EA Sports WRC 2024 Roadmap Unveiled: What’s New?
There’s exciting news for rally racing fans around the globe. EA Sports WRC has recently revealed their roadmap, which paves the way for new content stretching into spring 2025. Developed by the illustrious Codemasters, this game promises to keep players on the edge of their seats with exciting updates and expansions. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming.
October Welcomes the 2024 Season Expansion
Mark your calendars for October 2024, as EA Sports WRC gears up to release a major Season Expansion. This premium downloadable content (DLC) will inject the game with new locations, rally stages, high-performance vehicles, liveries, and much more. By aligning the game with the current real-world motorsport season, players can experience all the thrills of modern rally racing from their screens.
More Than Just a Season Update
The Season Expansion isn’t just about bringing the game up to date. It’s also a gateway to future content. Those who purchase this expansion will also unlock two additional DLC packs scheduled for winter 2024 and spring 2025 at no extra cost. These “themed” packs promise a fresh array of cars, stages, and immersive moments.
Season 6 Rally Pass
Coming soon on July 30th, Season 6 of the Rally Pass will go live. It brings with it a treasure trove of unlockable cosmetics. Instead of scattering rewards, they will now be grouped together, enhancing the overall experience. You’ll even be able to unlock car liveries for classes other than the Rally1 cars, a first in the series.
Esports Competition Heats Up
Though details are still being finalized, the introduction of the WRC Esports Championship is stirring up quite the buzz. Anticipate online qualifiers via RaceNet and an in-person final race. Aspiring racers will have the chance to compete for the title of Esports WRC World Champion!
Looking Forward to Live-Service Updates
Considering the game’s unique approach as a live-service platform, there won’t be a new “EA Sports WRC 24” title this year. Instead, a re-release named the “EA Sports WRC 2024 Season Edition” will bundle the base game together with the awaited expansion. This strategy keeps the game alive and continually evolving, which might be a stronger approach compared to releasing an entirely new game each year.
Keeping It Fresh
The new updates don’t stop there. Updated driver and co-driver line-ups, along with matching liveries for the 2024 season, will roll out in October. Rally Poland and Rally Latvia, recently added to the real-world calendar, are set for digital representation as well, ensuring the game’s content remains fresh and engaging.
Future DLC Packs
Following the 2024 Season Expansion, players can look forward to two DLC packs. The first one arrives in winter 2024/25 and will be followed by the second in spring 2025. These packs will include new cars, rally stages, and challenging moments. The exact content remains under wraps, building anticipation as we inch closer to the release dates.
Continuing the Rally Pass Evolution
The Rally Pass system has been finely tuned based on player feedback, with Season 6 promising to be more rewarding and engaging. Moments, a popular feature from previous updates, are making a welcome return. Best of all, the Rally Pass will be completely free for players, allowing everyone to reap the benefits and rewards.
“The free Season 6 Rally Pass gives players more reasons to jump back into the game ahead of our major plans for later in the year.”
– Matthew Battison, Creative Director at Codemasters
Stay Connected for Updates
To keep up with all the latest news and developments, make sure to follow EA Sports WRC on their social media channels. EA has emphasized that more information about the esports events and DLC specifics will be announced in due course.
Final Thoughts
With the roadmap now laid out, anticipation is building within the EA Sports WRC community. The upcoming season expansion, Rally Pass, and the promise of thrilling esports competitions provide plenty of reasons to be excited. Buckle up, rally fans—2024 is going to be a wild ride!
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