Nacon Will Once Again Become the Publisher of WRC Games From 2027
Following the announcement by Codemasters and Electronic Arts that they would no longer be developing WRC rally games despite still holding the licence, Nacon has once again secured the WRC licence (FIA World Rally Championship). New rally games will be released from 2027 onwards.
WRC Generations (2022) was the last game developed by Kylotonn and Nacon.Nacon
French publisher Nacon has once again secured the exclusive rights to develop and publish the official World Rally Championship (WRC) games and eSports competitions for PC and consoles for six seasons, from 2027 to 2032. As part of this partnership, Nacon will develop a brand new WRC game series featuring the official rallies, vehicles, teams, drivers and sponsors. This project represents a complete reboot of the franchise.
French publisher Nacon has once again secured the exclusive rights to develop and publish the official World Rally Championship (WRC) games and eSports competitions for PC and consoles for six seasons, from 2027 to 2032. As part of this partnership, Nacon will develop a brand new WRC game series featuring the official rallies, vehicles, teams, drivers and sponsors. This project represents a complete reboot of the franchise.
From 2015 to 2022, the WRC licence was held by Bigben Interactive (later Nacon), before that it was held by Milestone and Evolution Studios/Sony. In 2023, the licence was secured by Codemasters, currently owned by Electronic Arts. The first and so far only game released under this licence was EA Sports WRC (2023). The licensing agreement was originally set to expire in 2027, but the development of further titles was halted in 2025. "Every great journey eventually finds its finish line, and today, we announce that we've reached the end of the road working on WRC. For now, we are pausing development plans on future rally titles," Codemasters announced at the end of April 2025.
Alain Falc, CEO of Nacon: "We are thrilled to renew our collaboration with WRC Promoter. This iconic license provides an exceptional playground to build a highly refined driving experience that lives up to the expectations of rally fans. Between 2015 and 2023, we had the opportunity to work closely with the championship's official teams and many drivers, allowing us to gain solid and unique expertise in translating rallying into a video game experience. This new venture marks a major milestone: a fully reimagined project driven by a passionate and specialized team, with a clear ambition to elevate rally games to new heights."
FIA World Rally Championship's Chief Marketing Officer Arne Dirks: "After a comprehensive evaluation, we are delighted to have reached an agreement with Nacon. Their vision for the franchise stands out, and their expertise in delivering great rally games is unquestioned. We look forward to breaking new ground together in this collaboration, to truly turn the WRC games into epic adventures and offer gaming experiences beyond rally as we know it today."
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From 2015 to 2022, the WRC licence was held by Bigben Interactive (later Nacon), before that it was held by Milestone and Evolution Studios/Sony. In 2023, the licence was secured by Codemasters, currently owned by Electronic Arts. The first and so far only game released under this licence was EA Sports WRC (2023). The licensing agreement was originally set to expire in 2027, but the development of further titles was halted in 2025. "Every great journey eventually finds its finish line, and today, we announce that we've reached the end of the road working on WRC. For now, we are pausing development plans on future rally titles," Codemasters announced at the end of April 2025.
Alain Falc, CEO of Nacon: "We are thrilled to renew our collaboration with WRC Promoter. This iconic license provides an exceptional playground to build a highly refined driving experience that lives up to the expectations of rally fans. Between 2015 and 2023, we had the opportunity to work closely with the championship's official teams and many drivers, allowing us to gain solid and unique expertise in translating rallying into a video game experience. This new venture marks a major milestone: a fully reimagined project driven by a passionate and specialized team, with a clear ambition to elevate rally games to new heights."
FIA World Rally Championship's Chief Marketing Officer Arne Dirks: "After a comprehensive evaluation, we are delighted to have reached an agreement with Nacon. Their vision for the franchise stands out, and their expertise in delivering great rally games is unquestioned. We look forward to breaking new ground together in this collaboration, to truly turn the WRC games into epic adventures and offer gaming experiences beyond rally as we know it today."
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