WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship

WRC 8 is the official rally game for the 2019 World Championship. Behind the wheel of licensed rally cars, you race over asphalt, gravel and snow, in changing weather conditions. Alongside individual stages, the career mode shows the work of a rally team.

WRC 8 was released on Sep 4, 2019 for PlayStation 4 and on Sep 5 for Windows on the Epic Games Store. The Xbox One version followed on Sep 10, and the Nintendo Switch version on Nov 14, 2019. On Steam, the racing game launched on Sep 8, 2020.

WRC 8 is out for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. On PC, the game is available through the Epic Games Store and Steam. The Xbox One version can also be played on compatible Xbox Series consoles, but it is not a separate native release there.

In every special stage, a clean rhythm of braking, turning in and accelerating matters. Different surfaces call for adjusted driving and setup. Co-driver calls announce corners and hazards before they become visible.

Additional content includes historic cars such as the 1973 Alpine A110, the 1979 Ford Escort MkII and the 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione. The Deluxe Edition combines the base game with selected vehicles and expansions for career mode. This content is not automatically included in every Standard edition.

The PC version requires at least 6 GB RAM, a Core i3-2100 or FX-4350, a GeForce GTX 650 with 2 GB or Radeon HD 5870, and 19 GB of free storage. Recommended are 8 GB RAM, a Core i5-6600 or Ryzen 5 1600, and a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580.

Rain and snowfall change tyre grip in WRC 8, and with it braking distances, cornering speed and vehicle control. Setup and tyre choice can be adjusted for changing conditions. In career mode, weather forecasts help you prepare.

The 2019 season includes 14 rallies with over 100 special stages. The locations include different climate regions and demanding surfaces. Alongside speed, the stages also require reliable navigation based on the co-driver's calls.

WRC 8 offers more than 50 teams from the 2019 rally season. Vehicles differ in power, drivetrain and handling on changing surfaces. Historic rally cars complement the modern championship cars.

Career mode combines taking part in rallies with decisions between races. You manage the calendar, respond to results and develop the team across several events. To succeed, you need to do more than drive fast; you must master preparation.

Mechanics, engineers, medical staff and the weather department have different tasks in career mode. Research and development improve your team's performance. Staff and budget are therefore part of sporting progress.

Alongside single player, WRC 8 offers online competitions, weekly challenges and local multiplayer options. Local multiplayer is listed for Xbox One. Which online features you can use also depends on platform services.

The vehicle physics account for changing grip and different road surfaces. Tyres and setup can be adjusted for a rally. A controlled driving style is especially important when dry and wet terrain alternate within one event.

The PC version supports German text and German voice audio. Other text languages and language packs vary by platform. The Steam version also supports achievements and cloud saves.

The Standard edition includes the 2019 season rally game. The Deluxe Edition adds selected historic cars and a team management advantage. Players who want to buy the cars individually will find the matching add-ons at the supported stores.