The second Season of EA SPORTS™ WRC content is just around the corner, including an all-new rally location free for all players. Read the patch notes here and check out the info below for further detail.
Earlier this year the FIA World Rally Championship headed to an all-new location, challenging the drivers towards the end of the season.
The Central European Rally was a unique challenge taking on three different countries in as many days. It is also the location where we celebrated the launch of EA SPORTS™ WRC, giving fans on-site some hands-on time with the game, and where EA SPORTS ambassador Kalle Rovanperä secured his second world title.
The rally took place across the borders of Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic, giving the team at Codemasters plenty of inspiration when it comes to building a challenging and enjoyable route. As part of this update players will get to experience fast and flowing Czech roads for a unique asphalt-based challenge.
In EA SPORTS™ WRC, players will be driving across over 32 unique kilometres of open countryside that dare them to go flat-out. Unlike the other asphalt rallies in-game, the road edges aren’t as closed off with walls, barriers and cliffsides, encouraging drivers to take risks by dipping a wheel or two on the grass for a wider line. Don’t stray too far though, as there’s fences, houses, bridges and barns to consider when pushing to the very limits of control.
Just like the game’s other 17 locations, Central European Rally will be available across all major game modes, including Career, across various weather conditions, daytimes and seasonal climates.
Shortly after its in-game release, we will also be hosting new events in our Official WRC and Official Historic Clubs, featuring the location. Join the Clubs now to take on thousands of players in the game’s biggest community Championships.
To get a head-start on the competition, check out our Central European Rally tips and tricks here, along with the full route list below:
The v1.4.0 update to EA SPORTS WRC also marks the introduction of an all-new Rally Pass Season*. Players can unlock a range of customisation items by earning XP throughout the game, with 20 levels of rewards in total.
Drivers can unlock up to 10 free items, as well as an extra five with EA Play, and an additional 15 with the VIP Rally Pass for a total of 30 items across the entire season.
To see some of these in action, check out our Season 2 reveal trailer here, along with a few images below.
Over 60 Moments will be released in Season 2, the vast majority available for free to all players. Eight Moments from Season 2 will be available exclusively to EA Play members**. Moments from Season 1 are available to re-play at any time in the Archive.
Shortly after the 2024 WRC season gets underway at Rally Monte Carlo on January 25, Moments based on the events of the rally will be recreated in-game, featuring 2023 season cars and drivers.
As the real-world season progresses, more moments based on its many twists and turns will appear in EA SPORTS™ WRC.
The v1.4.0 update to EA SPORTS™ WRC releases on December 14, with Central European Rally available for free.
The EA SPORTS™ WRC Rally Pass Season 2 launches on December 19; purchase the VIP Rally Pass to unlock an additional 15 items.
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*Requires WRC (sold separately) and all game updates. Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc/disclaimers for details.
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