WRC 9 proposed a balanced rally proposal, offering an experience halfway between arcade and simulation. Since its launch, the Nacon and KT Racing title has continued to offer new content in the form of new updates. If it was already a round game, now it is enriched thanks to this new free content. Then we tell you what will happen next December.
- The free WRC 9 update available in December includes additional cars, new stages and more features.
- The most notable feature is the exclusive rally concept car based on the latest Toyota GR Yaris.
- A single co-driver mode, upgrades for Rally Portugal stages and the Pirelli C3 WRC test vehicle driven by Andreas Mikkelsen are also included.
The Toyota GR Yaris on the starting grid
NACON and Toyota Motor Europe (TME) are pleased to announce the upcoming arrival of the Concept car Toyota GR Yaris in WRC 9, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. This brand new vehicle, derived from the GR Yaris road vehicle and fully optimized for competition, will join the list of WRC 9 next december.
It will arrive with the second free update which will be rolled out to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC through the Epic Games Store. This update also will be available on next-gen consoles at a later date.
NACON was able to work with Toyota GAZOO Racing, official sponsor of the eSport season WRC, to provide players with WRC 9 the chance to get behind the wheel of the brand new concept car
GR Yaris Rally. Based on the famous GR Yaris, This new high-performance model incorporates all the advanced technologies developed by Toyota for the WRC, including four-wheel drive for superior control on the roads. Specially designed for competitions, it has been faithfully reproduced in WRC 9 for fans to have an authentic experience.
Much more than just a car, The GR Yaris is the culmination of Toyota’s racing expertise. WRC. The development of the car benefited from the combined experience of Toyota GAZOO Racing and feedback from some of the best drivers in the WRC. The team and its Yaris WRC, who won the constructors’ title in the 2018 season, is already a fan favorite. And rally car enthusiasts can now get behind the wheel of the GR Yaris Rally concept model for the first time in a video game!
Co-pilot mode and more
Highly anticipated by the gaming community, WRC 9 gets even closer to the realism of the championship with the upcoming inclusion of the new Co-Driver mode, which allows two online players to compete in the same car. The co-driver provides rally notes, including route details, curves and hazards, with full immersion through integrated voice chat. In this cooperative mode where timing and communication are the keys to victory, players can really put themselves in the shoes of the best sports associations.
Further expand the amount of content available, Rally Portugal will have 6 new stages specials to compete. With tracks that alternate between forests, villages and wide open spaces with breathtaking landscapes, there are many other hours of new challenges for players of WRC 9. Finally, A new livery for the Citroën C3 WRC joins the composition of the team WRC 9: Pirelli Tire Team, with Andreas Mikkelsen and Anders Jaeger, who carried out tests for the manufacturer before its return as official tire supplier for the WRC in 2021.
- 3 new rallies: Japan, New Zealand, Kenya.
- Over 50 official teams and their WRC, WRC 2, WRC 3 and Junior WRC liveries.
- Over 15 additional cars that have made their mark in WRC history.
- The new Clubs game mode, to create personalized leagues.
