EA SPORTS™ WRC is now available on EA Play!
EA SPORTS™ WRC is now available on EA Play! To add the game to your PlayStation Library, please visit the PlayStation Store in-console directly, as it is currently not accessible through the PlayStation webstore. The version offered via EA Play does not include DLCs. Visit this link to learn more: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc/wrc-24/ea-play
EA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 2.1.6 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from December 5, 2024. This update focuses on improvements to the onboarding experience for first-time players, and the introduction of a new “Visual Only” damage difficulty. “Visual Only” Damage: We have made a number of changes to various parts of the game for first-time players, such as those arriving from EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The key addition is that of a new Visual Only damage option. This disables mechanical damage across Career, Championship, Clubs, Quick Play Solo and Quick Play Multiplayer. When using Visual Only damage, tyres will not receive punctures (tyre wear remains active) and players won’t receive Terminal Damage from crashes or entering unrecoverable zones on stages. Normal and Hardcore Damage Difficulty remain as-is, with the “Harcore Damage” setting now renamed to “Damage Difficulty” across all game modes. Updated “Play Experience” menu: We’ve also made a few adjustments to the Play Experience menu, which all new players see when joining the game for the first time. In addition to rebalancing the pre-selected Assists for the Experienced option, we’ve made it clearer on-screen what settings are enabled when choosing one of the three options. Players can freely customise their assists and settings once they progress past this screen. Additionally, Experienced players will also be taken to the Rally School before they start their rally journey. “Safety Mark” decals in Livery Editor: In this update we have also added 27 new decals to the Livery Editor. These are all themed around the various safety and regulatory marks that exist on real-world rally cars. Your custom designs will now look more authentic when using these decals, similar to our officially licensed liveries on all cars in the game. Audio Made improvements to audio effects when the player's car collides with bodies of water, and other soft-edge objects (foliage etc.). Livery Editor Added 27 new decals to the Livery Editor. These primarily consist of motorsport safety-themed icons, such as fire extinguisher marks, electricity cut-off indicators, tow hook locations and more. Locations Japan - Lake Mikawa - Fixed an issue in which some textures appeared distorted during location reveal scenes. Pacifico - Talao - Addressed a number of corner-cutting exploits on the "Abai" section of this stage. Pacifico - Talanghilirair - Addressed a number of corner-cutting exploits on the "Abai" section of this stage. Pacifico - Sungai Kunit - Addressed a number of corner-cutting exploits on the "Abai" section of this stage. Pacifico - Sangir Balai Janggo - Addressed a number of corner-cutting exploits on the "Abai" section of this stage. Pacifico - Abai - Addressed a number of corner-cutting exploits. Pacifico - Moearaikoer - Addressed a number of corner-cutting exploits. Moments Japanese Airlines - Fixed an issue in which this Moment could not be completed. Options & Settings Added a new Damage Difficulty option: "Visual Only". This setting allows mechanical damage to be disabled across Career, Championship, Clubs, Quick Play Solo and Quick Play Multiplayer. Tyres will not receive punctures while this is enabled (Tyre Wear remains active). Terminal Damage will not occur from crashes or entering unrecoverable zones on stages (these now reset the car to the road). No changes have been made to the Normal and Hardcore Damage Difficulty options. Added Assists, AI and Damage Difficulty notes to Play Experience. Play Experience is the difficulty preset menu presented to new players when they play for the very first time. Adjusted the preset Assists applied when new players select Experienced in the Play Experience menu. Assists can be changed/customised at any time. New players who select Experienced in the Play Experience menu will now be automatically taken to Rally School. This functionality previously existed when new players selected Beginner (and also remains active there). Renamed the "Hardcore Damage" setting to "Damage Difficulty". Quick Play Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which Xbox players could not receive invites from players on other platforms. VR Beta Fixed an issue in which ambient audio was not playing during replays and other scenes. Miscellaneous Made a small number of minor bug fixes and improvements across the game Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. For further support please visit the following: EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports EA Answers HQ - Suggestions Linktree - Latest News & Social MediaEA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 2.1.5 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from October 29, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. Key Changes Added native support for several MOZA wheels and peripherals on PC. Added native support for MOZA hardware on Xbox. Crash Fixes Fixed an issue in which the game could potentially crash while competing in a Short or Condensed 2024 Junior WRC season in Championship. Fixed an issue in which the game could potentially crash when entering the Livery Editor from the main menu. Fixed a number of minor potential crash causes throughout the game. Audio Adjusted spectator audio for increased excitement when cars are drifting. Fixed an issue in which sound effects for thunder were not when driving in Stormy conditions. Fixed an issue in which vehicle turbo dump stop audio effects were triggering too early. Fixed an issue on Xbox in which audio may sound distorted when using 5.1 or 7.1 audio output. Career Fixed an issue in which the bonuses of having a good Benefactor relationship were not accurately reflected in-game. Fixed an issue in which WRC and WRC2 AI drivers were appearing in specific non-WRC events. Cars Fixed an issue on all relevant cars in which the rear window event sponsor sticker for Rally Portugal was incorrect. Fixed an issue with multiple cars in which equipping Asphalt Soft tyres would result in front wheel steering animations would appear slower than unaffected cars. Fixed an issue with multiple cars in which equipping Asphalt Soft tyres would cause the wheels to visually clip through the ground. Fixed an issue with multiple cars in which equipping Asphalt Soft tyres would occasionally cause cars to exhibit behaviour similar to driving on ice. Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID '23 - Fixed an issue in which the front left bodywork had a distracting glare in the Service Area. Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID '24 - Fixed an issue in which the front left bodywork had a distracting glare in the Service Area. Mitsubishi Galant VR4 - Fixed an issue in which the interior windshield reflection was showing the wrong image while driving in Cockpit views. SUBARU Impreza 1998 - Corrected the car's description to indicate that it uses a H-Pattern gearbox. SUBARU Impreza 1998 - Corrected the appearance of the car's wing mirrors to now use carbon fibre. SUBARU Impreza 1998 - Added "Hella" logo decals to outer front headlights. Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID '23 - Fixed an issue in which the front left bodywork had a distracting glare in the Service Area. Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID '24 - Fixed an issue in which the front left bodywork had a distracting glare in the Service Area. Championship Mode Fixed an issue in which a random Junior WRC driver would be missing from AI opponents when the player chose to play as their custom character in a 2024 season. Fixed an issue in which a random WRC2 driver would be missing from AI opponents when the player chose to play as their custom character in a 2024 season. Clubs Fixed an issue in which exceeding the Service Area repair time limit would not apply penalties to Overall Results Fixed an issue in which the Owner of a Club is not notified when their Club's name has been flagged as inappropriate. Graphics & Performance Fixed an issue in which snowfall was excessively bright when driving with the headlights enabled. Input Devices Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox - Fixed an issue in which numbers were displayed in the UI instead of LB/RB icons. PC - Added native support for the MOZA R3 Direct Drive Wheel Base PC - Added native support for the MOZA R5 Direct Drive Wheel Base PC - Added native support for the MOZA R9 Direct Drive Wheel Base PC - Added native support for the MOZA R12 Direct Drive Wheel Base PC - Added native support for the MOZA R16 Direct Drive Wheel Base PC - Added native support for the MOZA R21 Direct Drive Wheel Base PC - Added native support for the MOZA ES Steering Wheel PC - Added native support for the MOZA CS V2P Steering Wheel PC - Added native support for the MOZA FSR Formula Wheel PC - Added native support for the MOZA GS V2P GT Wheel PC - Added native support for the MOZA SR-P Pedals PC - Added native support for the MOZA CRP Pedals PC - Added native support for the MOZA HGP Shifter PC - Added native support for the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter PC - Added native support for the MOZA HBP Handbrake Xbox - Added native support for the MOZA R3 Direct Drive Wheel Base Xbox - Added native support for the MOZA ESX Steering Wheel for Xbox Xbox - Added native support for the MOZA SR-P Pedals Livery Editor Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 - Fixed an issue in which the colours on templated designs could not be adjusted. Locations Poland - Swietajno - Fixed an issue in which a log pile had an extended invisible collision box. Poland - Jelonek - Fixed an issue in which a log pile had an extended invisible collision box. Poland - Gajrowskie - Fixed an issue in which a log pile had an extended invisible collision box. Poland - Pietrasze - Fixed an issue in which a log pile had an extended invisible collision box. Moments Fixed an issue in which players would unexpectedly fail Moments due to mechanical damage of components not listed in the Service Area repair list. Quick Play Fixed an issue in which specific Hyundai WRC crews would not appear as AI drivers when running a Quick Play event using 2024 cars. Regularity Rally Fixed an issue in which Stage Result standings would not be positioned correctly if the player changed filters. User Interface & HUD Fixed an issue in which a number of entries on certain Leaderboards and Running Order lists appeared misaligned. Miscellaneous Fixed an issue in which a sponsor logo was missing from Adrien Fourmaux's driver overalls. Made a number of minor bug fixes throughout the game. Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. For further support please visit the following: EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports EA Answers HQ - Suggestions Linktree - Latest News & Social MediaEA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 2.1.0 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from October 8, 2024 at 16:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. The primary focus of this update is the development and integration of the new content that forms part of the EA SPORTS WRC™ 24 Season Expansion Bundle, specifically the 2024 Locations & Car Content Pack. The EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 Season Expansion Bundle will be available for purchase on digital storefronts from October 8, 2024 at 16:00 UTC. To learn more about the EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 Season Expansion Bundle, please visit the game’s website. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. New Content: 2024 Locations & Cars Content Pack Added a new car to WRC class: Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID '24 Added a new car to WRC class: Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID '24 Added a new car to WRC class: Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID '24 Added a new car to WRC2 class: Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 Added a new car to Junior WRC class: Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo Added 5 liveries from the 2024 season to the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID ‘24 Added 5 liveries from the 2024 season to the Hyundai i20 N HYBRID ‘24 Added 2 liveries from the 2024 season to the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘24 Added 7 liveries from the 2024 season to the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 Added 3 liveries from the 2024 season to the Citroën C3 Rally2 Added 1 livery from the 2024 season to the Ford Fiesta Rally2 Added 3 liveries from the 2024 season to the Hyundai i20 N Rally2 Added 8 liveries from the 2024 season to the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 Added 1 livery from the 2024 season to the Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo Added 17 liveries from the 2024 season to the Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo Added a new playable location: ORLEN 80th Rally Poland, with 12 individual stages. Added a new playable location: Tet Rally Latvia, with 12 individual stages. Added 2024 WRC season as selectable option in Championship, alongside existing 2023 season. Added 2024 WRC2 season as selectable option in Championship, alongside existing 2023 season. Added 2024 Junior WRC season as selectable option in Championship, alongside existing 2023 season. Updated Career calendar and events to reflect 2024 season. Players who are currently partway through a Career season will experience these changes when their next season begins. Players who start a new Career save will begin with 2024 calendar right away. Players who do not own the 2024 Locations & Cars Content Pack will continue to play through 2023 calendar. Key Fixes & Changes Added weather randomisation to Career. When a player takes part in 2024 calendar Events, weather conditions may be different from career season to career season, if the player chooses to do the same events again. Extended Rally Pass Season 6 indefinitely. We are currently refining how Rally Pass may look and function in the future, stay tuned for further updates. In the meantime, new Moments will continue to be added. We intend to wipe the Time Trial leaderboards of multiple Portugal stages, following the resolution of a notable corner-cutting exploit. The precise timeline for this is to be confirmed. Added 2024 WRC multi-day points system to Championship Mode when competing in a 2024 season (WRC class only). Updated event logos, trackside signage and event-specific vehicle branding of all appropriate locations to 2024 versions. Updated garage homespace in frontend menus with a new look for 2024. Updated service areas across all locations with a new look for 2024. Crash Fixes Fixed an issue in which the game may crash when transitioning from one stage to another. Fixed an issue in which the game would crash if the player entered and then immediately backed out of a leaderboard. Fixed an issue with Career in which the game could potentially crash after completing Rally Sweden. Fixed an issue with 2023 seasons in Championship in which the game could crash if a driver selected Recover to Next Day after retiring. Audio Fixed an issue in which ambient sounds and EA Music would only play on left side channels when using a 5.1 or 7.1 audio setup. Fixed an issue in which disabling menu music would also disable replay music. Fixed an issue in which EA Music would play for 2-3 seconds after disabling it in settings. Fixed an issue in which replay music audio would not reset to default when the option was selected. Fixed an issue in which voiceover lines would repeatedly play after entering Stage Results from Results Hub screen. Fixed an issue with replays in which wind audio was not noticeably present in some scenarios. Career Fixed an issue in which a Charity Event clashed with a Major Championship Event during Week 46. Added weather randomisation to Career. When a player takes part in 2024 calendar Events, weather conditions may be different from career season to career season, if the player chooses to do the same events again. Cars Opel Manta 400 - Fixed an issue in which the car would take on a distorted appearance. Opel Manta 400 - Fixed an issue in which the driver's arms twisted in an unnatural way while driving. Peugeot 306 Maxi: Increased engine volume. Renault Clio S1600 - Fixed an issue in which the car would take on a distorted appearance. Volkswagen Golf GTI - Fixed an issue in which the car would take on a distorted appearance. Championship Mode Added 2024 WRC multi-day points system to Championship Mode when competing in a 2024 season (top class only). Fixed an issue with the 2023 WRC season in Championship in which drivers would not receive Power Stage points. Graphics & Performance Fixed an issue in which the effect of driving through rain and snow at high speed was not working as intended. Fixed an issue in which too much snow was falling during Light Snow conditions. Fixed an issue on PC in which selecting "Reset to Defaults" would not reset Advanced Graphics Settings. Increased draw distance of specific groundcover objects across multiple locations. Made a number of minor performance improvements to Japan stages. Made a number of minor performance improvements to Sardinia stages. Livery Editor Audi Sport quattro S1 (E2) - Added a number of editable 4-colour patterns. Locations Updated event logos, trackside signage and event-specific vehicle branding of all appropriate locations to 2024 versions. Updated garage homespace in frontend menus with a new look for 2024. Updated service areas across all locations with a new look for 2024. Croatia - Fixed various issues related to tree quality. Finland - Lahdenkyla - Fixed an issue in which the replay camera wouldn't focus on the player at the start of the stage. Estonia - Adjusted placements of crowds located in unsafe areas on corner exits. Estonia - Fixed an issue in which hay bales may clip into one another if one of them was struck by a car. Estonia - Elva - Fixed an issue in which rumble strips were using placeholder textures. Estonia - Metsalaane - Fixed an issue in which rumble strips were using placeholder textures. Estonia - Vissi - Fixed an issue in which rumble strips were using placeholder textures. Estonia - Vellavere - Fixed an issue in which rumble strips were using placeholder textures. Portugal - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit that was present across multiple stages. Portugal - We intend to wipe the Time Trial leaderboards of multiple Portugal stages, following the resolution of a notable corner-cutting exploit. The precise timeline for this is to be confirmed. Quick Play Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer on PC in which the game would freeze on a black screen when accepting an invite. Fixed in issue with Quick Play in which generating a Rally championship with H1 FWD cars would result in too few events being generated. Fixed in issue with Quick Play in which generating a Regularity Rally championship with H1 FWD cars would result in too few events being generated. Rally Pass Extended Rally Pass Season 6 indefinitely. We are currently refining how Rally Pass may look and function in the future, stay tuned for further updates. In the meantime, new Moments will continue to be added. Time Trial Changed Time Trial time of day and weather conditions on Dry stages from "Spring, Morning, Clear" to "Spring, Midday, Partly Cloudy" for a more visually interesting experience. This does not affect on-road pace and as such no leaderboard wipe is required. Changed Time Trial time of day and weather conditions on Wet stages from "Spring, Morning, Cloudy" to "Spring, Midday, Partly Cloudy" for a more visually interesting experience. This does not affect on-road pace and as such no leaderboard wipe is required. User Interface & HUD Added "ANA" (Authorised Neutral Athlete) as a selectable nationality. This does not replace or remove other nationalities from the game. Added “Kazakh” (Kazakhstan) as a selectable nationality. Fixed an issue in which the Next/Previous tab buttons would not function on the Social > Friends List screen. Made several minor fixes to subtitles and UI elements across the game. Miscellaneous Made several minor bugfixes and improvements across the game. Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. For further support please visit the following: EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports EA Answers HQ - Suggestions Linktree - Latest News & Social MediaEA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.9.0 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from July 18, 10:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. Key Changes Added EA anticheat on PC, please read this FAQ for more information. Performed additional preparatory work on esports WRC. Follow us for more information in the future. Addressed several minor bugs and issues with VR Beta. Crash Fixes Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which the game would crash while navigating through screens as others are joining the lobby. Audio Fixed an issue in which co-driver calls could be mistakenly heard during transition screens following a stage finish. Career Fixed an issue in which the Budget Impact screen would not display information after the Benefactor's relationship changed. Fixed an issue in which the Test Drive option would no longer be available after using filters in the Vehicle Vendor. Improved performance of AI teammates in Regularity Rally events. Clubs Fixed an issue in which the countdown timer for Clubs on the Clubs Hub screen was unlabelled. Fixed an issue in which the Find Me command would not highlight the correct player on Leaderboards. Fixed an issue in which the player's customised car would revert to its default livery when resuming an in-progress Club Event. Graphics & Performance Adjusted appearance of raindrops on windshields when driving in interior views. Input Devices Added an indicator on the UI to show when a device binding has been edited by the player. Locations Central Europe - Fixed an issue in which some spectators were floating above the ground. Mediterraneo - Asco - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision. Mediterraneo - Ponte - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision. Mediterraneo - Monte Cinto - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision. Mediterraneo - Serra Di Cuzzioli - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision. Mexico - El Chocolate - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Mexico - Otates - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Mexico - Ibarrilla - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Sardinia - Monte Olia - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage. Sardinia - Mamone - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage. Sardinia - Monte Acuto - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage. Moments Addressed an issue where some Moments did not have Service Areas. Adjusted sorting of Moments so that new and in-progress events are at the "front" of the list. A Moment to Remember - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions. Blast Off - Fixed an issue in which the speed requirement would not trigger despite the player achieving the target finishing position. Fixed a UI issue in which the player's filters and position would not be retained after backing out of an archived Moment. Fixed an issue in which multiple Moments did not have video previews. Historic Success - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions. Home Hero - Changed classification to Fictional Home Hero - Corrected errors with localised titles. Icy Podium - Corrected errors with localised titles. Long Haul - Changed vehicle to Hyundai i20 N Rally2 Long Haul 2 - Adjusted all medal difficulties (now easier). Pacific Run - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions. Scandia Blizzard - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions. Slide Away - Adjusted Gold Medal difficulty (now easier). Slippery Conditions - Fixed an issue in which this was not displayed as an EA Play Moment. Sustainable Fuel Challenge 3 - Adjusted Gold Medal difficulty (now easier). Turbo Time - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions. Underdog - Changed classification to Fictional Options & Settings Fixed an issue in which the German language descriptions within Advanced Graphics were applied incorrectly. Removed DLSS Upscaler Sharpness option as sharpness is identical regardless of setting. Quick Play Fixed a UI issue in which the number of players listed in a Quick Play Multiplayer lobby would not update after receiving an invite. Fixed an issue with Quick Play in which the AI difficulty could be set to 0 instead of the minimum ( 1 ). Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which a new host was unable to start a Championship after the original host left the lobby. Rally Pass Fixed an issue in which multiple item previews within the Rally Pass were rendered out of focus. Season 5 - Fixed an issue in which the Lightning Bolt livery was inconsistently applied across all 3 WRC cars. Season 5 - Fixed an issue in which the Vibrant Impact livery was inconsistently applied across all 3 WRC cars. VR Beta Adjusted brightness and contrast of road surfaces when driving in interior views. Fixed an issue in which certain scenes in frontend menus were incorrectly rendering out of focus. Fixed an issue in which certain VR controllers would send invalid inputs while disconnected. Fixed an issue in which spectating another opponent would cause the camera to float under the car once said player finishes a stage. Fixed an issue in which spectators and race marshals took on a corrupted appearance when at the edge of the screen. Fixed an issue in which the environment would not render properly on Oceania stage replays. Fixed an issue in which the Virtual Monitor would not reset its view position after using the Reset Options & Extras setting in Save Management. Addressed several additional minor bugs and issues with VR Beta. Miscellaneous Fixed an issue in which a car that received a puncture during Shakedown would start further Shakedowns and the Event with that puncture. Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. For further support please visit the following: EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports EA Answers HQ - Suggestions Linktree - Latest News & Social MediaEA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.8.1 Patch Note
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from May 9, 11:00 BST. It is a hotfix to address one specific issue discovered shortly after the release of v1.8.0. Crash Fix Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which completing an event at Älgsjön (Sweden) would cause the game to crash. Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. For further support please visit the following: EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports EA Answers HQ - Suggestions Linktree - Latest News & Social MediaEA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.8.0 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from April 30, 11:00 BST, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game, along with the addition of VR Beta on PC. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. New Feature EA SPORTS™ WRC can now be played in VR on PC. Please visit the VR Beta FAQ for more information. Key Updates Added the ability to “Retire to the next Service Area” in Clubs. Players will receive a nominal time for every stage they do not complete. Fixed an issue in Clubs in which players would receive no penalty for exceeding repair time limit in Service Areas. Addressed an issue on PC and PS5 in which framerates could decrease when using Fanatec hardware. Added 12 new UDP telemetry channels. Crash Fixes Fixed an issue in which the game would crash on PC if the player pressed Alt+F4 while selecting a car livery. Audio Adjusted crowd audio to increase spectator excitement on stage start. Career Fixed an issue in which the player would be demoted to last place after using all of their available restarts. Cars Citroën Xsara WRC - Updated interior behaviour so that the driver now uses paddle shift when changing gears. Clubs Added the ability to “Retire to the next Service Area”. Players will receive a nominal time for every stage they do not complete. Fixed an issue in which players would receive no penalty for exceeding repair time limit in Service Areas. Players who do not finish a stage (either via retirement or disqualification) will now appear on Club leaderboards in-game. Players who do not finish a stage (either via retirement or disqualification) will now appear on Club leaderboards on Racenet. Graphics & Performance Fixed an issue in which foliage would appear inside the car when the player drove through it. Made improvements to snow effects. Chile - Made a number of performance optimisations to foliage in order to help improve framerates. Estonia - Performed an additional pass to gather more PSO shaders, to help reduce stuttering on PC. Finland - Performed an additional pass to gather more PSO shaders, to help reduce stuttering on PC. Monte Carlo - Performed an additional pass to gather more PSO shaders, to help reduce stuttering on PC. Sweden - Performed an additional pass to gather more PSO shaders, to help reduce stuttering on PC. Kenya - Addressed some issues on a number of stages where excessive screen tearing was experienced. Mediterraneo - Made a number of changes in order to help improve framerates. Input Devices Addressed an issue on PC and PS5 in which framerates could decrease when using Fanatec hardware. Locations Central Europe - Resolved an issue in which some trees did not have collision physics. Central Europe - Made some minor fixes to ground cover. Kenya - Kingono - Fixed an issue in which a Shakedown would not end after crossing the finish line (also fixed on all other stages in the game where this occurred). Monte Carlo - Fixed an issue in which some corners were using gravel physics instead of asphalt physics. Oceania - Waiwera - Fixed an issue in which the player could collide with an invisible object. Oceania - Tahekeroa - Fixed an issue in which the player could collide with an invisible object. Oceania - Noakes Hill - Fixed an issue in which the player could collide with an invisible object. Oceania - Orewa - Fixed an issue in which the player could collide with an invisible object. Sardinia - Rena Majore - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit at an acute hairpin. Sardinia - Monte Olia - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit at an acute hairpin. Sardinia - Littichedda - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit at an acute hairpin. Sardinia - Li Pinnenti - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit at an acute hairpin. Sardinia - Malti - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit at an acute hairpin. Moments Fixed a UI issue in which lower XP amounts for Archived Moments were not highlighted. Fixed a UI issue with multiple Moments in which [driver name] placeholder text was appearing in descriptions. Underdog (Season 3) - Fixed an issue in which the environment would render incorrectly partway through the stage. UDP & Telemetry Added new UDP telemetry channel: game_mode Added new UDP telemetry channel: result_status Added new UDP telemetry channel: stage_previous_split_time Added new UDP telemetry channel: stage_progress Added new UDP telemetry channel: stage_result_time Added new UDP telemetry channel: stage_result_time_penalty Added new UDP telemetry channel: stage_result_status Added new UDP telemetry channel: vehicle_cluster_abs Added new UDP telemetry channel: vehicle_tyre_state_bl (flags whether a tyre is punctured or not) Added new UDP telemetry channel: vehicle_tyre_state_br Added new UDP telemetry channel: vehicle_tyre_state_fl Added new UDP telemetry channel: vehicle_tyre_state_fr Updated stage_length UDP telemetry channel to more accurately reflect distance from start line to finish line. Players can calculate their progress if they multiply stage_length by stage_progress User Interface & HUD Changed the behaviour of the "Reset to Track" option from the pause menu, to resolve an exploit. Resetting via the pause menu is now limited to when the car is travelling at under 10mph. Fixed an issue in Spanish language in which the descriptions for "User Generated Content" and "Co-Driver Call Type" were incorrect. VR Beta (PC) EA SPORTS™ WRC can now be played in VR on PC. Please visit the VR Beta FAQ for more information. Miscellaneous Updated staff credits. Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. For further support please visit the following: EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports EA Answers HQ - Suggestions Linktree - Latest News & Social MediaEA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.7.0 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from April 4, 11:00 UTC (12:00 BST), and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. New Content Added 10 Rally Pass Season 4 cosmetic items, in the Free tier. Added 15 Rally Pass Season 4 cosmetic items, in the VIP tier. Added 5 Rally Pass Season 4 cosmetic items, in the EA Play tier. Added a new Season of Moments, with a new challenge going live every day (~60 in total). New Features Added functionality for esports WRC. Esports tab in main menu will go live when the competition is ready to begin. Key Fixes Addressed an issue in which controller vibration was constantly applied when not driving. Addressed an issue in which Vibration & Feedback settings were not working as expected on PS5. Fixed an issue in which dust and snow kickup effects were not being generated in replays. Made improvements to rain effects. Made a number of performance optimisations to cloth-based visual effects in order to help improve framerates across all locations. Made a number of performance optimisations to collision-based visual effects in order to help improve framerates across all locations. Made a number of minor performance optimisations across Estonia, Iberia, Mexico, Oceania and Pacifico. Crash Fixes Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which a player would experience a game crash after inviting a previously kicked player back to a lobby. Audio Addressed a number of issues on several cars in which the engine audio did not properly match the vehicle's RPM. Made a number of adjustments to crowd and spectator audio. Career Fixed an issue in which WRC2 cars would not appear on the podium. Cars Fixed an issue on several cars in which a pink placeholder texture was visible on the windshield banner from interior views. Graphics & Performance Made a number of performance optimisations to cloth-based visual effects in order to help improve framerates across all locations. Made a number of performance optimisations to collision-based visual effects in order to help improve framerates across all locations. Fixed an issue on PC in which trees would stretch abnormally when set to Ultra Low. Fixed an issue in which dust and snowkickup effects were not being generated in replays. Made improvements to rain effects. Estonia - Made a number of performance optimisations to foliage in order to help improve framerates. Iberia - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Mexico - Made a number of performance optimisations to foliage in order to help improve framerates. Oceania - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Pacifico - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Input Devices Addressed an issue in which controller vibration was constantly applied when not driving. Addressed an issue in which Vibration & Feedback settings were not working as expected on PS5. Livery Editor Removed dark variants of fictional sponsor logos from decal selection menus. Existing liveries using these will not be affected. Locations Central Europe - Rouské - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Central Europe - Lukoveček - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Central Europe - Raztoka - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Central Europe - Žabárna - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Central Europe - Provodovice - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Central Europe - Libosváry - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Central Europe - Rusava - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Mediterraneo - Asco - Addressed an issue in which a reset zone did not adequately cover spectators. Mediterraneo - Ponte - Addressed an issue in which a reset zone did not adequately cover spectators. Mediterraneo - Monte Cinto - Addressed an issue in which a reset zone did not adequately cover spectators. Mediterraneo - Serra Di Cuzzioli - Addressed an issue in which a reset zone did not adequately cover spectators. Mexico - Addressed a small number of corner-cutting exploits across all stages. Oceania - Oakleigh - Addressed a number of issues in which reset lines were either missing or too close to the road edge. Oceania - Doctors Hill - Addressed a number of issues in which reset lines were either missing or too close to the road edge. Oceania - Taipuha - Addressed a number of issues in which reset lines were either missing or too close to the road edge. Oceania - Mareretu - Addressed a number of issues in which reset lines were either missing or too close to the road edge. Japan - Lake Mikawa - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Japan - Kudarisawa - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Japan - Habu Dam - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Japan - Habucho - Addressed a corner-cutting exploit. Quick Play Fixed an issue in Quick Play Solo in which the Automatic Repairs Assist would improperly trigger after receiving damage Shakedown. UDP & Telemetry Added new UDP telemetry field to identify when a player is currently in Shakedown - stage_shakedown User Interface & HUD Addressed an issue with the HUD in which the handbrake light would not activate. It should now activate once handbrake input is 1% or higher instead of 100%. Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. For further support please visit the following: EA Answers HQ - Bug Reports EA Answers HQ - Suggestions Linktree - Latest News & Social MediaEA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.6.0 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from March 12, 11:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. This update is primarily focused on bug fixes, and preparatory work for future game updates. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. Key Fixes Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars. Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings. Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly at Japan, Monte Carlo, Portugal, Sweden and Kenya. Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled. Improved the performance potential of the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID and the Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID, to more fairly compete for top times in their vehicle class. Crash Fixes Fixed an issue in which changing the livery on the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) would cause the game to crash. Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing a Regularity Rally while finishing on the Championship Podium. Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing Lesson 2 in Rally School. Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings. Achievements & Trophies Driver's Alliance - Updated Achievement description, highlighting that players must complete an event, instead of merely starting one. Driver's Alliance - Updated Achievement description ahead of upcoming esports activity, which will be revealed later this year. AI Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars. Audio Made some minor audio improvements to roadside replay cameras. Made some minor changes to reverb audio while driving. Made some minor changes to surface kickup audio while driving. Career Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Debrief screen was missing the summary of the most recent activities. Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Relationship status appeared to drop twice after failing a Marquee Target. Cars Citroën Saxo Super 1600 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class. Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class. Opel Adam R2 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Peugeot 208 Rally4 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Renault Twingo II - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving. Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) - Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen's livery (#10) did not have any event plates applied. Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) - Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen's livery (#10) had the incorrect driver number. Clubs Fixed a UI issue in which the player would sometimes appear in 1st place after retiring from an event, while in the Service Area. Fixed an issue in which punctures would not get repaired after a Shakedown. Fixed an issue in which the Next Stage button would appear after receiving Terminal Damage, causing a Clubs Error. Fixed an issue in which the player could change Assist settings while competing in a Club where Assists were disabled. Fixed an issue in which the player would see a Clubs Error screen after getting disqualified during a Shakedown. Co-Driver Croatia - Bliznec - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order. Croatia - Vrbno - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order. Croatia - Hartje - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order. Graphics & Performance Japan - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Monte Carlo - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Portugal - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Sweden - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Kenya - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly. Input Devices Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only) Fixed an issue in which Wheel Calibration is reset whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens. Fixed an issue in which Degrees of Rotation is set to 0 whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens. Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled. Locations Finland - Lahdenkyla - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Finland - Maahi - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Monte Carlo - Fixed an issue in which players would not get Terminal Damage after driving off of some cliffside edges. Pacifico - Talao - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Pacifico - SungaiKunit - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Pacifico - Abai - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit. Quick Play Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which tyre compound information would not be present for players who join mid-session. UDP & Telemetry Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleId Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleClassId Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleManufacturerId Added new UDP telemetry field - LocationId Added new UDP telemetry field - RouteId User Interface & HUD Updated a number of staff names and roles in the Credits. Miscellaneous Fixed an issue in which the car would fall through the game world after restarting an Event. 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