WRC 8 Will Arrive On All Platforms Later This Year

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 24, 2019

News: After a brief hiatus, WRC is returning with a new iteration featuring improvements across the board.

Kylotonn and Bigben revealed earlier today that WRC is back with WRC 8, FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) 2019. The WRC franchise has been gone for a couple of years and the developers have taken the time to try and improve all aspects of the game including better graphics, more technical routes, smoother pace notes, and a more comprehensive career mode.

In WRC 8, players will be able to choose their driver from the official teams of the 2019 season marked by the return of Sébastien Ogier (6 times World Champion) from Citroën Racing, accompanied by Esapekka Lappi, while Toyota will try to defend its 2018 manufacturers’ title with Jari-Matti Latvala, Kris Meeke and Ott Tänak. 2019 is also marked by the return of the nine-time World Champion and WRC legend, Sébastien Loeb, driving this year for Hyundai Motorsport in support of Thierry Neuville, Andreas Mikkelsen and Dani Sordo. M-Sport Ford, will rely on Elfyn Evans and Teemu Suninento draw attention again.

WRC 8 will also offers a selection of WRC 2 and Junior WRC drivers as well as a few historic models to be revealed very shortly. Talent and concentration will be needed to overcome more than 100 special stages taking place in 14 countries. You will be able to upgrade your car to new levels of detail and develop your team in an in-depth and intense career mode.

A new dynamic weather system has been developed to add random elements to the driving experience, but also to increase realism in the game. Managing the weather is a real challenge for the drivers: modified grip, car settings adjustments, tire selection optimization, weather team relationship to ensure the best tips and information on the latest conditions. More than mere visual effects, climatic conditions become crucial, especially in the management of your career.

Take a look at the reveal trailer below and tell us what you think. WRC 8 will arrive on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC in September. Will you be picking it up?