WRC Generations

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WRC Generations
WRC Generations cover.jpg
Cover art featuring the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 of Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson
Developer(s) Kylotonn
Publisher(s) Nacon
Series World Rally Championship
Platform(s)
Release
  • Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
    • WW: November 3, 2022
  • Nintendo Switch
    • WW: December 26, 2022
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

WRC Generations is a racing video game developed by Kylotonn and published by Nacon. It is the seventh entry in the World Rally Championship series by the French developer and holds the official license of the 2022 World Rally Championship. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on November 3, 2022 and Nintendo Switch on December 26, 2022.

Contents

It is the final WRC game to be developed by Kylotonn, as Codemasters and EA Sports take over the rights from 2023 onwards.

Gameplay

As the new hybrid was implemented in the 2022 season, the game features brand-new car models based on the Ford Puma Rally1, Hyundai i20 N Rally1 and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 respectively. [1] Other than the three Group Rally1 cars, the game includes Group Rally2 cars and legendary cars, which would ensure vehicle number no fewer than thirty-seven. [2] The Anniversary mode, which was first introduced in WRC 10 , has also returned. [3]

Development and release

WRC Generations was revealed on May 18, 2022, with both Kylotonn and Nacon return to work on the game. [4] The game is set to be launched for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S platforms. [5] The original release date was October 13, but two weeks before it was moved to November 3. [6] A Nintendo Switch version has been announced for December 1, 2022 but released in North America in December 26, 2022. [7]

Reception

WRC Generations received "mixed or average" reviews for PlayStation 5 according to Metacritic, a review aggregator. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Romano, Sal (May 18, 2022). "WRC Generations announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC". gematsu.com. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  2. ↑ Co, Alex (May 18, 2022). "WRC Generations Announced With New Trailer, Races Out This Autumn 2022". mp1st.com. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  3. ↑ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (May 18, 2022). "WRC Generations game unveiled, will showcase hybrid power in October". traxion.gg. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ Parsons, Alban (May 18, 2022). "WRC Generations will be released in October 2022". socialpost.news. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  5. ↑ Parsons, Alban (May 19, 2022). "WRC Generations - Announcement Trailer". IGN . Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  6. ↑ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (September 30, 2022). "WRC Generations release date moved to November". Traxion. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  7. ↑ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (November 1, 2022). "WRC Generations releases on Switch 1st December". Traxion. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  8. ↑ "WRC Generations". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
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