

To improve and refine certain vehicle behaviours, the developers have again focused on the realism of car physics – including suspensions, braking and mass transfer – to take authenticity to the next level. Fans will also be able to take the wheel of new classic cars that have left their mark on the history of the WRC. WRC 9 again includes extensive content with three new events added to the calendar: the return of Kenya's iconic Safari Rally, Rally Japan and its challenging narrow asphalt roads, the beautiful scenery of Rally New Zealand and two other rallies with completely redesigned environments.
WRC 9 GAMEPLAY UPGRADE
It returns in WRC 9 with enhanced gameplay mechanics, new opportunities to upgrade your team, a wider variety of events and a stronger link to what the real-world championship teams are doing throughout the year. Hailed as one of the best Career modes in any racing game, WRC 8 was a hit with rally fans. With WRC 9, the passionate developers of the French studio KT Racing have pulled out all the stops to once again meet the high expectations of rally fans by providing even more realism and challenges.Īn enhanced and more challenging Career mode Watch the announcement trailer for WRC 9: NACON and KT Racing are also taking this opportunity to announce the continuation of their licensing agreement with WRC Promoter until 2022 for the development and publishing of WRC 10 and WRC 11.

WRC 9 GAMEPLAY SERIES
NACON is also excited to announce WRC 9 is also being developed for Xbox Series X and PlayStation®5, with more details about release timing and features to be unveiled in the coming months.

WRC 9 GAMEPLAY PC
It will be available from September 3 rd, 2020 on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC from the Epic Games Store, and at a later date on Nintendo Switch.

After the success of WRC 8, WRC 9 has multiple improvements and new features for rally gaming fans. NANCON have also revealed that the game will be released on the next generation of consoles, XBOX Series X and PlayStation 5, as well as the Nintendo Switch, although all three have yet to be given a release date.Lesquin, 19 March 2020 – NACON and its development studio KT Racing are pleased to announce WRC 9, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. We’re convinced that players will enjoy taking up this challenge as much as we did in WRC 9.” He continued: “A long preparation work allowed us to replicate, as closely as possible, the luxuriant vegetation, the light and unique ocean views, as well as the road’s topography and surfaces, mainly composed of gravel. “Famous for its fast chains of turns and a sustained pace rhythm, along with breath-taking landscapes, Rally New-Zealand truly offers a particular experience.” Lead Level Designer at KT Racing Benoît Gomes said on the challenge of creating the new environment for the game: “Roads in New-Zealand are amongst the most beautiful and the most appreciated in the Championship’s history.” Photo Credit: NANCONĪs well as showing the new rally for the first time, the trailers also features all three manufacturer teams, Toyota GAZOO Racing, Hyundai Motorsport and M-Sport Ford, with on board and sound samples from each car also featured.
WRC 9 GAMEPLAY DRIVERS
The game will feature all the official teams and drivers from the FIA World Rally Championship. New Zealand last hosted a round of the WRC back in 2012 and this year will head for a new set of gravel stages around Auckland and its surrounding area. The ninth instalment of the official game of the FIA World Rally Championship is set for release on September 3 on XBOX One, PlayStation 4 and PC, with this video showcasing a first look at the new event. NACON and the developers of WRC9, KT Racing, have revealed the first gameplay video of the new game featuring a stage from Rally New Zealand.
