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Kylotonn today released a new trailer (below) for their WRC 10 title showing off the Acropolis Rally.
Here is the part of their press statement relevant to that event:
The all-new Anniversary mode in WRC 10 offers rally fans the chance to relive certain famous WRC moments, from 1973 to present day. Behind the wheel of cars from their respective eras, step into the shoes of some of the sport’s best drivers and become a rally legend by completing the many challenges available.
In the Renault Alpine A110, Lancia Delta HF 4WD or maybe the Lancia 037, tackle the Acropolis Rally, one of the historic events included in WRC 10. With winding and dusty mountain roads, sometimes on the edges of cliffs, the Acropolis Rally of Greece is famous for being particularly challenging for drivers. In 2021 it is celebrating its big return to the Championship after an eight-year absence.
As I posted yesterday, WRC 10 will have a Steam demo starting tomorrow under the ‘SteamNextFest’ demo program. Here is more info about that:
During Steam Next Fest, PC players will be able to play an exclusive demo of WRC 10. The demo includes an overview of three completely new rallies that have been added to this season’s calendar: Estonia (gravel), Croatia (asphalt) and Spain (asphalt). Log in to Steam tomorrow for a full overview of the game’s even more realistic driving experience and physics, which were widely acclaimed in WRC 9.
Visit the WRC 10 Steam page from 16 – 22 June.
You can and should wishlist WRC 10 on Steam.
WRC is a leading off-road simulation franchise developed by Kylotonn. Announced on March 19, 2020, this will be their seventh rally title.
