WRC8 WRC 8 The Game

[Paul Jeffrey]

Kylotonn Racing Games have confirmed this September will see the release of the next officially licensed World Rally Championship video game - WRC 8.

Imaginatively titled as always, the eighth instalment to the steadily improving WRC franchise of games is set to launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC this September, and promises to be an all round improvement on previous iterations of the long running franchise.

New for WRC 8 will be a revised physics system across the many varied different racing surfaces within the game, plus the inclusion of what looks to be an already very impressive looking dynamic weather system, presumably adding a feature to allow the 100+ official WRC stages to be experienced in a variety of different weather conditions.

Of the new dynamic weather, Bigben and Kylotonn had the following to say during a brief press release to accompany the brand new announcement trailer:

"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, tyre 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"

Of course with the title coming out toward the end of the year, the new WRC 8 release will replicate the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship season, including the latest cars and drivers from the official teams' of the category. Featuring over 50 drivers, including the returning multiple champion Sébastien Loeb in his new Hyundai, 14 different events across over 100 individual stages, WRC 8 certainly lacks nothing in terms of scale.

Most importantly of all for sim racers looking to get their rally kicks, Kylotonn have promised that "WRC 8 will go above and beyond WRC 7, especially in the steering requirements and the realistic physics of the vehicles" - one of the weaker points from previous releases.

As well as the class leading WRC cars, the new game is also set to feature a selection of vehicles from the WRC 2 and Junior WRC categories, alongside a number of historic cars. Team management is also set to play a role in the expanded career mode, with the player able to improve their car by way of upgrades and team developments, of which more details are expected to be revealed in the near future.

Exciting times for fans of sideways action.

WRC 8 releases for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam/PC September 2019.

Check out the upcoming WRC 8 sub forum here at RaceDepartment for the latest news, discussions and conversation prior to the big game reveal this September!

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[north]

Easier to kick out the rear and hold it there.
Handbrake works properly.
More setup stuff to fiddle with.
JWRC - WRC 2 privateer -WRC 2 pro - WRC.
Something about special modes for classic cars?

I already like 7 so this looks promising. Can't wait to see my awesome handbrake turns in the replay. (I wish)

 

[69Harder]

The stage and sound design is absolutely amazing !

I get strong RBR withdrawal symptoms when I see the footage showing the stages

 

[69Harder]

Maybe because it's not considered A Masterpiece
Or the payment was to small

 

[ShredatorFIN]

Hope it has SAT forces in the force feedback this time. And overall FFB needs to improve, it was built around using (not just spring but) damper which made it kind of muddy and rubbery feeling.

Looks good though. If FFB and physics (and sounds) improve, it will give Dirt Rally 2.0 a run for it's money. Tarmac is better already in WRC7

 

[69Harder]

Hope it has SAT forces in the force feedback this time. And overall FFB needs to improve, it was built around using (not just spring but) damper which made it kind of muddy and rubbery feeling.

Looks good though. If FFB and physics (and sounds) improve, it will give Dirt Rally 2.0 a run for it's money. Tarmac is better already in WRC7

Hopefully the final nail in the coffin for the moneygrabbing Codemasters

 

[Rally_1337]

Did they say something about the carrer mode? I hate team "management" like in Dirt 4 or V-Rally 4, I just want to DRIVE.

 

[north]

Did they say something about the carrer mode? I hate team "management" like in Dirt 4 or V-Rally 4, I just want to DRIVE.

They talk a bit about the career mode from the 33 min mark.

 

[Rally_1337]

I watched it and I don't like their plans, I just want to drive.
But good to hear that they plan a new more natural sounding co-driver system, improved replay cameras and a dashboard cam. It seems they have understand the issues of the previous WRC games.

 

[ShredatorFIN]

There is always quickplay if you don't like Career, I wouldn't be too worried.

VR is still not happening though. From YouTube comments:

 

[Rally_1337]

In quick game, I don't have multiple stages in a row with damage carry-over, cumulative times and repair time management.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Bigben Games have released replay footage from the upcoming WRC 8 around a stage of the 2019 ADAC Rallye Deutschland location.

Having recently run a community day for WRC eSport players using an alpha version of the in development WRC 8 title, WRC eSport driver WED Subee203 managed to get his hands on the virtual Citroën C3 WRC around one of the ultra fast German tarmac stages, and Bigben decided to release the replay of his run for us all to enjoy.

WRC 8 is set to feature the full 2019 FIA World Rally Championship and will come complete with no less than 14 rallies across over 100 special stages - recreating the real world series in what is the latest in a very long running and increasingly improving game franchise.

As well as all the locations from this years WRC, the game will also include cars from the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship and a selection of WRC 2 and Junior WRC drivers, plus a nice smattering of machinery from the history of the category.

WRC 8 will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on September 2019.

For more WRC 8 news and discussion, head over to the WRC 8 sub forum and connect with fellow fans of the series.

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[Haris82]

Any better than WRC 7?
Doesn`t look like anything than minor graphics improvements... Same bad car sounds, robo codriver and strange floating physics...
They still have time to improve all of that, and I really hope they do...

 

[Ludwig von Mises]

I honestly believe this video is an unintentional leak of an internal dev build. As a "beta" it looks 10x worse than the alpha footage.

 

[RufGTI]

Very kind of the rocks not to hang into the route...

 

[biggabusta]

This looks like an Xbox 360 game...

 

[BloodSinking]

Yeah, graphically is not the best... Physics? Tarmac is 100% better than Dirt Rally 2 and Gravel looks good, and if wheel spin is real enough on RWD (Dirt Rally 2 is hit and miss on many cars), it will be much better than DR2 and it really seems that they want to make a real sim. Car has power and slides realistically. Much better than WRC7. You guys are blind.

 

[BloodSinking]

Oh, don't forget dynamic weather.

 

[BloodSinking]

Suspension also is improved, and much better than DR2 rock like suspension and tank cars.

 

[BloodSinking]

Might be next RBR.