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EA SPORTS™ WRC

EA SPORTS™ WRC

Experience the thrill of the 2024 rally season with new locations, moments, stages, high-performance vehicles, new liveries, and licensed crews. Brace yourself to embark on your continued rally journey.

61%
Mixed
DeveloperCodemasters
PublisherElectronic Arts
Release DateNov 2, 2023
$49.99
Peak Players4.0K
Metacritic80
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Racing
Simulation
Sports
AI Review Summary

EA SPORTS™ WRC offers a content-rich and authentic rally experience with handling that some players find improved over its predecessors, particularly regarding asphalt grip. However, the game has faced significant backlash due to the post-launch implementation of kernel-level anti-cheat, which broke Linux compatibility and caused technical instability for many users.

Pros

  • Authentic rally experience with a large volume of content and stages80%
  • Improved asphalt handling and grip compared to previous Codemasters titles70%
  • Satisfying car behavior and driving physics that feel accessible yet realistic70%
  • Strong appeal for dedicated rally fans who have exhausted previous genre staples60%

Cons

  • Post-launch implementation of EA kernel-level anti-cheat has caused widespread frustration90%
  • Loss of Linux and Steam Deck compatibility due to new anti-cheat software80%
  • Visuals and graphics are frequently cited as inferior to DiRT Rally 2.070%
  • Persistent technical bugs and issues with the game launcher or update process70%
  • Perception of the game being abandoned or poorly supported by the developer50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend purchasing the game only when it is on a significant sale
  • The game is often compared unfavorably to the developer's previous work under the DiRT brand
  • Anti-cheat updates reportedly prevent the game from launching for some Windows users
Confidence: 76%
Based on the 70 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 22, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
322
Peak · last 90 days
420
All-time peak
4.0K

Price

Current price
$49.99
Lowest tracked
$19.99since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
58%
All-time positive
61%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews11.5K
Positive: 7.0K (61%)Negative: 4.4K (39%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

54h

Avg Playtime at Review

59%

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