With over 70 cars and the ability to create your own models: here is the new EA Sports WRC

If you are a fan of speed and realism, this video game promises to be for you .

Every time There is less time left before the release of the new one EA Sports WRC a title developed from scratch by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts (EA), which immerses itself in the fast-paced environment of World Rally Championship (WRC).

Although there are several video games competing to win the race in the automotive field, This is particularly distinguished by the official seal and approval of the sporting event. .

But that’s not all, since at 78 Vehicles of different types so that users can choose .

And if you feel that you are unable to reach this important amount, You can also create your own designs, both mechanically and aesthetically, to go out and ride multiple circuits. and surfaces.

Recently, La Tercera had the opportunity to participate in an interview in which the developers of the new EA Sports WRC analyzed the characteristics of the video game soon to be released.

There, the senior creative director of Codemasters, Ross Gowing predicted that the aim of the study was to generate an immersive experience in which “players feel like real pilots”. .

“This It’s the closest thing you can get to the sport without having to get off the couch. and all this wrapped in a television quality presentation”, he assured, “since we have the WRC license, We include all venues, crews, cars and competition equipment “.

As detailed, Such features were possible in part due to Codemasters’ experience in developing racing video games. for over 25 years.

Among the titles born in his studio, the saga is found Dirt Rally .

“We are building on this legacy and We have made many improvements in our handling on asphalt, gravel and snow. . Dirt Rally was critically acclaimed for the way it depicted the feel of the cars and I’m delighted with the way it the team worked to go even further this time “.

In this sense, Rowing emphasized that “It’s the biggest rally video game we’ve ever made and will feature 18 locations from around the world” .

For his part, the video game designer and professional rally racer in real life, Jon Armstrong gave a demonstration in which he chose a Toyota Yaris Rally1 HYBRID to cross Sardinia one of the circuits which includes EA Sports WRC.

“It’s definitely one of the hardest places, but it’s a great reward when you do it well” he commented, referring to the narrowness of the roads.

And when asked how video gaming differs from off-screen driving, he replies that “it’s very close” and that offers “a realistic feel” .

“I’m using it to train for real world events this year. So yeah, it’s a lot of fun and rewarding to drive.” Armstrong added.

In all, The video game includes more than 600 kilometers of unique roads which is almost double what was available in the previous one Dirt Rally 2.0 (2019).

Furthermore, It has over 200 scenes spread across 17 locations around the world (the 18 mentioned by Gowing will be available with a free update after the premiere). .

Along with this, one of the aspects that stood out the most at EA Sports is that “Improvements have been made to asphalt handling, response force, aerodynamic simulations, engine inertia, progressive braking and much more” .

Even though the developers relied on the advice of professional pilots, like Armstrong, to create an experience as realistic as possible, the video game It also has options for users of different skill levels to enjoy .

“In the real world, drivers use a complex language of coded notes to accurately describe the road. who await us. While this is faithfully reproduced in-game, a simplified rating system can break down the complex language of rally racing into more understandable terms. for everyone,” they said of the company.

EA Sports WRC It will be available for Playstation 5, Xbox Series X and S consoles, as well as for computers via Steam, Epic and EA App platforms. .

You can verify Minimum requirements for building a PC click on this link .

To this is added that It is suitable for all ages and its purchase price is 50 dollars or approximately $45,800 Chilean pesos at the current exchange rate.

Although the release date is scheduled for November 3, it can now be reserved on the official website of EA Sports WRC.

According to Gowing during the interview to which LT had access, In early 2024 they plan to launch a virtual reality modality for PC which will not be available at the time of the premiere, as they are still ironing out the final details.

“We know people are looking forward to it and we want to make sure it’s what they expect,” he stressed, later adding that “We will also have a sports mode next year, in which everyone will have the opportunity to compete to become the fastest virtual driver in the world” .

Following you will find a detailed analysis of EA Sports WRC then the list with the 78 vehicles it includes (divided into categories) and a trailer.

List of WRC cars

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

WRC2 cars *

• Citroën C3 Rallye2
• Ford Fiesta Rally2
• Hyundai i20 N Rally2
• Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo
• Skoda Fabia RS Rally2
• Volkswagen Polo GTI R5

WRC Juniors

• Ford Fiesta Rallye3

World Rally Cars 2017-2021

• Ford Fiesta WRC
• 2017 Volkswagen Golf

World Rally Cars 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 Cordoba WRC
• Skoda Fabia WRC
• SUBARU Impreza1998
• SUBARU Impreza2001
• SUBARU Impreza2008

Rally2*

• Ford Fiesta R5 MK7 Evo2
• Peugeot 208 T16 R5

Rally4 Cars

• Ford Fiesta MK8 Rally4
• Opel Adam R2
• Peugeot 208 Rally4
• Renault Twingo II

NR4/R4

• McRae R4
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
• 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 cars

• Ford Escort Mk6 Maxi
• Peugeot 306 Maxi
• Renault Maxi Mégane
• Seat Ibiza Car Kit
• Vauxhall Astra rally car
• Volkswagen Golf IV Car Kit

group A

• Ford Escort RS Cosworth
• Lancia Delta HF Integral
• Mitsubishi Galant VR4
• SUBARU Impreza1995
• SUBARU Heritage RS

List of Group B cars (Four-wheel drive)

• Audi Sport quattro S1 (E2)
• FordRS200
• Lancia Delta S4
• MG Metro 6R4
• Peugeot 205 T16 Evo2

Group B (rear-wheel drive)

• BMW M1 Procar Rally
• Lancia 037 Evo2
• Opel Manta 400
• Porsche 911 SCRS

H3 (rear-wheel drive)

• BMW M3 Evo Rally
• Ford Escort MK2 McRae Motorsport
• Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
• Lancia Stratos
• Opel Ascona 400
• Renault 5 Turbo

H2 (rear drive)

• Alpine Renault A110 1600 S
• Fiat 131 Abarth Rally
• Ford Escort MK2
• Avenger Hillman
• Opel Kadett C GT/E
• Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

H2 (front wheel drive)

• Peugeot 205 GTI
• Peugeot 309 GTI
• Volkswagen Golf GTI

H1 (front wheel drive)

• Lancia Fulvia HF
• MINI Cooper S
• Opel Nova Sport

Designer cars

• The car of the creator of the WRC
• Car from the creator of WRC2 *
• Car from the creator of the Junior WRC

*All WRC2 cars can compete in the Rally2 category.