners were being called too late.
• Finland - Venkajarvi - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls were not present.
• Japan - Okuwacho - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls were not present.
• Pacifico - Loeboekmalaka - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls were not present.
• Portugal - Celeiro - Fixed an issue in which co-driver calls would not trigger after starting the stage.
• Sweden - Ekshärad - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls were not present.

Graphics & Performance

• Expanded upon Unreal Engine's shader compilation process when booting the game on PC, by adding PSO support for compute shaders. This should help reduce the amount of stutter experienced during gameplay.
• Expanded upon Unreal Engine's VFX system ("Niagara"), adding PSO support for compute shaders. This should help reduce the amount of stutter experienced during gameplay.
• Fixed an issue in some scenarios in which micro-stuttering was occurring while the player was hitting maximum FPS with V-Sync enabled. This should result in a smoother experience during gameplay.
• Fixed an issue in which birds would fly into the ground.
• Fixed an issue in which dust and other kickup effects were not appearing in replays, after the player progressed through to a podium screen.
• Fixed an issue in which roadside tractors would not properly drive up and down hills.
• Made improvements to water splash effects in both interior and exterior views.
• Central Europe - Fixed a number of minor road texture issues at specific junctions.
• Chile - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Other locations may also see a slight performance improvement as a result.

Input Devices

• Added a high torque safety warning to the wheel calibration setup process, for those using direct drive wheel bases.
• Fixed an issue in which the wrong button icons were appearing when testing inputs in the Controls menu.

Livery Editor

• Fixed an issue in which some cars had unpaintable rear spoilers.
• Fixed an issue in which the "Select" option would disappear after deleting all decals.
• Fixed an issue in which the action of duplicating a layer defaulted the player’s cursor to the lowest layer in the stack.
• Fixed an issue in which the camera angle would reset itself when adding a new decal.
• Fixed an issue in which the decal editor would not open after deleting a decal.
• Fixed an issue in which the Duplicate Decal function opened the placement editor for the original decal instead of the new one.
• Fixed an issue in which the Flip Decal option would not flip the selected decal.
• Ford Puma S1600 - Fixed an issue in which the window strip could not be painted.
• Renault Maxi Mégane - Fixed an issue in which the window strip could not be painted.

Locations

• Fixed an issue on all locations in which some reset lines were only triggering from one side, allowing players to pass through them freely.
• Central European Rally - Fixed an issue in which the skybox appeared pixelated in darker areas.
• Central Europe - Fixed a number of spelling issues on voiceover subtitles of location reveal and service area screens.
• Central Europe - Updated event plate on all appropriate vehicle liveries and UI screens.
• Central Europe - Brusné - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a fence without colliding with it.
• Central Europe - Brusné - Fixed number of issues in which certain roadside objects had incorrect collision behaviours.
• Central Europe - Libosváry - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Central Europe - Libosváry - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Central Europe - Lukoveček - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Central Europe - Lukoveček - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a fence without colliding with it.
• Central Europe - Lukoveček - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a set of bushes without colliding with them.
• Central Europe - Lukoveček - Fixed number of issues in which certain roadside objects had incorrect collision behaviours.
• Central Europe - Lukoveček - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Central Europe - Raztoka - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Central Europe - Raztoka - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a fence without colliding with it.
• Central Europe - Raztoka - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a set of bushes without colliding with them.
• Central Europe - Raztoka - Fixed number of issues in which certain roadside objects had incorrect collision behaviours.
• Central Europe - Raztoka - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Central Europe - Rouské - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Central Europe - Rouské - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a fence without colliding with it.
• Central Europe - Rouské - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a set of bushes without colliding with them.
• Central Europe - Rouské - Fixed number of issues in which certain roadside objects had incorrect collision behaviours.
• Central Europe - Rouské - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Central Europe - Rusava - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Central Europe - Rusava - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Central Europe - Vítová - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a fence without colliding with it.
• Central Europe - Vítová - Fixed number of issues in which certain roadside objects had incorrect collision behaviours.
• Central Europe - Žabárna - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Central Europe - Žabárna - Fixed an issue in which hay bales were missing from a chicane while in Time Trial.
• Central Europe - Žabárna - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a fence without colliding with it.
• Central Europe - Žabárna - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a set of bushes without colliding with them.
• Central Europe - Žabárna - Fixed number of issues in which certain roadside objects had incorrect collision behaviours.
• Central Europe - Žabárna - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Estonia - Elva - Fixed an issue in which a roadside bush would abruptly stop the car after a collision.
• Estonia - Külaaseme - Fixed an issue in which a roadside bush would abruptly stop the car after a collision.
• Estonia - Metsalaane - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was placed too close to the roadside edge after a jump.
• Estonia - Metsalaane - Fixed an issue in which a roadside bush would abruptly stop the car after a collision.
• Estonia - Vahessaare - Fixed an issue in which a roadside bush would abruptly stop the car after a collision.
• Estonia - Vellavere - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was placed too close to the roadside edge after a jump.
• Finland - Peltola - Fixed an issue in which trackside signage for a different route was placed in a few corners.
• Finland - Peltola - Fixed an issue in which trackside signage for a few junctions was missing.
• Japan - Habu Dam - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Japan - Habucho - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Japan - Higashino - Fixed an issue in which a spectator was not covered by a reset zone.
• Japan - Hokono Lake - Fixed an issue in which a spectator was not covered by a reset zone.
• Japan - Kudarisawa - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Japan - Lake Mikawa - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Japan - Lake Mikawa - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through a hill on the side of the road.
• Japan - Nenoue Plateau - Fixed an issue in which a spectator was not covered by a reset zone.
• Japan - Tegano - Fixed an issue in which a spectator was not covered by a reset zone.
• Kenya - Malewa - Fixed an issue in which some corners were being called too late.
• Kenya - Wileli - Fixed an issue in which some corners were being called too late.
• Mediterraneo - Asco - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Mediterraneo - Asco - Fixed an issue in which the player would not get reset when driving into a specific reset zone.
• Mediterraneo - Maririe - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Mediterraneo - Monte Cinto - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Mediterraneo - Monte Cinto - Fixed an issue in which the player would not get reset when driving into a specific reset zone.
• Mediterraneo - Poggiola - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Mediterraneo - Ponte - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly.
• Mediterraneo - Ponte - Fixed an issue in which the player would not get reset when driving into a specific reset zone.
• Mediterraneo - Serra Di Cuzzioli - Fixed an issue in which the player would not get reset when driving into a specific reset zone.
• Oceania - Doctors Hill - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was placed too close to the roadside edge, and another issue in which a reset line was missing.
• Oceania - Mareretu - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was placed too close to the roadside edge, and another issue in which a reset line was missing.
• Oceania - Oakleigh - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was placed too close to the roadside edge, and another issue in which a reset line was missing.
• Oceania - Taipuha - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was placed too close to the roadside edge, and another issue in which a reset line was missing.
• Pacifico - Gunung Tujuh - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was missing after crossing the finish line.
• Pacifico - South Solok - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was missing after crossing the finish line.
• Pacifico - Talao - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was missing after crossing the finish line.
• Portugal - Anjos - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Portugal - Baião - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through some rock formations.
• Portugal - Baião - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Portugal - Caminha - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through some rock formations.
• Portugal - Caminha - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Portugal - Carrazedo - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Portugal - Ervideiro - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through some rock formations
• Portugal - Fridão - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through some rock formations.
• Portugal - Fridão - Fixed an issue in which the location was incorrectly labelled as an asphalt stage on UI screens.
• Portugal - Marão - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Portugal - Ponte de Lima - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Portugal - Viana do Castelo - Fixed an issue in which the player could drive through some rock formations.
• Sardinia - Bassacutena - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Sardinia - Littichedda - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Sardinia - Monte Olia - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Sardinia - Rena Majore - Fixed an issue in which a reset line was not functioning correctly, and co-driver calls would not function after reset.
• Sweden - Älgsjön - Fixed an issue in which the player's car would not reset after falling off a bridge.
• Sweden - Ekshärad - Fixed an issue in which the player's car would not reset after falling off a bridge.
• Sweden - Lövstaholm - Fixed an issue in which the player's car would not reset after falling off a bridge.
• Sweden - Vargasen - Fixed an issue in which the player's car would not reset after falling off a bridge.

Moments

• Moved Season 2 Moments to Archive tab.
• Addressed a number of issues where titles and descriptions were not being localised on UI screens.
• Adjusted Moments carousel so that new events now appear at the far left of the list instead of the far right.

Options & Settings

• Fixed an issue in which resetting tutorial messages would prevent players from accessing the Calendar in Career.

Photo Mode

• Fixed an issue in which the time of day on longer stages was locked to the stage start time instead of current replay time.

Quick Play

• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which a reset line was not functioning on some stages in Japan.
• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which an additional set of tyres is accidentally given to the player midway through an asphalt event.
• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which penalty times were not correctly synced across results screens for all players.
• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which the player could improperly get Terminal Damage at a specific corner in Oceania.
• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which the player's camera would change when moving to a new stage.
• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which the player's total event time was displaying incorrectly after competing in multiple championships.
• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which the player's total points were displaying incorrectly after competing in multiple championships.
• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Solo in which penalty rules for Regularity were displayed twice.

Rally School

• Resolved an exploit in which the player could repeatedly gain Rally Pass XP in Rally School.
• Lesson 3 (Gravel) - Fixed an issue in which the player could complete the lesson without correctly stopping within the designated area.

User Interface & HUD

• Added Jersey as a selectable option when choosing driver nationality.
• Added Guernsey as a selectable option when choosing driver nationality.
• Fixed an issue in which scrolling through leaderboard entries on PC with a controller would stop working.
• Fixed an issue in which the Friends List was still accessible while the player was playing offline or disconnected from the network.
• Removed a number of scene transitions from post-stage result screens.

Miscellaneous

• Fixed an issue in which the game displayed incorrect information should a player attempt to boot the title without having DX12 on their PC.
• Made some minor text and UI fixes across various areas of the game.
• Made several minor bug fixes and improvements across the game.

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The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download and addresses the key issues discovered after the release of v1.4.0

Crash Fixes

• Fixed an issue in which some players would experience a game crash when resuming Career.

AI

• Fixed an issue in which AI performance would dramatically decrease when resuming an in-progress Career or Championship Event.

Locations

• Chile - Bio Bio - Fixed an issue in which a penalty reset line was placed too close to a specific hairpin’s apex.
• Chile - Pulpería - Fixed an issue in which a penalty reset line was placed too close to a specific hairpin’s apex.
• Chile - María Las Cruces - Fixed an issue in which a penalty reset line was placed too close to a specific hairpin’s apex.
• Chile - Las Pataguas - Fixed an issue in which a penalty reset line was placed too close to a specific hairpin’s apex.
• Chile - Chivilingo - Fixed an issue in which a penalty reset line was placed too close to a specific hairpin’s apex.

Performance

• Addressed an issue on console that was causing additional screen tearing after the v1.4.0 update.
• Performance on console should now be similar to before v1.4.0. We will continue to investigate and address performance issues on console and PC in future updates.