WRC Generations
The seventh WRC title by Kylotonn, featuring hybrid Rally1 cars.
WRC Generations is a racing video game from French developer Kylotonn and publisher Nacon. As the seventh installment in their World Rally Championship series, it carries the official license for the 2022 WRC season. The title launched on November 3, 2022, for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch version following on December 26, 2022.
The game introduces new car models reflecting the hybrid technology used in the 2022 season, including the Ford Puma Rally1, Hyundai i20 N Rally1, and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1. Alongside these three Group Rally1 cars, it features Group Rally2 vehicles and a selection of legendary cars, bringing the total roster to at least thirty-seven. The Anniversary mode, first seen in WRC 10, returns for this entry.
Kylotonn and Nacon announced WRC Generations on May 18, 2022, with both companies returning to develop and publish the game. Initially scheduled for an October 13 release, the launch was pushed back to November 3 about two weeks prior. A Nintendo Switch version was announced for December 1, 2022, but ultimately arrived in North America on December 26, 2022.
According to review aggregator Metacritic, the PlayStation 5 version of WRC Generations received "mixed or average" reviews.
Quick Facts
- Title
- WRC Generations
- 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/S · WW · November 3, 2022 · Nintendo Switch · WW · December 26, 2022
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Lore & Background
WRC Generations was revealed on May 18, 2022, with both Kylotonn and Nacon returning to work on the game. The original release date was October 13, but two weeks before it was moved to November 3. A Nintendo Switch version was announced for December 1, 2022 but released in North America on December 26, 2022. As the new hybrid was implemented in the 2022 season, the game features brand-new car models based on the Ford Puma Rally1, Hyundai i20 N Rally1 and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1. Other than the three Group Rally1 cars, the game includes Group Rally2 cars and legendary cars, ensuring a vehicle number no fewer than thirty-seven. The Anniversary mode, first introduced in WRC 10, has also returned.
Reader's Guide
WRC Generations marks the culmination of Kylotonn's seven-game run as the developer of the official World Rally Championship series. Its significance lies in its accurate representation of the 2022 season, which introduced hybrid powertrains to the top-tier Rally1 class. The game includes the three new hybrid cars—Ford Puma Rally1, Hyundai i20 N Rally1, and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1—alongside Group Rally2 and legendary cars, totaling at least thirty-seven vehicles. The return of Anniversary mode from WRC 10 provides a retrospective element. Reception for the PlayStation 5 version was mixed or average according to review aggregator Metacritic. The game's delayed release on Nintendo Switch, arriving nearly two months after other platforms, extended its availability to a wider audience.
Did You Know?
- WRC Generations was originally scheduled for release on October 13, 2022, before being delayed to November 3.
- The game features hybrid Rally1 cars based on the Ford Puma, Hyundai i20 N, and Toyota GR Yaris.
- Anniversary mode, first introduced in WRC 10, returns in WRC Generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WRC Generations?
WRC Generations is a rally racing video game that serves as the seventh entry in Kylotonn's World Rally Championship series. It holds the official license for the 2022 WRC season and was published by Nacon.
Who developed and published WRC Generations?
The French studio Kylotonn built the game, while Nacon took on the publishing and distribution roles.
When was WRC Generations released?
The title launched on November 3, 2022, for PC and current-generation consoles, with a Nintendo Switch port following on December 26, 2022.
What new cars does WRC Generations feature compared to earlier WRC games?
The game introduces the 2022 hybrid Rally1 machines, including the Ford Puma Rally1, Hyundai i20 N Rally1, and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, which reflect the new powertrain technology of that season.
Which platforms is WRC Generations available on?
You can play it on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
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