Summary
- Codemasters is halting development on EA Sports WRC, announcing no new rally games are on the horizon.
- The ongoing WRC license, a limited-time agreement, will remain valid until 2027.
The Codemasters team, which has maintained the development of EA Sports WRC, revealed that there will no longer be new content beyond the 2024 season. This decision comes just after the release of the game’s second DLC for 2025, the Hard Chargers Content Pack.
Founded in 2001, the World Rally Championship (WRC) series has produced numerous mainline titles alongside various spin-offs. The rights to the franchise have changed hands multiple times, with Codemasters acquiring them in 2020. After being taken over by EA in 2021, the studio finally released EA Sports WRC in 2023, receiving a warm welcome. Despite subsequent expansions, the announcement of a suspension on new content has left fans surprised and disappointed.
While Codemasters discontinuing support for EA Sports WRC may seem sudden, it fits within the broader context of instability current EA-owned studios face. For example, Respawn Entertainment recently experienced layoffs and project cancellations. Regardless, Codemasters reassured current players that EA Sports WRC will remain accessible for new and existing users. The team acknowledged their collaboration with WRC as a significant milestone in its long legacy within the racing genre.
