WRC 23: Postponed release date, editions and content leaks what do we know about the highly anticipated rally game?

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Since the Codemasters Studio, well renowned for their gaming excellence, acquired the WRC license, rally game enthusiasts can hardly wait for the introduction of their first title. Developed by Codemasters and published by EA Sports, this title is allegedly going to be called WRC 23.

In September 2022, Tom Henderson, known for his unfailing leaks, divulged certain details about WRC 23 on Insider Gaming. His knowledge sprung from images provided to him via insiders. The article indicates that WRC 23 would offer players the option to construct their own rally car from 16 unique car categories. The sources also pointed out that the game would follow the basics of the initially planned yet finally cancelled DiRT Rally 3.0 by Codemasters, stating that this strategy would be a “time and money” saver.

More recent news emerged in March 2023, when billbil-kun clued you in about the readiness for WRC 23’s release on his Twitter account. Furthermore, he shared previews of the achievements that could be accomplished in the game by posting certain icons.

Fast forward to May, more details, like the different editions and platforms WRC 23 would be available on, were unveiled, with the potential release date being 28 July.

A Reddit user also posted what he believed was link with a promotional campaign of the game: a picture of French driver Sébastien Ogier with a professional photographer during the 2023 Sardinia WRC rally.

So, is WRC 23 truly slated to release on July 28, 2023, without an official declaration?

The WRC 23 Launch Date

Starting with the unfortunate news — the launch has been delayed. Contrary to what was suggested, WRC 23 won’t be accessible on 28 July, yet based on our latest scoop, the release should happen prior to 1 November, 2023.

Regrettably, we cannot provide a closer estimate or elucidate the causes of this delay.

Platforms and Editions

The game won’t be available on the older PS4 and Xbox One consoles but will exclusively launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Two editions are planned:

Standard Edition: Includes the main game

Champions Edition: Contains the main game along with content from seasons 1 to 5

For your knowledge, a season in a game generally includes new rallies and/or cars, as in the case of Codemasters’ last rally game, DiRT Rally 2.0.

Comprehensive Explanation of Achievements

After disclosing the icons of the game’s achievements last March, we now exclusively know the complete description of each. Below is a summarised account of key details regarding WRC 23‘s achievements.

We decided to keep the same order as the icons already revealed previously in order to avoid any confusion.

Success number	Description of achievement
1	Achieve 5 Gold medals in Moments
2	Create your own team in Career Mode
3	Complete your first career season
4	Win a WRC Championship in Career mode
5	Finish on the podium at every event in a Championship Mode season
6	Complete 5 Moments
7	Beat a Personal Best time in Time Trial
8	Download and beat a Ghost in Time Trial
9	Complete a regularity rally stage with 0 penalty points
10	Drive 100 Miles (160km) on Asphalt
11	Drive 100 Miles (160km) on Gravel/Dirt
12	Drive 100 Miles (160km) on Snow
13	Drive 1000 Miles (1600km)
14	Build your first Vehicle Builder car
15	Build 5 cars in the Vehicle Builder
16	Complete at least one stage using a vehicle from every vehicle Class
17	Complete a lesson in the Rally School
18	Finish on the Podium of a Custom Championship, in a Vehicle Builder car, with a custom livery
19	Finish on the podium of an event at Rallye Monte-Carlo in a MINI Cooper S
20	Win a Regularity Rally event in Rally Italia Sardegna in the Lancia Stratos
21	Win a stage at Vodafone Rally de Portugal that you started with heavy engine damage
22	Win an event at Rally Sweden in the Citroën Xsara WRC
23	Win an event at Rally Iberia in the SUBARU Impreza 1995
24	Finish an event at Guanajuato Rally Mexico without any severe mechanical damage
25	Complete a Quick Play Online event at Rally Estonia
26	Compete in a Clubs event at any location

Content of Achievements

Upon evaluating the achievement descriptions, information provided by Tom Henderson about the ability to build your own car seems to be confirmed, as we see the term “Vehicle Builder” on lines 14 and 15.

WRC 23 game will feature various rallies, including:

• Monte Carlo Rally
• Italy Sardinia Rally
• Vodafone Rally of Portugal
• Rally Sweden
• Iberian Rally
• Mexico Rally
• Rally Estonia

The game will also include a list of cars:

• The MINI Cooper S
• The Lancia Stratos
• The Citroen Xsara WRC
• The 1995 SUBARU Impreza

Game modes will feature the expected Career, Championship, and Time Trial modes, along with an online multiplayer mode.

Interesting to note is the introduction of a “Moments” mode. Though its exact nature remains uncertain, its name echoes a mode in FIFA 23, allowing participation in challenges to unlock game items and packs.

Lastly, WRC 23 promises the introduction of regularity rallies and availability of driving lessons in the “Rally School” module.

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Thanks to billbil-kun for the original article, translated from the French.