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WRC 8

Platform

PC, PS4, Switch, XBox One

Genre

Publisher

Bigben Interactive

Steering wheel compatible

Yes

Developer

Kylotonn Games

UK Release Date

05/09/2019

Never before has the official WRC simulation been this authentic. New off-road physics on all road surfaces, completely redesigned career mode, dynamic weather, 50 teams, 14 countries, 100+ stages, weekly challenges and the eSports mode… Aim for the top in the most intense WRC experience.

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WRC 8 - First Look Preview - Part 1
WRC 8 - First Look Preview - Part 2, Team Chat
WRC 8 Gameplay - E3 2019 Part 1
WRC 8 Gameplay - E3 2019 Part 2
WRC 8 Announcement trailer
WRC 8 - Chile Controller Gameplay - E3 2019 Part 3
WRC 8 GoPro Triple Screen Gameplay Part 1 - E3 2019
WRC 8 - GoPro Part 2 Monte Carlo - E3 2019
WRC 8 - GoPro British Rally stage
WRC 8 - GoPro Turkey Rally Stage
WRC 8 Gameplay - GoPro Chile, Evening Run
WRC 8 Co-Driver Improvements! Argentina Epic Stage

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Our Review

8 /10

The good

100 special stages
Intuitive physics
Impressively detailed environments
Improved career mode
Lots of variety

The bad

Wonky collisions
Unclear co-driver
Jarring weather transitions
Messy replay mode
30fps on console.

Summary

Featuring 100 special stages, dynamic weather, impactful damage, in-depth team management elements, as well as improved physics and audio, WRC 8 is the most complete rally game so far this generation and is a must-buy for any petrolhead.

There are a few rough edges though. Wonky collisions can lead to some infuriating moments, the co-driver can lack clarity and detail at times, the lighting transitions can be harsh, and the replay mode needs an overhaul, and let’s not mention those awful water splash animations.

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Articles

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News Fanatec announce exclusive multi-year agreement with eSports WRC

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News Season 5 of Esports WRC gets underway today at Monte Carlo

Season 5 of the long-running Esports WRC competition will begin today kicking off proceedings at the world-famous Rallye Monte-Carlo. The new season (which utilises the WRC 8 title) will be marked with an invitational wildcard event which will see the winner gain direct entry to the Esports WRC final. You can catch the Rallye Monte […]

News Online multiplayer mode for WRC 8 now available on PC

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News Team VVV Video Podcast 59: PS5, NFS Heat, WRC Esports, GRID, GT Sport,

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News Latest update for WRC 8 available now on PC

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News Lohan “NEXL” Blanc wins 2019 WRC Championship Esports final

Lohan “NEXL” Blanc has won the 2019 Esports WRC Championship powered by Hyundai. The 20-year old Frenchman put in a dominant performance to beat three other finalists including last year’s winner and real-world rally driver Jon Armstrong to lift the trophy. Blanc not only has the bragging rights of being the absolute best WRC 8 […]

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A new update for WRC 8 is now available across PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One bringing a wealth of bug fixes and improvements. WRC 8’s beefy career mode has seen a number of enhancements. One of the main improvements sees manufacturer reputation now earned after each rally instead of limited to manufacturer tryout events. […]

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News Video: WRC 8 Training Circuits D gameplay

We conclude our mini-series on WRC 8‘s training courses with a look at the segment D courses. The final set of training courses ramps up the challenge considerably. Kicking off, we had to contend with a circuit that was full of teeth-rattling bumps which were all too happy to toss our car in the air. […]

News WRC 8 is now available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

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News Video: WRC 8 Training Circuits C gameplay

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News WRC 8 out now for digital deluxe players, new classic car trailer

Rally fans who own the Digital Deluxe Edition of WRC 8 can play the game today some two days before the game goes on general sale. To celebrate the launch of the Digital Deluxe Edition of WRC 8, Bigben has released a new trailer showcasing the game’s different classics cars which span several decades from […]

News Video: WRC 8 Training Circuits B gameplay

Continuing on from our first training mode video, we once again dive into WRC 8’s training courses to take a look at the circuits which belong to segment B. Training courses B consist of five different configurations which mix things up to keep you on your toes. Once again we opt for our favourite rally […]

News Video: WRC 8 Training Circuits A gameplay

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News WRC 8 look behind the scenes: physics and level design

We’re just a matter of days away from the release of the much-anticipated WRC 8, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, to ramp up the excitement Bigben and KT Racing has shared their latest glimpse behind the scenes of WRC 8. The latest developer diaries follow KT Racing’s Art Director, Amaury […]

News WRC 8 career mode overview

We’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on a preview version of WRC 8 and have got stuck into the first hour or so of the revamped career mode for your viewing pleasure. WRC 8’s career mode feels very different from earlier games in the series thanks to an abundance of new features which […]

News WRC 8’s different editions and pre-order bonuses revealed

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News New WRC 8 video dives into the career mode

BigBen has released a new gameplay video which gives us an overview of the newly revamped career mode for WRC 8. It’s fair to say the career modes in WRC 5, WRC 6, and WRC 7 were very similar and in need of a refresh. Thankfully the new career mode in WRC 8 is radically […]

Previews WRC 8 Chile & Monte Carlo gameplay previews

We recently enjoyed our hands-on time with WRC 8 at E3 this year. Following our previous E3 2019 preview content (seen here and here), we’ve also got a couple of triple screen gameplay videos taken from our head-mounted GoPro camera to share with you. WRC 8 features new off-road physics on all road surfaces, a […]

Previews E3 2019: WRC 8 controller handling preview

Following on from part 1 of our E3 2019 WRC 8 coverage which focused on the beautiful Monte Carlo Rally using a racing wheel, we continue our exclusive WRC 8 analysis with part 2 which shines the spotlight on playing the title with a controller. We’re happy to report that the controller support for WRC […]

News Listen to what the rally professionals think of WRC 8

We’re just a few months away from the release of WRC 8 and we are beginning to get a little giddy. To amp up our hype for the game, Bigben invited leading Esports player and US rally driver Sean Johnston and his co-driver Alex Kihurani to test a preview version of the upcoming officially licensed […]

Previews E3 2019: WRC 8 Monte Carlo preview gameplay

After much anticipation, we’ve been lucky enough to get hands-on with the E3 2019 build of WRC 8 which is shaping up very nicely indeed. Scheduled for release in September, WRC 8 is currently under development by the French development studio Kylotonn. Rather than the usual one-year development cycle, WRC 8 essentially took a “year […]

News Latest WRC 8 gameplay showcases changing weather conditions

BigBen has recently shared a new WRC 8 gameplay video showcasing a very tight and twisty rally stage in Argentina. The beta footage gives us a look at a range of camera angles as the Citroen rally car blasts through the sun-shaded mountains kicking up dust as it goes. Around halfway through the stage, rain […]