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[IbizaPocholo]

Hailed by reviewers and professional drivers, the standard-setting off-road racing simulation has been reinvented! Reach the 2021 season podium, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the competition, relive the highlights at the wheel of legendary cars. Never has the WRC experience been this intense! Rise to the challenge!

 

[Skifi28]

Damn, it feels like 9 just got released. It was ok, but I went right back to Dirt 2 after I got the platinum. Not sure they can make any drastic changes within a year or so, we'll see.

 

[GaviotaGrande]

Cross-gen. MEH.

 

[FatKingBallman]

WRC9 is such a gem. Especially so good with DualSense

 

[Aldynes]

Damn, it feels like 9 just got released. It was ok, but I went right back to Dirt 2 after I got the platinum. Not sure they can make any drastic changes within a year or so, we'll see.

I bought Dirt 2 a week ago, i really enjoy it, i got hooked on rally games on ps1/ps2 era, Sega Rally series, tog gear on n64, collin mac rae on ps1, but somehow never bought another since 2006, i think it was Sega Rally on PS3, then I moved on Motorstorm games, recently I saw a video of Sega Lord X about the lesser know Sega Rally 2006 on PS2 exclusive to japan, been playing that and Shox on PS2 a fellow GAFer recommended me, stubble upon a gif of Dirt 2 when browsing and that sealed the deal.

 

[wipeout364]

This is their last one I think, probably getting it out ASAP before the rights expire, didn't Codemasters acquire the rights till 2028 or something or were they nonexclusive?

 

[Masterbrew]

New locations are cool, but I'm more interested to learn what they've done to fix or improve the core game in the short time since WRC9.

 

[Miles708]

No chance of this running at 60fps on PS4, right?

 

[UnNamed]

This is the last WRC from Kylotonn before Codemaster, right?

 

[xrnzaaas]

Cross-gen. MEH.

It's going to be like that for at least another year, the next-gen userbase is too small and WRC 9 already struggled for sales despite being offered on both generations of consoles.

 

[Reindeer]

Looks like DLC for WRC 9, yawn. It's time move to next gen and bring a fresh experience. Hopefully new Test Drive is next gen.

 

[TrebleShot]

This game is incredible on PS5.
The DualSense implementation is one of the best on the console.

Im not even a fan of the sport but heard rumours is was second best to Astro in terms of feedback and trigger effect and they weren't wrong, you literally feel everything its really impressive, everyone with PS5 should try it.

Shame Codemasters will butcher all that and be lazy with it.

 

[drotahorror]

Day 1 on Steam. Epic lost their exclusivity deal. WRC 8 and 9 have shaped up to be really solid rally games. I believe they'll have one more go before Codemasters take over. Would be great if this was their final one and they just supported it with DLC.

 

[xrnzaaas]

This game is incredible on PS5.
The DualSense implementation is one of the best on the console.

Im not even a fan of the sport but heard rumours is was second best to Astro in terms of feedback and trigger effect and they weren't wrong, you literally feel everything its really impressive, everyone with PS5 should try it.

Shame Codemasters will butcher all that and be lazy with it.

Yeah the DualSense implementation is very cool, my fingers actually hurt a bit after fighting with the triggers after a long stage. The rumbles are also very accurate, there's even small feedback when you're driving on tarmac.

 

[Tommi84]

Dang, I haven't even played the WRC9 yet, still playing WRC8

 

[GruntosUK]

I just started 9 a week ago. Much better level design than Dirt Rally 2.0, but the handling isn't quite as nice (I prefer the level design out of the two). The 120hz mode is brilliant, I'm hoping others follow suit because it really makes a difference.

 

[TrebleShot]

h

Yeah the DualSense implementation is very cool, my fingers actually hurt a bit after fighting with the triggers after a long stage. The rumbles are also very accurate, there's even small feedback when you're driving on tarmac.

aha yeah man its Petty amazing, sucks they are losing the license, Dirt doesn't feel the same at all, maybe they can buy out the studio that made WRC. lol

 

[GMAK2442]

It could really by a nice game. But I have play enough rally in the past years in my One-Book. This said, I will pass and wait for something like Hotwhell. The game trailer I have seen yesterday.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I like WRC9, bought it on sale earlier this year. It plays well on PS5. I would like Dirt 2 more but its last-gen. WRC9 has fast loading, good haptics, 120hz etc. Hoped Codemaster would release Dirt 2 complete on PS5/SX

 

[nkarafo]

From the video it looks very realistic graphically. Seems like a nice jump from the previous games.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Take a look at gameplay for the Croatia Rally, available in the upcoming game, WRC 10.

The Croatia Rally takes place entirely on asphalt on very varied surfaces that are often rutted and damaged from the region's bad weather. These roads in the heart of the Croatian countryside are often extremely narrow and require immaculate handling to maintain speed.

WRC 10 launches on September 2, 2021, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The game will also be released at a later date on Nintendo Switch.

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

Is this game as hardcore as Dirt Rally? I appreciate the realistic approach but DR just pissed me off after some time with its insta death because i clipped a tree.

 

[Klik]

Is this game as hardcore as Dirt Rally? I appreciate the realistic approach but DR just pissed me off after some time with its insta death because i clipped a tree.

Tarmac/asphalt physics are so much better in WRC.Can't wait to try Croatian stage.


But i would say i'm kinda happy that Dirt Rally got WRC licence just because they support VR.Honestly, every racing game from now on should support VR.

 

[sncvsrtoip]

Is this game as hardcore as Dirt Rally? I appreciate the realistic approach but DR just pissed me off after some time with its insta death because i clipped a tree.

I've found wrc easier to survive

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Tackle the Acropolis Rally, one of the historic events included in WRC 10. With winding and dusty mountain roads, sometimes on the edges of cliffs, the Acropolis Rally of Greece is famous for being particularly challenging for drivers. In 2021 it is celebrating its big return to the Championship after an eight-year absence.

#WRC10 will be available September 2, 2021 on consoles.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

The WRC license didn't get off to the best of starts, but over the last couple of years, the developer has really come into its own and become increasingly confident in its abilities. Last year's WRC 9 in particular was a solid treat for rally racing sim fans, and the hope is that the upcoming WRC 10 is going to keep the series' upward trajectory going.

We're less than a month away from the game's launch at this point, and there's plenty that we've learned about it so far. Here, we're going to take a look at the key details you should know about WRC 10.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

Yeah the DualSense implementation is very cool, my fingers actually hurt a bit after fighting with the triggers after a long stage. The rumbles are also very accurate, there's even small feedback when you're driving on tarmac.

HOLY SHIT dude. WTF that sounds insane.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Watch the Subaru Impreza WRC in the 1997 Rallye Sanremo, when Colin McRae achieved one of the most stunning victories of his career, overcoming other drivers. This iconic moment of the WRC is part of the Anniversary mode of WRC 10!

Pre-order WRC 10 and receive for free the Subaru Impreza WRC 1997 and the Rallye Sanremo Historical Event.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Take a look at the trailer for the Livery Editor, a new feature coming to WRC 10.

The Livery Editor is a comprehensive customization tool that invites the community of players to push the limits of their imagination. In WRC 10, players can create totally unique liveries from nearly thirty WRC, WRC 2, WRC 3, and Junior WRC cars included in the game, as well as the historical cars.

WRC 10 launches on September 7, 2021, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, and on Nintendo Switch at a later date.

 

[Connificent]

Just give Codemasters the license already

 

[Miles708]

Just give Codemasters the license already

And make an online-only bug-riddled feature-lacking mess?

 

[Elbow Identity Shallow]

This has been getting better year on year and last year's game was fantastic and a serious competitor to the Dirt Rally games.
Now the license is with EA I really hope they don't kill it off with meaningless yearly updates that don't really advance the game. I think the only reason that CodeMasters went for the license was because in terms of driving games, Nacon had become serious competition for them and CodeMasters only make driving games.
I'll definitely be buying this year's game
EA have already started adding classic WRC liveries to Dirt 5 which it really needed as for they used the same livery editor that Evolution created for DriveClub and as much as I loved that game, the livery editor really was the most useless that I've seen. Even the liveries created by Evolution in both games were really poor.

 

[SpongebobSquaredance]

Meanwhile I play V_Rally 2.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox One, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

"WRC 10 is a great rally game and a lovely, if a fraction flawed, ode to the... 49-year history of the World Rally Championship. The end result isn't streets ahead of the already impressive WRC 9 - and it's still making some of the latter's minor mistakes - but WRC 10 is another successful example of KT Racing's commitment to fantastic stage design and frantic, fast-paced, and occasionally unforgiving fun."

 

[IbizaPocholo]

WRC 10 has conquered the heart of sim-racing enthusiasts all over the world. Critically acclaimed by the press and rally players alike for its fantastic stage design, career mode and driving experience!

#WRC10 is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, it's first free content update will be live on October 21, 2021!

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Drive through the winding and dusty mountain roads, sometimes on the cliff edges of the 2021 Acropolis Rally, or relive 5 new Historical Events including Richard Burns' victory on the 2000 Safari Rally Kenya in his Subaru Impreza WRC.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

WRC 10 has conquered the heart of sim-racing enthusiasts all over the world. Critically acclaimed by the press and rally players alike for its fantastic stage design, career mode and driving experience!

With a brand new livery editor, WRC 10 brings the cherry of the cake for the rally community who can express now their creativity. Watch here some of the best creations from the 30,000 liveries created in just 3 months!