Forum Discussion

rocki93's avatar
1 year ago

Some Thoughts

First of all, I'm a gamer who particularly enjoys playing racing games, I won't approach any game like a judge, I'll appreciate the different strengths of each also try to avoid not being blinded by the weaknesses.

I see that there seems to be a lot of interest in the Livery sharing feature, but it seems that this setting already exists on FORZA, not too sure if a new feature will be introduced in the future as none of the WRC games have this feature.

Thoughts on performance and graphical improvements for the game console Xbox Series X platform:
1. there are always 2 people who are floating at the end of a stage, especially noticeable, same for all modes.
2. It's not clear if the 4K 60FPS high quality is the limit of the XSX's capabilities, but the current quality is far from enough to be called the next generation of gaming consoles if you compare it to Forza 5 and Forza Motorsport 8. (Compare only the graphics)

Seeing as how everyone is interested in the logos on racing apparel, it's obvious that I'd like to desperately need a shirt with sponsors on it, or at least in line with reality. But it seems that all WRC games likewise don't have this feature.

I see a lot of people in the community are interested in paid DLC content involving new cars, new tracks, new modes (if possible), trademarked sponsors, etc. I think this will all need to wait until after season 5.

I play EA Sports WRC almost every single day and this feels even better than DR2.0, so I don't know why there's always a lack of improvement in the staff models and animations, which look like irrelevant dummies, which is a dud compared to DR2.0, and is better than nothing for WRC10 and WRC Gen after the end of the stage.
The image quality of the dashboards of all the cars is abysmal compared to DR2.0, FORZA 5 wins hands down!

Regarding the future of game versions: if the PS5 Pro console is released first, and then the EA Sports WRC subsequently releases targeted and exclusive performance metrics updates, isn't it true that Xbox gamers are going to be the worst off?

4 Replies

  • Kona_uk's avatar
    Kona_uk
    Seasoned Ace
    1 year ago

    The graphics are terrible in this game last gen at best and somehow some players think they are good!! They must be used to 480p and never gone above.

    The gameplay is below standard when compared to dirt games.

    Just another rushed product by EA with no quality control.


  • @Kona_uk wrote:

    The graphics are terrible in this game last gen at best and somehow some players think they are good!! They must be used to 480p and never gone above.

    The gameplay is below standard when compared to dirt games.

    Just another rushed product by EA with no quality control.


    Let me tell you, before 2021, Codemasters was reportedly already working on DiRT Rally 3.0, but somehow sometime in 2021, EA announced the full acquisition of CM Studios. At this point DR 3.0 was forced to cancel development.
    We can find the Livery for DiRT Rally 3.0 in the EA WRC game, but I can't remember which car it is!
    Due to EA's enforced change of game engine, it will take time for the gameplay issues we are currently facing and the areas that need improvement to sink in.

    The game's graphics on consoles are arguably not even as good as 2021's FORZA 5.
    Let's go back to 2021, CM was bought out coupled with a mandatory engine change to release the game in November '23, together with it happened so hastily that EA ruined CM Studios. Why didn't Microsoft buy CM Studios out?

  • rocki93's avatar
    rocki93
    1 year ago

    @MartinLG47 wrote:
    @rocki93Idk man, DR2.0 runs much better and looks much much better tbh.

    YES,DR2.0 is much better than WRC.

    The EGO engine development to today's DR 2.0 has been great, it's not up to the EA WRC to not be good enough, it's a game that was developed in a short period of time with a new Unreal engine, and the various shortcomings really make it feel bad.

Featured Places

Node avatar for WRC General Discussion

WRC General Discussion

Discuss the latest news and game information around EA SPORTS™ WRC in the community forums.Latest Activity: 2 days ago
1,518 Posts

Recent Discussions