That sound you can hear is me sighing into the steering wheel of my virtual Lancia Delta. Codemasters has announced that it's "pausing development plans on future rally titles" now it's finished adding stuff to EA Sports WRC , with the official WRC licence being revealed to movin
That sound you can hear is me sighing into the steering wheel of my virtual Lancia Delta. Codemasters has announced that it's "pausing development plans on future rally titles" now it's finished adding stuff to EA Sports WRC, with the official WRC licence being revealed to moving on at the same time.
Build the rally car of your dreams in EA SPORTS™ WRC 24, our most expansive rally experience yet. As the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, and developed by the award-winning DiRT Rally team , EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 takes you on an adrenaline-filled journey acros
Build the rally car of your dreams in EA SPORTS™ WRC 24, our most expansive rally experience yet. As the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, and developed by the award-winning DiRT Rally team, EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 takes you on an adrenaline-filled journey across 20 stunning locations, including the new Tet Rally Latvia and the Orlen 80th Rally Poland.
Feel the intensity behind the wheel of high-performance cars like the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 and Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID. Codemasters' renowned multi-surface Dynamic Handling System has been refined for WRC 24—adjust it to suit your skill level and experience the thrill of driving on authentic surfaces that degrade over time.
DYNAMIC HANDLING SYSTEM Codemasters’ renowned multi-surface handling model is improved for WRC. Tailor it to match your skill level and put it to the test on degradating surfaces.
JOURNEY THROUGH WRC HISTORY Rise to the challenge behind the wheel of epic WRC machinery. Travel through over 60 years of rallying history with decades of authentically recreated historic cars.
VR (BETA) Take to the driver's seat with virtual reality support in the most demanding racing conditions on the planet.
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Whether you’re ready to embark on an amazing journey or have a little friendly competition, the Summer Sale gives you a chance to grab some of your favorite titles at huge savings. Get great deals on EA’s collection of games and start your adventure.
*OFFERS MAY VARY OR CHANGE. SEE RETAILER SITE FOR DETAILS.
Get 40% off EA SPORTS™ WRC now until January 4! The deals don't end there, save up to 85% on even more EA titles. *OFFERS MAY VARY OR CHANGE. SEE RETAILER SITE FOR DETAILS.
This is rally, built by you, from the DiRT up. Welcome to @EASPORTSWRC. Pre-order EA SPORTS™ WRC and get behind the wheel from October 31st as well as extra content. Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%* Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and re
This is rally, built by you, from the DiRT up. Welcome to @EASPORTSWRC.
Pre-order EA SPORTS™ WRC and get behind the wheel from October 31st as well as extra content.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Don't miss out! There's still time to pre-order* EA SPORTS™ WRC and receive 3-day early access, all five VIP Rally Pass seasons, and the 3x Team Apparel Pack. Find out when you can build and drive your dream rally car. EA SPORTS™ WRC is the all-new official videogame of the FIA W
Don't miss out! There's still time to pre-order* EA SPORTS™ WRC and receive 3-day early access, all five VIP Rally Pass seasons, and the 3x Team Apparel Pack.
Find out when you can build and drive your dream rally car.
EA SPORTS™ WRC is the all-new official videogame of the FIA World Rally Championship, the first developed by the award-winning team behind the DiRT Rally series. 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.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Watch as reality and games meet as some of the best drivers get hands on with EA SPORTS™ WRC. Featuring: Ott Tänak Oliver & Petter Solberg Takamoto Katsuta Esapekka Lappi Teemu Suninen Gus Greensmith Robert Virves William Creighton Hamza Anwar Watch them take to the wheel and
Watch as reality and games meet as some of the best drivers get hands on with EA SPORTS™ WRC.
Watch them take to the wheel and put EA SPORTS™ WRC through its paces as the drivers get their first hands on with the game.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/WRC/
*Conditions and restrictions apply. See http://ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc/disclaimers for details.
Watch as Racing and Rally pros go head-to-head, Abbie Eaton puts her skills to the test by taking on the world of Rally with the guidance of Adrien Fourmaux. Abbie will start off by getting to grips with Rally through EA SPORTS™ WRC as Adrien sets increasingly more difficult chal
Watch as Racing and Rally pros go head-to-head, Abbie Eaton puts her skills to the test by taking on the world of Rally with the guidance of Adrien Fourmaux. Abbie will start off by getting to grips with Rally through EA SPORTS™ WRC as Adrien sets increasingly more difficult challenges, does Abbie have what it takes to get through them?
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
You can install EA SPORTS WRC from 15.00 UTC today and get 3 days early access when you pre-order. Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%* Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery &
You can install EA SPORTS WRC from 15.00 UTC today and get 3 days early access when you pre-order.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Each Season, players can unlock a racing suit, pair of gloves, a helmet design for their custom driver, and a selection of decals for use in the livery editor, as well as a livery to show off on the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID, Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID, and the Toyota GR Yaris Ral
Each Season, players can unlock a racing suit, pair of gloves, a helmet design for their custom driver, and a selection of decals for use in the livery editor, as well as a livery to show off on the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID, Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID, and the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID.
The Rally pass will have free, VIP and EA Play rewards.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Get an early look at EA SPORTS WRC thanks to the EA Creator Network! Here are the first impressions and gameplay videos from a selection of creators and media. 📺 Watch now: Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%* Pre order* WRC Standard Editio
Get an early look at EA SPORTS WRC thanks to the EA Creator Network!
Here are the first impressions and gameplay videos from a selection of creators and media.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Watch the WRC World Champion Kalle Rovanperä grab the virtual steering wheel and put EA SPORTS WRC through its paces as he gives his first impression to Codemasters’ most authentic rallying game to-date. WRC will feature over 200 rally stages with greater realism, fidelity, and d
Watch the WRC World Champion Kalle Rovanperä grab the virtual steering wheel and put EA SPORTS WRC through its paces as he gives his first impression to Codemasters’ most authentic rallying game to-date.
WRC will feature 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.
EA SPORTS™ WRC lets you build the car of your dreams in the all-new official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, the first developed by the award-winning team behind the DiRT Rally series. 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.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Watch as we take the wheel and tackle three exciting stages and show case how seasons affect more than just the background with this exlusive first look at gameplay • Rally Estonia Route #9 | Vahessaare | Distance: 6.2km • Rally Japan Route #01 | Lake Mikawa | Distance: 19.9km •
Watch as we take the wheel and tackle three exciting stages and show case how seasons affect more than just the background with this exlusive first look at gameplay
• Rally Estonia Route #9 | Vahessaare | Distance: 6.2km • Rally Japan Route #01 | Lake Mikawa | Distance: 19.9km • Rally Sweden Route #04 | Lauksjoen | Distance: 11km
The cars featured in the video: Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID, Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, and Ford Fiesta Rally3.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Learn about the exciting modes and features you’ll experience across EA SPORTS™ WRC in another Deep Dive! Get to know Career, Builder, and Moments - the headline game modes in WRC - as well as many more ways to enjoy the world of rally. Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purc
Learn about the exciting modes and features you’ll experience across EA SPORTS™ WRC in another Deep Dive! Get to know Career, Builder, and Moments - the headline game modes in WRC - as well as many more ways to enjoy the world of rally.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
EA SPORTS™ WRC will feature over 200 rally stages with greater realism, fidelity, and detail than ever before along with over 80 rally cars, covering the entire history of the sport. The Dynamic Handling System is the most authentic and dynamic handling model the Codemasters team
EA SPORTS™ WRC will feature over 200 rally stages with greater realism, fidelity, and detail than ever before along with over 80 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.
Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*
Pre order* WRC Standard Edition now and receive: • 3-Day Early Access • Ford, Toyota and Hyundai livery & apparel packs • VIP Rally Pass for 5 in-game seasons
Build the car of your dreams in the all-new official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*. EA SPORTS™ WRC is the all-new official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, the first devel
Build the car of your dreams in the all-new official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Eligible DiRT Rally 2.0 owners can pre-purchase EA SPORTS WRC and save 10%*.
EA SPORTS™ WRC is the all-new official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, the first developed by the award-winning team behind the DiRT Rally series. 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 pursuit of the perfect run.
Pre-purchase* EA SPORTS WRC and receive, 3 Days Early Access, all 5 VIP Rally Pass seasons, and the 3 x Team Apparel pack."
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/WRC/
*Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc/disclaimers for details.
All patch notes for the game can be found here . Version 1.18 April 8, 2021 Content: New Livery: SUBARU Impreza 1995 - DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series (Black) New Livery: SUBARU Impreza 1995 - DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series (Blue) New Livery: SUBARU Impreza 1995 - DiRT Rally 2.0 World S
Codemasters® today brings DiRT to life with the launch of the ‘Codemasters DiRT Rally Team’. Comprising of Jon Armstrong and co-driver Phil Hall, the duo will make their debut appearance this April in the 2021 Junior WRC Championship (Junior WRC). The season starts in Croatia bef
Codemasters® today brings DiRT to life with the launch of the ‘Codemasters DiRT Rally Team’. Comprising of Jon Armstrong and co-driver Phil Hall, the duo will make their debut appearance this April in the 2021 Junior WRC Championship (Junior WRC). The season starts in Croatia before heading to Portugal, Estonia, Belgium, and Spain. Additional support comes from Thrustmaster and the Royal Air Force for the 2021 season.
The Junior WRC is widely regarded as one of the most hotly contested series on the rally calendar. Open to drivers under 30, competitors compete in identical Ford Fiesta Rally4 cars, all supplied by M-Sport Poland, which allows for a highly competitive yet level playing field. Set across five European locations, the Junior WRC retains the WRC race weekend set-up with drivers tackling identical stages and routes.
Jon Armstrong, 26, turned professional in 2015 and has competed in the WRC at both Junior and WRC2 levels. Alongside working full-time at Codemasters as the rally expert, Jon is known on the esports scene, having won the 2018 Esports WRC Championship. Co-driver, Phil Hall, is an RAF reserve and ex-rally driver with several years’ experience at WRC and Junior WRC levels.
“We’re excited to launch the Codemasters DiRT Rally Team, and we have high hopes for Jon and Phil in the upcoming Junior WRC season,” said Ross Gowing, DiRT Rally Game Director at Codemasters. “Working alongside Jon, I know the skill, passion and dedication he brings. He’ll have the entire studio and DiRT Rally community behind him.”
I’m incredibly grateful to Codemasters for putting their faith in me, and I’m honoured to be the driver for the Codemasters DiRT Rally Team,” said Jon Armstrong. “Due to lockdown, my partnership with Phil has developed through training using DiRT Rally 2.0. We can’t wait for the Junior WRC to start, and we will share our experiences with the community through a series of behind the scenes videos.”
Note: The car model shown in this announcement is for illustrative purposes only and was supplied to us by our team's livery designer. It is not developed by Codemasters or intended to be used in a Codemasters game.
Competition is where the spirit of rally truly shines and after our previous Club Championship ended DiRT Rally 2.0 players were hungry for more, so here we go with the 2021 Official DiRT Club's Championship Season. Join the Club Hang out on the Codemasters Forum Learn with the D
Competition is where the spirit of rally truly shines and after our previous Club Championship ended DiRT Rally 2.0 players were hungry for more, so here we go with the 2021 Official DiRT Club's Championship Season.
The Official DiRT Club is the largest Club in DiRT Rally 2.0, with around 20,000 members. It is run by us here at Codemasters and serves as a fun place to race against your friends.
While not as ultra-serious and competitive as the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series, the Official DiRT Club is still a place where players of all skill levels like to take each other on and improve as virtual rally drivers.
In 2020 we hosted a year-long Championship Season, taking in the many different locales of the game, and we'll do the same again for 2021, but with a few minor tweaks to the formula.
There are no prizes for this; it is a Club like any other in the game, however the challenge of such a long set of rallies and the bragging rights of a strong finish are worthy rewards in and of themselves.
The 2021 Season
For the 2021 season we'll visit 12 Locations in DiRT Rally 2.0, 6 from the base game and 6 from the Game of the Year Edition. All will be in the highly popular R5 Class, which are the same cars used near the top level of real-world rallies around the world today.
Each rally will consist of 12 Stages, with long drives between each Service Area to promote alternate tyre strategies. As with every Club you only have one attempt at each Stage, so you'll need to strike the balance between survival and raw pace.
You will have around 3-4 weeks to complete each Event, and you don't need to complete a full Event in one sitting. This is a Cross-Platform Championship so whether you're on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam or Oculus you'll be racing against an enormous community of rally fans.
New for 2021 is the addition of Hardcore Damage to the Official Club. Many of our active players are now veterans who desire a stronger challenge, and with Hardcore Damage it's easier to get punctures and other issues from your mishaps. Spare tyres will be crucial to your success here, though brave players may forego them to save weight.
As always, the Official DiRT Club is open to everyone, simply hit the link here and it'll appear in-game right away. All assists are allowed, as are all camera angles, and no cars are blacklisted or forbidden; if you can pick it in-game, you can drive it.
Route & Weather Information
For those looking to find out exactly what lies ahead of them on the road, here is the full breakdown of every Stage, as well as the road surface, weather condition and Service Area time.
As you can see, this will be a highly challenging set of Events where getting to the finish safely is as important as getting to the end quickly. Hardcore Damage is also enabled.
This Club Championship will end at midnight on January 1, 2022 and is sure to be another exciting set of rallies for you all to enjoy. Good luck out there on the road and remember the famous phrase: "If in doubt, FLAT OUT"
Back in August tens of thousands of players began a quest to prove who was the strongest driver of them all, and on February 27 we had our answer. Here’s a look back at the 2020 DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series season. August-November: Qualifiers The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series' secon
Back in August tens of thousands of players began a quest to prove who was the strongest driver of them all, and on February 27 we had our answer. Here’s a look back at the 2020 DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series season.
August-November: Qualifiers
The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series' second season kicked off in August of 2020 with in-game Qualifiers running for three months. Competitors could aim for a spot in the Rally Playoffs, Rallycross or both, with the top drivers on Xbox, PlayStation and Steam progressing to the next stage.
Already battle-hardened by Time Trials and Daily Challenges since the release of the game in February, DiRT Rally 2.0’s top drivers came out in force and threw down new records every week. The fastest drivers from each Round would take part in one of three Playoff broadcasts, with the winners from those making it to the Semi-Finals in December.
Everybody that took part in the Qualifiers earned themselves a new car for participating, the Ford Fiesta R5 MKII.
In mid December the competition heated up as the Quarter and Semi-Finals got underway. These events were streamed live to a global audience with our commentators Andrew Coley and Jon Armstrong calling the shots live from Silverstone.
First up were the Rally competitors, who would have to tackle classic rally machines like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI and the Porsche 911 SC RS. The Stages were tricky as well, with big drama all the way to the end as some positions were decided on the final corner after an hour of rallying.
In Rallycross the World RX Supercars provided their usual mix of drama and intensity, along with plenty of high-precision racing from the game's best players. In the end there were no major surprises as the top competitors from the 2019 World Series retained their form with many qualifying for the 2020 finals.
Qualifying done, Playoffs done, it was time to crown our champions in the Grand Finals.
Originally set to take place in-person at the Autosport International Show in the UK, the Grand Finals were ultimately pushed back to February and held virtually, with commentary live from Motorsport Network's Silverstone studio.
All of our competitors would be well-equipped for the Grand Finals, with identical hardware being shipped around the world including the latest gear from Thrustmaster, the series' official partner. They would also be driving two significant cars in Rally and Rallycross history, Colin McRae's 1995 SUBARU Impreza and Johan Kristoffersson's Volkswagen Polo R Supercar.
After all of our finalists showed tremendous skill and bravery in the opening five Stages, the top three were then sent off to Wales for the final showdown on the iconic Sweet Lamb route. They would run one at a time with the full onboards shown live.
Reigning champion Joona Pankkonen was up first and was fully committed, producing some of the most exciting moments in World Series history with a true rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in a tense rollover comparable to Colin McRae's famous moment at the 2006 X-Games.
Kazuho Iwata would follow Pankkonen and had a much smoother run until he reached the same point that Pankkonen rolled the Impreza. Like his rival, Iwata was also fully-committed, however the landing was less fortunate as he sent his SUBARU end-over-end, ensuring he's finish no higher than third overall.
That left it up to Lukas Mateja to challenge Pankkonen for the title with the final run of the series. His run was a true blend of Pankkonen's dramatics and Iwata's calmness, with no major incidents. Although Pankkonen had more raw pace in some sections, the time lost through some of the bigger jumps was ultimately the deciding factor, as Lukas Mateja secured the rally title with two seconds to spare.
In Rallycross the action was less intense but dramatic all the same. Mateja, fresh off his rally title, was now hoping to do the double however the Dall'olmo brothers are a force to be reckoned with and dominated the qualifying heats.
With 6 strong races and plenty of fair, but fast racing behind them, the finalists headed to Silverstone for a winner-takes-all showdown. Mateja would start in fifth with the Dall'olmo brothers on the front row, however the opening lap shuffle saw Mateja quickly climb to second, where he was chasing down Quentin Dall'olmo's red Volkswagen Polo.
It was not a solitary chase as double-champion Killian Dall'olmo was right alongside, and the two briefly tangled on the final lap. Meanwhile up front it was Quentin who would put in a textbook lights-to-flag performance and take his maiden World Series title.
Congratulations to our champions, podium-winners and everybody else on rising to the challenge this season, and many thanks to all of you for competing, tuning in and supporting the World Series.
