Lesquin, 28 October 2020 - NACON and KT Racing are delighted to announce that WRC 9, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, will be available on PlayStation®5 when they launch. See you on 12 or 19 November - according to the date of availability of the console in each country - for a stunning 4K 60FPS experience!
Acclaimed by players and critics since its release on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC on 3 September, the benchmark sim-racing series is about to write a new chapter in its story by accompanying the launch of the next generation of consoles.
Providing rally fans with all the official content of the Championship and multiple improvements, WRC 9 will now be playable at 60FPS for an even more immersive driving experience. Owners PlayStation®5 console will be able to hone their driving skills in even more spectacular environments and enjoy an unparalleled feeling of speed in a WRC game.
"Like all gamers around the world, we couldn't wait to try out the next generation of consoles. After many months of work, it's an honour to be there on day one with one of our flagship titles," said Benoit Clerc, Head of Publishing at NACON. "The possibilities offered by the new consoles have allowed us to take WRC 9 to a new and incredible level of performance and smooth gameplay, further demonstrating KT Racing's expertise in racing simulations."
When WRC 9 releases on PlayStation®5, it will also include the October update that was released for current-generation consoles. The update includes six new stages for Rally Finland, an additional WRC driver and a brand-new Photo Mode.
On PlayStation®5, KT Racing is using the new haptic features of the DualSense™ controller to develop and improve the feedback provided by the different road surfaces encountered in the World Rally Championship. Thanks to the subtle vibrations possible with the DualSense™ controller, players can experience the most realistic driving sensations yet and feel the difference between asphalt, gravel and snow, as well as the direction of impacts. In terms of gameplay, the controller's innovative triggers have also been used to provide more feedback. They react to the vehicle's condition, such as making acceleration harder when the car is damaged.
Finally, a free upgrade to the PlayStation®5 version of the game will be accessible to players already in possession of WRC 9 for PlayStation®4.
Official WRC 9 website
WRC 9 will be available on PlayStation®5 from November 12th or 19th,
according to the release date of the console in each country,
and on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch™ at a later date.
The game has been available on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC via the Epic Games Store since 3 September 2020.
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With WRC 9, the passionate developers of the French studio KT Racing have pulled out all the stops to once again meet the high expectations of rally fans looking for tougher challenges and heightened realism. With an enhanced career mode and many technical improvements, players are thrust into the heart of the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship season with many great highlights.
- 3 new rallies: Japan, New Zealand, Kenya
- Over 50 official teams and their livery from the WRC, WRC 2, WRC 3 and Junior WRC
- Over 15 bonus cars that have left their mark on the history of the WRC
- The brand-new Clubs Mode, to create customised championships
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PRESS CONTACTS
NACON – Clémence Bigeon – cbigeon@nacon.fr
Dead Good PR (for UK media) – nacon@deadgoodmedia.com
About NACON
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 9 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 20 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON's position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/
About Kylotonn
Created in 2006, Kylotonn is one the most important French video game development studios, also known under KT Racing label. Specialized in motorsports and official developer of the WRC FIA World Rally Championship series and Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, the company is internationally recognized for its know-how and for the passion of its teams. With more than 110 employees as of today in Paris and Lyon, Kylotonn has developed more than 25 titles distributed by major publishers. Kylotonn has forged itself a strong technological expertise thanks to the real-time 3D engine KT Engine that the company owns. At the forefront of the video game industry, this technology is also used within R&D partnerships on autonomous vehicle projects in the automotive industry. Since 2018, NACON, one of Europe's leading video game publishers, holds a 100% stake in the company. Kylotonn is member of the French National Developers Federation (Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo) and Capital Games. The company is supported by BPI, IFCIC and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. For more information, visit www.kylotonn.com.
About WRC Promoter GmbH
WRC Promoter GmbH is responsible for all commercial aspects of the FIA World Rally Championship, including TV production and the marketing of global media and sponsorship rights. The Promoter also has responsibility to increase the field of participants and to propose the venues that form the FIA WRC calendar. The World Rally Championship is the FIA’s premium rally series. WRC showcases authentic motorsport, high performance cars and the world’s best drivers competing in dramatic surroundings ranging from the ice and snow of Scandinavia to the blistering heat of Mexico. Established in its current format in 1973, WRC participants battle for the drivers’ and manufacturers’ world titles at 13 rallies spanning 15 countries and six continents. Additional championship information can be found at www.wrc.com and www.wrcplus.com.