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Nacon Regains WRC License, Plans Complete Reboot Starting in 2027

Covering six seasons through 2032, the exclusive deal ensures fully licensed, immersive rally experiences driven by a fresh creative vision.

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Overview

  • Nacon has secured exclusive PC and console rights to develop and publish official WRC games for six seasons from 2027 through 2032.
  • The publisher intends a complete franchise reboot under a fresh creative vision to deliver immersive rally simulations faithful to championship realities.
  • Nacon CEO Alain Falc highlighted the company’s decade of expertise with its Kylotonn studio, which produced annual WRC titles from 2015 to 2022.
  • After releasing EA Sports WRC in 2023, Codemasters and EA paused future rally game development, ending their brief stewardship of the license.
  • The agreement also encompasses eSports competitions and guarantees officially sanctioned rallies, vehicles, teams, drivers, sponsors in upcoming titles.