If you prefer to drive rally cars in virtual reality, there's good news coming soon, as EA Sports WRC gets VR Beta in Update v1.8.0. It'll be a free upgrade, and integrates the functionality into the main game for the PC, whether you play via Steam, Epic Games or the EA App, as long as you have a compatible headseat connected when you boot up EA Sports WRC. The VR Beta is … [Read more...]
New F1 24 Gameplay Deep Dive Video Shows Physics Updates
Updates to tyres, suspension, aerodynamics and more are explained in a new F1 24 Gameplay Deep Dive Video. Announced for release on May 31st, 2024, with early access from May 28th for those investing in pre-orders, there have been some big changes to the car physics. And it's the result of working closely with Max Verstappen on the new EA Sports Dynamic Handling … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Update v1.6.0 Released
A fairly big list of changes arrive, with EA Sports WRC Update v1.6.0 released across all platforms, along with preparation work for future updates. Some of the notable fixes include adding Andreas Mikkselsen as an AI driver in WRC2, a balance of performance change for the Ford Puma and Hyundai i20 in Rally1, support for the new Turtle Beach Velocity1 wheel and pedals on … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 24 Announced For Release On May 31st, 2024
There are a few things to note if you're eagerly awaiting the latest in the annual Formula One franchise from Codemasters. With EA Sports F1 24 announced for release on May 31st, 2024, there are various time-limited bonuses and discounts. Players of EA Sports F1 23 will be able to jump into Time Trial challenges with selected all-new 2024 team cars prior to the opening race … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 23 Update V1.19 Released
A number of fixes arrive from Codemasters with EA Sports F1 23 Update V1.19 released across all platforms. Some of the issues being solved include tyres and grip levels in wet weather, along with the AI running out of fuel at Suzuka. There's also a better fog effect when you're watching replays on night tracks, which will be good for photo and video capture, and an issue … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 23 Joins EA Play And Some Game Pass Tiers
You can now access the latest in the Codemasters Formula One franchise for nothing as EA Sports F1 23 joins EA Play and some Game Pass tiers. As an EA Play member, you get up to 5,000 XP and faster Podium Pass level unlocks as rewards, along with a 10% discount on PitCoins. And it's part of The Play List allowing unlimited game access. EA Play costs £3.99 per month (or … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Patch V1.4.1 Released
Drops in AI performance when you come back to a saved Career or Championship Event should now be fixed, along with the game crashing entirely when you load your career, with EA Sports WRC Patch V1.4.1 released. It focuses on the main issues discovered since the release of the previous v1.40 update in December 20203, which added the Central European Rally as a new location, … [Read more...]
EA Confirms Redundancies At Codemasters
There's more news of job losses in the racing game industry as EA confirms redundancies at Codemasters. In a statement to IGN, it was referred to as 'small-scale organizational changes', and the number of staff impacted hasn't been revealed. The British developer was founded back in 1986, developing racing titles including the Colin McRae and Dirt series, the official F1 … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 23 Patch V1.17 Released
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was a pretty exicting and eventful race, and you can sport the same special Scuderia Ferrari Golden Age livery for a limited time with EA Sports F1 23 Patch V1.17 now released across all platforms. It also includes fixes for a number of issues, including multiplayer lobbies not moving onto the next event, player promotions when people hadn't … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Update V1.3 Released To Fix Launch Issues
A big number of fixes and improvements arrive with EA Sports WRC Update v1.3 released across all platforms. It should fix a number of technical issues which have somewhat marred the launch of the game, and adds User Datagram Protocol support for the PC, which supplies data to external applications including wheels, dashboards and motion platforms. It's the first official WRC … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Compatible Wheels List
While your wheel and pedals may work even if not mentioned below, there's an official EA Sports WRC compatible wheel list to confirm the sim racing set-ups which should work perfectly right now. This means the bindings will be in place automatically when you load the game, rather than having to set them all up manually. Fanatec, Logitech and Thrustmaster are all well … [Read more...]
Car Models and F2 Update Due In October 2023 For F1 23
There's a bit of a refresh on the way from Codemasters with a car models and F2 update due in October 2023 for F1 23. The premier class cars will be revised to better match the look, sponsors, liveries and aerodynamic parts of the F1 grid, although it's not been revealed exactly when the cut off point was set for the update. So it'll be interesting to see how current the … [Read more...]
F1 23 Update V1.12 Released
There are some useful fixes arriving for both PC and console editions with F1 23 update V1.12 released. But perhaps the best is an issue where Nyck De Vries was invisible or helmetless after moving teams in Career mode. Which seemed a particularly harsh bug to impact the former Alpha Tauri driver. Other changes include reverting Ferrari back from their Le Mans celebration … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Announced For November 3rd, 2023
The first officially-licensed World Rally Championship game to be developed by Codemasters has a confirmed release date, with EA Sports WRC announced for November 3rd, 2023. It uses a Dynamic Handling System, building on the system they previously used on the Colin McRae and DiRT titles, with the ability to adjust it for individual preferences. But the graphics use Unreal … [Read more...]
The EA Sports WRC Car List
As the first officially-licensed WRC title from Codemasters, you'd expect the developers to include a range of classic and iconic rally cars along with those from the current season. And you'd be right, as you can see in the EA Sports WRC Car List. At launch, the rally sim will feature 10 cars from the current WRC season, with the Rally1 WRC cars, the WRC2 field and Junior … [Read more...]