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WRC 5

Platform

PC, PS4, XBox One

Genre

Publisher

Bigben Interactive

Steering wheel compatible

Yes

Developer

Kylotonn Games

UK Release Date

13/10/2015

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WRC 5 Gameplay Preview Part 3 Sweden
WRC 5 Gameplay Preview Part 4 Germany
WRC 5 - British Rally Stage
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Our Review

6 /10

Summary

WRC 5 is an enjoyable rally game that sets itself apart as an approachable alternative to its more serious competitors, but it lacks the depth and polish seasoned WRC fans expect from an officially licensed game. WRC 5 can safely be filed under “fun but flawed,” but it’s an encouraging start for a new generation of rally games nonetheless, and there’s plenty of scope for the series to evolve and improve in future iterations.

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News WRC 5 available for free on PS3 for PS Plus subscribers

It's the first Tuesday of the month which can only mean one thing: new PlayStation Plus games. This month sees the inclusion of Kylotonn Games' official world rally championship title from 2015. WRC 5 was the very first rally title from the French development team, and although a little rough around the edges, it proved to […]

News WRC 5 eSports Edition released on PS4 and Xbox One

Following its original release last October, a new eSports Edition has been released for WRC 5 available on PS4 and Xbox One. The WRC 5 eSports Edition includes both of WRC 5's DLC packs that were available as part of the season pass or separate downloads featuring 13 additional stages in total dedicated to the […]

News WRC 5 demo finally lands on the PS4 and Xbox One

Kylotonn's first entry in the long-running WRC series, WRC 5, now finally gets a demo for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles some three months after its release. The ~2GB demo gives players the chance to pilot Thierry Neuville's Hyundai i20 WRC car with a choice of two special stages: “the straight and technically […]

News WRC 5 vs Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO Monte Carlo

We recently managed to get a hands on with Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO and so we thought we'd pit it up against WRC 5 in a comparison video comparing the visuals and audio in both games. The head to head video (below) shows the Monte Carlo rally in each game, it's interesting to see the […]

News WRC 5 eSports DLC adds new stages

Kylotonn Games has released the first batch of DLC for WRC 5, gearing it up for its online eSports debut next year. Released as a standalone pack for 7.99€ or as part of the 14.99€ season pass, the eSports-themed pack adds six new special stages spread across Monte Carlo, Mexico, Sweeden, Argentina, Portugal, Italy and […]

Reviews WRC 5 Review

I’ll admit it: when it was announced last year that French firm Kylotonn Games were handling the fifth entry in the WRC game series following Italian studio Milestone’s four year reign, I feared the worst. Forgive my cynicism, but trawling through their back catalogue doesn’t exactly fill you with confidence – this is the same […]

News First patch released for WRC 5 on consoles

Some six weeks after release, WRC 5 has received its long-awaited first patch update for PS4 and Xbox One. In comparison, the PC version has had eight patches since release. Among its fixes and improvements, WRC 5's 1.01 update adds additional wheel support for PS4 and Xbox One players using Logitech and Fanatec wheels, alterations […]

News WRC 5 console patch coming December 4th

Kylotonn Games has detailed the long-awaited console patch update for WRC 5, confirming a release next week on December 4th for PS4 and Xbox One. The v1.00 patch will address a number of longstanding issues highlighted by the community: chief among which the lack of wheel support, which will be improved and extended to more […]

News WRC 5 Finland night racing gameplay

We check out a night stage in Finland in our latest WRC 5 gameplay video. We opt for the chase cam this time around and we are driving the Citroen DS3 WRC car. The first thing you'll probably notice is just how dark it actually gets which really amps up the challenge. Couple these very dark […]

News WRC 5 1.07 PC patch improves sound and adds further wheel support

The latest patch update for the PC version of WRC 5 has been released updating the game to V1.07, adding further performance and sound improvements as well as added wheel support including the Logitech G920, Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake and Fanatec ClubSport Shifter. Before everyone inevitably asks, there's still no sign of any console updates for the […]

News WRC 5: Wet weather effects and impressions video

We head over to France in our latest WRC 5 gameplay video and sample the game's wet weather effects. The wet weather in WRC 5 has been done well, the misty effects and wet road surfaces do a job job of conveying that wet and miserable look, you can almost smell the damp in the […]

News WRC 5: v1.06 update released for PC

Kylotonn Games continue their support for the PC version of WRC 5 with the release of their latest v1.06 patch. The new patch includes support for the Thrustmaster T80 racing wheel and Fanatec Clubsport Pedals V2 along with some fixes for some bugs found in the game's replay mode. Kylotonn Games state that future patches […]

News WRC 5 Spanish rally stage gameplay

We get to grips with the Ford Fiesta RS and take on a Spanish rally stage in our latest WRC 5 gameplay video. The action takes place from the cockpit view and we take part in a single rally stage in the glorious sunshine. We take a moment to cycle through the various cockpit view […]

News New WRC 5 PC patches add wheel support & more

Kylotonn Games have released two patches recently for the PC version of WRC 5. Patches 1.04 and 1.05 introduce support for the Logitech Driving Force GT and Logitech G25 racing wheels. Other additions include triple screen support, and the force feedback bug when reversing has been squashed. The development team are busy working on fixes […]

News WRC 5 officially released worldwide today

WRC 5, the very latest offering in the long-running WRC series, was officially released today worldwide. WRC 5 was developed by Kylotonn Games after they secured the official WRC license from Milestone who developed the first four games in the series (although it's possible Milestone will make a bid for the license in the future). […]

News WRC 5 PC 1.3 patch unlocks frame rate and improves stability

Not long after release, the PC version of WRC 5 has received a patch update addressing a number of issues. Gameplay: >Wheel max angle is now correctly set in real time when modifying value in menus. Performance >Default launch option for WRC 5 is now DX 11 (instead of DX 9). UI Bug fixes >Crashes […]

News WRC 5: British rally stage gameplay & chat

We continue our WRC 5 coverage with a look at a British rally stage and we have a chat about the game in general too. This British rally stage showcases WRC 5's nice fog effects in the distance which helps to give the environment a feeling of authenticity, you can almost smell the dampness in […]

News WRC 5 currently doesn’t support any wheels on Xbox One

Those that have been looking forward to getting their hands on WRC 5 on Xbox One this week may be surprised to find that it currently doesn't support any Xbox One racing wheels whatsoever. Here's the full list of current supported wheels for WRC 5: PC : ·G27 Thrustmaster ·T100 ·T300 RS ·TH8A Add-On Shifter […]

Previews WRC 5 early impressions video

We give our early PC gameplay impressions on WRC 5, the very latest official WRC rally title offering in the long-running series. Unfortunately we couldn't get the game to run in our triple-screen setup and so had to settle for some single screen gameplay as we race around Australia in our Volswagen Polo. Alan's early […]

News Developer Milestone could possibly make a bid for the WRC licence again

Developer Milestone have not ruled out the possibility to once again make a bid for the official WRC license. Alex Zucca, the lead director for Milestone's upcoming rally title Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo, was asked by Redbull whether they would be interested in getting the license back. Alex Zucca stated “Certainly the license carries with […]

Previews WRC 5: Playstation 4 first look preview

We've got our hands on a copy of WRC 5 before its launch on October 16 and have quickly put together a preview video to give you a glimpse of the future content we have coming up shortly. We focus on the Playstation 4 version and have been testing many stages with different surfaces and […]

News WRC5 to host 2016 eSports World Rally Championship

WRC5 will be the first licensed WRC game to host an official eSports World Rally Championship. As stated in the official announcement, the eSports season will allow players to compete a full online WRC championship in 2016. Each round will also be run in parallel to each round in the official 2016 World Rally Championship […]

News WRC 5’s recommended PC specs revealed

Kylotonn Games have released the minimum and recommended PC specifications for their upcoming racing title WRC 5. The recommended specs require you to have a pretty beefy graphics card and a decent amount of memory too. Take a look at the minimum and recommended specs below. Minimum: OS: Windows® 7 Processor: Intel® Core i3 / […]

News WRC 5 release date confirmed

Kylotonn Games have confirmed exactly when we can expect WRC 5 to tear its tyre treads into the PS4, Xbox One, PC and Vita this year: everyone in France, Germany and Belgium can mark their calendars for October 8th, while the rest of the world have to wait an extra week until October 16th. And before you […]