WRC 10
Official 2021 World Rally Championship game celebrating the championship's 50th anniversary.
WRC 10, officially titled WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship, is a racing video game from French developer Kylotonn and publisher Nacon. As the follow-up to WRC 9, it is the licensed game for the 2021 World Rally Championship. It launched on Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in September 2021, with a Nintendo Switch version arriving in March 2022.
Announced in April 2021, the game includes the twelve rounds of the 2021 season, such as Croatia Rally, Rally Estonia, Ypres Rally, and Rally de Catalunya. Rally New Zealand is absent from the main campaign, though some of its stages appear in other modes. To mark the World Rally Championship’s 50th anniversary, the game features a range of historic rally cars, from the Group B era to modern World Rally Cars, including the Alpine A110, Audi Quattro, Lancia Delta Group A, and Citroën Xsara WRC.
Critical reception was generally favorable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, according to Metacritic, while the Windows version received mixed or average scores. Eurogamer recommended the game, praising its detailed, dynamic stages, car variety, and feel, but noted the anniversary events felt clunky and career mode was slow. IGN highlighted the historic car selection and vibrant rally colors, yet criticized the lack of difficulty options in anniversary events, the inability to skip the WRC Junior series in career mode, and limited player agency, calling it the strongest official WRC game to date but only a marginal improvement over WRC 9. PC Magazine liked the cars but found the 50th anniversary mode a series of glorified time trials. Push Square gave the PlayStation 5 version 8 out of 10, lauding improved handling, DualSense feedback, historic content, career depth, and overall volume, while noting rough visuals, minor bugs, odd progression, and screen tearing. Hardcore Gamer rated it 3.5 out of 5, saying small but worthwhile changes staved off series stagnation. Shacknews praised solid physics, e-sports features, customization, and content, but criticized lackluster visuals, lack of iteration, and PC performance issues.
The Nintendo Switch port received heavy criticism for its visuals.
Quick Facts
- Title
- WRC 10
- Developer
- Kylotonn
- Publisher
- Nacon
- Series
- World Rally Championship
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X/S
- Genre
- Racing
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Release
- Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SWW · September 2, 2021Nintendo SwitchEU · March 17, 2022 · NA · March 29, 2022
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Lore & Background
WRC 10 was revealed in April 2021 as the official video game of the 2021 World Rally Championship, featuring twelve rounds of the season including Croatia Rally, Rally Estonia, Ypres Rally and Rally de Catalunya. Rally New Zealand was not included in the main campaign, though some special stages appear in other modes. Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the World Rally Championship, the game offers multiple historical rally cars ranging from the classical Group B era to modern World Rally Cars, such as the Alpine A110, Audi Quattro, Lancia Delta Group A, and Citroën Xsara WRC.
The game was released worldwide on September 2, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, followed by a Nintendo Switch port in March 2022. Reception varied by platform: the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions received generally favorable reviews on Metacritic, while the Windows version received mixed or average reviews. Critics praised the detail-rich dynamic stages, variety of rally cars, and improved handling and physics, but noted issues such as the sluggish pace of career mode, lack of difficulty settings in anniversary events, and rough visuals on some platforms.
Reader's Guide
WRC 10 is notable as the official game of the 2021 World Rally Championship and as a celebration of the championship's 50th anniversary. It builds directly on WRC 9, which some critics considered the high point of the series, and was described by IGN as 'the spiciest and arguably the strongest official WRC game to date,' though only marginally better than its predecessor. The game's anniversary mode, featuring historic cars from the Group B era to modern World Rally Cars, was a key addition, though some outlets criticized it as a series of glorified time trials. The Nintendo Switch port was widely criticized for severe graphical issues, poor framerate, and long load times, though it retained the handling and content of other versions. Overall, WRC 10 was seen as a solid but incremental update, with Hardcore Gamer noting that its 'small but worthwhile alterations to the formula have at least staved off any fear of an eventual plateauing for the series.'
Did You Know?
- WRC 10 was developed by French developer Kylotonn and published by Nacon.
- The game celebrates the 50th anniversary of the World Rally Championship with historical cars from the Group B era to modern World Rally Cars.
- The Nintendo Switch version, released in March 2022, was criticized for severe graphical issues and poor framerate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WRC 10?
WRC 10 is the official 2021 FIA World Rally Championship video game, developed by French studio Kylotonn and published by Nacon. It acts as the direct sequel to WRC 9 and covers the full 2021 rally season across twelve rounds.
What platforms is WRC 10 available on?
The game shipped on Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in September 2021. A Nintendo Switch version arrived later in March 2022.
Who made WRC 10?
Kylotonn, a French development studio, built the game, while Nacon handled publishing and distribution. This was the same partnership behind the preceding WRC entries in the series.
What makes WRC 10 a special entry in the series?
The title was produced to mark the 50th anniversary of the World Rally Championship, giving it a commemorative angle beyond a standard yearly release. It also features the complete 2021 calendar, including events like Croatia Rally, Rally Estonia, and Ypres Rally.
How did critics rate WRC 10?
Metacritic scores for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S editions fell in the 'generally favorable' range. Reviewers highlighted the expanded 2021 event roster and the anniversary-themed presentation as standout elements.
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