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October 8, 2024, EA and Codemasters will launch Season 4 of the EA SPORTS WRC rally title with an all-new Expansion Bundle and Content Packs.
The DLC will include new locations in the form of the Tet Rally Latvia and the Orlen 80th Rally Poland. , Players will be able to drive the latest high-performance vehicles from the 2024 WRC season, including the all-new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in WRC2.
You can customize your rally cars with more than 50 new liveries (from the current season) and compete against 52 official crews.
Lets check out the reveal trailer and all the details.
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Locations & Car Content Pack: Out October 8
The headline addition is the Locations & Car Content Pack, which can either be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle.
This Content Pack brings players up to date with the latest WRC season, featuring cars, liveries, drivers and locations from the current season.
Experience the thrill of the 2024 rally season with new locations, rally stages, real-world liveries, in-game challenges and high-performance vehicles.
The EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle* brings players up-to-date with the current year of the FIA World Rally Championship, featuring new content across all three classes, WRC, WRC2 and Junior WRC.
Get a taste of what’s to come on October 8 with our reveal trailer above, and check out the information below for more detail.
Locations & Car Content Pack: Out October 8
The headline addition is the Locations & Car Content Pack, which can either be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle.
This Content Pack brings players up to date with the latest WRC season, featuring cars, liveries, drivers and locations from the current season.
New Location: Tet Rally Latvia
Embark on a thrilling new adventure with Tet Rally Latvia, the location that made its WRC debut in 2024.
This exciting addition brings fresh challenges and breathtaking landscapes, making it a must-run rally for all enthusiasts.
Prepare to navigate through the dynamic terrains and immerse yourself in the Latvian rally culture, as this new location sets the stage for unforgettable racing moments.
As with all locations, Rally Latvia features several kilometres of real roads, 12 individual stages, and all of the challenging terrain variety and weather conditions one comes to expect from EA SPORTS™ WRC.
New Location: Orlen 80th Rally Poland
After a five-year hiatus, the iconic Orlen 80th Rally Poland made a triumphant return to the 2024 WRC calendar.
This historic rally is renowned for its fast-paced gravel stages and passionate fanbase.
With its rich heritage and thrilling routes, Rally Poland offers a unique and exhilarating challenge that both seasoned and new rally fans will eagerly anticipate.
Rally Poland features multiple routes using over 27 unique kilometres of real roads.
Including shortened and reversed variants of its two main stages, players will race through 12 stages in total, each with multiple weather conditions, road surface changes and seasonal challenges to overcome.
5 New Cars
The development race never stops, and all three WRC vehicle manufacturers have made great strides in the hunt for ultimate performance.
Drive the very latest in Rally1 technology from Ford, Hyundai and Toyota, with hybrid power, advanced suspension systems, and aerodynamics strong enough to make you feel like a hero on the road.
In addition to the three new cars in the top class of competition, the all-new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 makes its WRC2 debut, going toe-to-toe with its rivals.
In Junior WRC, the Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo is the perfect platform for the stars of the future, with its enhanced power, agility and style.
Here are the five new cars you will get to drive as part of this Content Pack, all of which can compete against base game cars in their respective classes, across various game modes:
WRC:
- Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID ‘24
- Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID ‘24
- Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID ‘24
WRC2:
- Toyota GR Yaris Rally2
Junior WRC:
- Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo
52 New Liveries & Crews
In addition to the new cars and locations mentioned above, the Locations & Car Content Pack contains over 50 vehicle liveries, along with their respective crew members (ie: drivers and co-drivers).
These 2024 season liveries are available on all of the new cars, alongside several existing WRC2 cars from the base game (like Oliver Solberg’s WRC2 car, shown above), bringing them up to date with the current season.
All 52 crews will be selectable as drivable pairings in Championship Mode, as well as showing up as AI opponents across relevant game modes, such as Career, Moments and Quick Play.
The Locations & Car Content Pack can either be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle.
If you’re coming in to EA SPORTS™ WRC for the very first time, EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 contains the base game as well as the three Content Packs, giving you everything in a single purchase.
Speaking of Content Packs, let’s look at what you’ll get to play with in the coming months.
Le Maestros Content Pack: Coming in Winter 2024/25
This Winter, the first of two themed Content Packs, will be arriving in Winter 2024/25 giving players more experiences to enjoy in-game.
First up is Le Maestros, which will add two new routes to existing locations from the base game.
Like many of our base game routes, these can also be driven in shortened and reversed variants, giving you multiple additional individual stages per location:
Rallye Monte Carlo: Briançonnet (14.55km)
Embark on the thrilling Briançonnet roads with precision-testing esses, drops, narrow bridges, classic hairpins, and dynamic terrain.
Navigate challenging slow sections, fast straights, winding dangers, exciting junctions, and varied widths against Monte Carlo’s stunning vistas.
Vodafone Rally de Portugal: Fafe (11.18 km)
Take on the iconic Fafe stage with its thrilling jumps and stunning Portuguese vistas.
This meticulously recreated track features the renowned Fafe jump, pushing your skills to their limits.
Le Maestros also features additional content, which we will reveal closer to release. It can be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle.
Hard Chargers Content Pack: Coming in Spring 2025
Kicking off the new year at full speed comes Hard Chargers, another themed Content Pack, releasing in Spring 2025.
As with Le Maestros, this adds new routes to base game locations, all of which can be driven in shortened and reversed variants.
Rally Sweden – Umea (10.08 km) & Umea Sprint (5.16 km)
These fast, technical routes include long straights, sharp turns, strategic bumps, tree-lined paths, deforested sections, a tunnel, and the famed Red Barn Arena.
With 4-5 metre road widths, it offers a dynamic, intense rally spectacle that tests your skills at every turn.
EKO Acropolis Rally Greece – Harvati (14.42 km)
Harvati is a challenging mountain course with a winding start and river crossing, so expect water splashes as well as rocky, muddy, and gravel surfaces.
Tackle road width changes, steep sections alongside farm buildings, dips, tight winding parts, and roadside trees.
The final third opens up slightly before becoming winding and technical again, offering a thrilling and challenging driving experience.
Hard Chargers also features additional content, which we will reveal closer to release. It can be purchased individually, or as part of the EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion Bundle.
EA SPORTS™ WRC 2024 Season Expansion FAQ
As there are many ways to get the latest content in EA SPORTS™ WRC, we’ve compiled a short FAQ that covers everything you need to know.
First-off, check out the comparison table above, as that covers the two most common scenarios, existing EA SPORTS™ WRC players and brand new players who want to get everything in a single purchase.
“I have the EA SPORTS™ WRC base game, what do I need to get to have all of the latest content?”
Buy the 2024 Season Expansion Bundle, which contains:
- Locations & Car Content Pack will be available from October 8.
- Le Maestros Content Pack will be available in Winter 2024/25.
- Hard Chargers Content Pack will be available in Spring 2025.
“I have never played EA SPORTS™ WRC, what do I need to get to have everything?”
- Buy EA SPORTS™ WRC 24.
- This includes the EA SPORTS™ WRC base game, and the 2024 Season Expansion Bundle which contains all three Content Packs.
“I would like to experience some of the new content, but not all. Can I buy the Content Packs individually?”
Yes:
- Locations & Car Content Pack will be available from October 8.
- Le Maestros Content Pack will be available in Winter 2024.
- Hard Chargers Content Pack will be available in Spring 2025.
“Is there a physical version of EA SPORTS™ WRC 24?”
- EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 is only available digitally.
- The EA SPORTS™ WRC base game is available in physical form, for both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Check your local retailers for details.
“What languages are supported in EA SPORTS™ WRC 24?”
- The following languages are supported with text and UI: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
- The following languages are supported with voiceover: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish**.
Official Webpages – www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-wrc
