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Well, this sucks. Yet again we see EA purchase a productive studio and after killing everything that was good about it, halting development on a racing franchise. At this rate, they’ll somehow end up making F1 not profitable enough as well.
The team who began many, many years ago on the Colin McRae rally series, DiRT series, DiRT Rally franchise before moving over to use an official WRC license for the first time with EA Sports WRC, somehow suddenly can’t make a profitable enough game for EA.
The statement below, posted today on official outlets, clearly states the team are “pausing development plans on future rally titles”, and no doubt layoffs will follow.
Dear Rally Community,
Every great journey eventually finds its finish line, and today, we announce that we’ve reached the end of the road working on WRC.
After releasing EA SPORTS WRC in 2023, the 2024 season, including the recently released Hard Chargers Content pack, will be our last expansion.
For now, we are pausing development plans on future rally titles. Rest assured, EA SPORTS WRC will continue to be available for existing and new players. We hope it remains a source of joy, excitement, and the thrill of rally racing. We’ve poured our hearts into making it for fans, and we know you’ll keep the passion alive.
Our WRC partnership was a culmination of sorts for our Codemasters journey with off-road racing, spanning decades through titles like Colin McRae Rally, and DiRT. We’ve provided a home for every rally enthusiast, striving tirelessly to push the boundaries and deliver the exhilarating thrill of driving on the ragged edge. We’ve brought together incredibly talented racing developers, worked with some of the sport’s icons, and had the opportunity to share our love of rallying.
Thank you to all the fans who have and continue to be part of our rally journey.
The Codemasters WRC Team
EA SPORTS first WRC title, developed by Codemasters and the DiRT Rally team.
The 2024 season addon for EA Sports WRC was available as a separate DLC for those who purchased EA Sports WRC. For those who purchased after its release, it was bundled with the 2023 content.
