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What should I know about the WRC series?

WRC is a series of rally games that uses the official license of the World Rally Championship, covering tracks, cars, events, and the names and likenesses of drivers and co-drivers who take part in WRC rallies. The World Rally Championship began in 1973 and has continued without pause, holding seasonal rallies across different countries to determine the best rally teams in the world. The championship is divided into different classes of cars and age brackets, and the WRC games aim to represent most of them.

The first properly licensed WRC game was released in 2001 and was developed by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game received four sequels in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, all developed by the same team and released exclusively on the PlayStation 2 console. After the release of the final title, the WRC license went unused for the next four years, as Evolution Studios began working on its own original racing franchise, MotorStorm, for PlayStation systems.

In 2009, the WRC license was acquired by the Italian studio Milestone, which developed four different games for PC and consoles under the title WRC: FIA World Rally Championship. These titles were released between 2010 and 2013. After the fourth game, the license changed hands again and was purchased by the French publisher Bigben Interactive, which assigned development to its subsidiary studio Kylotonn. The studio created seven subsequent games in the series, which were renamed simply WRC. These titles were released annually from 2015 to 2022.

In 2020, the WRC license was transferred to Codemasters for future installments planned after 2022. However, after Codemasters was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2021, the WRC IP was incorporated under the EA Sports label. Codemasters released only one game in the series, which premiered in 2023 as EA Sports WRC. The developer does not plan further entries, having been redirected to other projects by its new owner. It is already known that the license will be transferred to Nacon, which plans to completely reboot the franchise. The first installment of this new era in WRC games history is expected to be released in 2027.

WRC games are broadly categorized as arcade-sim racers. Depending on the specific installment and its developer, they may feature gameplay mechanics that lean more toward realism or arcade-style handling, largely determined by the physics engine and car simulation. The most recent titles move further into simulator territory, offering more complex driving models that react convincingly to different types of road surfaces. There is also a wide range of configuration options for rally vehicles, which play a crucial role during races and can easily change the outcome of a competition. Additionally, the series features advanced car damage models, an important aspect for fans of real WRC events, as rally driving is extremely demanding and dangerous. Most games in the franchise allow players to adjust the simulation level, which lowers or raises the overall difficulty. The simplest setting provides a classic, casual arcade feel, while the highest level is a true paradise for car enthusiasts who want to test their skills.

What are the cheapest offers for WRC games?

Among the 13 games games available on PC and consoles, the cheapest offer is C$0.95, and it applies to WRC 4 FIA World Rally Championship. The game was launched on October 25, 2013. If you want to pick the newest entry in the series instead, WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship Xbox One & Series is already up for grabs for C$53.49. The current most competitive price is at Microsoft Store, which is below the original C$53.49, letting you upgrade your game library without overspending. We monitor over all major and minor digital retailers, including leading storefronts like Steam and Epic Games Store, to surface the most attractive deals on both video games and DLCs. GG.deals is the ideal place to discover new games, grow your collection, and complete your gaming library.

What are all the WRC games in order of release?

A complete list sorted in order from the oldest game:

WRC FIA World Rally Championship (2010)
WRC FIA World Rally Championship 2 (2011)
WRC FIA World Rally Championship 3 (2012)
WRC 4 FIA World Rally Championship (2013)
WRC Powerslide (2014)
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship (2015)
WRC 6 FIA World Rally Championship (2016)
WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship (2017)
WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship (2019)
WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship (2020)
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship (2021)
WRC Generations - The FIA WRC Official Game (2022)
EA SPORTS WRC (2023)

The earliest modern game from the series was released on October 8, 2010, and the newest on June 4, 2024. Our site displays the release date for each game, along with the lowest available price for each title at the top of this page. You can also use the price tracking feature to pick up your favorite titles at discounted prices.