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French video game developer Kylotonn/KT Racing and Publisher NACON have deployed a new update across all platforms for WRC9 the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship.
PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can download the Esports WRC Update, preparing for the Season 6 of the Esports WRC Championship.
Also the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions receive the new update, alongside the content from the December Update that includes the Toyota GR Yaris WRC concept, New Rally Portugal Stages, Co-Driver Mode, Steering Wheels compatibility fixes, and more.
The most noticeable update for the next-gen consoles is the awaited 120 Hz High Visual Quality Mode. The Xbox Series S consoles can now run at 1440p/30fps, or the regular 1080p/60fps mode. Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X now supports the dynamic 4K/60fps mode or you can select a High Quality 4K/30fps mode.
Note: Also the dreaded error 4:12 should now be fixed via a new hotfix (v.1.0.42.8) witch is downloadable from the Epic Games Store.
Check out the full changelog below for more details.
The PC version of the WRC 9 game is available as a Digital Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and a Physical Standard Edition. The digital edition is available via the Epic Game Store for €49.99. The Digital Deluxe Edition is available for €59.99.
Changelog:
New Content
- Added support of the Arabic language
- Esports WRC season 6 groundwork
General Fixes
- Fixed an issue with archs wrongly branded on Portugal stages
- Fixed an issue where both players could control the gears of each other in split screen mode
- Fixed an issue when controller’s vibration could stop after restarting a stage
- Copilot mode can now be played with Dashboard camera.
- Fixed an issue where you could see out of the world with the photo mode
- Fixed an issue where switching user while in spectator mode reset the camera to mode 1
- Fixed an issue where the copilot couldn’t control the wipers
- Fixed issue where the progression bar could be stuck while playing on SSS tracks
- Added several languages for copilot lobby.
- Fixed issue where additional headlights would not produce any light
- Fixed various translation issues
- Fixed several collision issues with the environment
- Fixed various SFX related issue
PC specific fixes
- Fixed various mouse / keyboard navigation issues
PlayStation 4 specific fixes
- Various steering wheel support fixes
Xbox One specific fixes
- Fixed an issue where a connection error message appeared every few minutes while not connected to the internet
PlayStation 5 specific fixes
- December Update Content
- Added steering wheels support
- Added 120 Hz performance modes and High Visual Quality mode
- Fixed crashes after changing the type of tire in tutorial
- Fixed various online lobby related crashes
- Fixed an issue where tires and car setup selection were reset when a new player joined an online lobby
- Added clearer message when failing to write on leaderboards
- Fixed an issue where both players could control the gears in split-screen
- Changed unclear text message when leaving photo mode
- Fixed various collision issues with the Proton Iriz R5
- Fixed several respawn issues
- Fixed various issues that could prevent the game to access WRC9 servers
- Fixed issue where dust didn’t apply on the Ford Fiesta WRC’s windshield
- Fixed camera placement issue in show room
- Fixed other various performance issues
- Improved haptic feedbacks on grass
- Resolved an issue where vibration and sounds coming out from the controller’s speaker could stop when going off road
- Controller now vibrates correctly when testing the vibration in the settings
- Fixed issue where odd visual effects were present on a split-screen race with the Threatening weather
- Fixed issue where the game would softlock when trying to access online features without a PlayStation plus subscription
Xbox Series X|S specific fixes
- December Update Content
- Added steering wheels support
- Added 120 Hz performance modes and High Visual Quality mode
- Fixed crashes after changing the type of tire in tutorial
- Fixed various online lobby related crashes
- Fixed an issue where tires and car setup selection were reset when a new player joined an online lobby
- Added clearer message when failing to write on leaderboards
- Fixed an issue where both players could control the gears in split-screen
- Changed unclear text message when leaving photo mode
- Fixed various collision issues with the Proton Iriz R5
- Fixed several respawn issues
- Fixed various issues that could prevent the game to access WRC9 servers
- Fixed issue where dust didn’t apply on the Ford Fiesta WRC’s windshield
- Fixed camera placement issue in show room
- Fixed other various performance issues
- Fixed crash when attempting to exit a Replay in specific conditions
- Fixed crash when trying to resume whilst in an online lobby
- Fixed issue where players could lose control in the menu after playing in split-screen mode
