WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship
Released Sep 2020
The most complete and authentic official WRC simulation yet. New physics for all surfaces, a completely redesigned career mode, dynamic weather conditions, 50 teams, 14 countries, 100 tracks, weekly challenges and an eSports mode…
74% positive · 2,492 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
WRC 8 launched on September 8, 2020 as a complete, fully-featured rally simulation. All four DLC items — three classic cars and a staff unlock — were released on the same day as the base game, meaning no additional content was ever announced or drip-fed post-launch. There were no post-launch patch notes, feature updates, or content announcements for WRC 8 itself. The developer's attention moved on quickly: on April 13, 2021, KT Racing announced WRC 10 (skipping a numbered WRC 9 entry on Steam), directing players toward the next installment in the series. WRC 8 was clearly shipped as a finished, self-contained product, and the developer has made no communication about it since launch. The game is complete as it shipped.
Evidence
KT Racing announced WRC 10 for September 2, 2021, shifting focus entirely to the next game in the series with no mention of further WRC 8 content.
WRC 8 launched on Steam as a complete rally simulation with 52 teams, 100 stages, and classic car content.
Content
4 of 4 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Nacon
Achievements
43
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
The WRC championship is the most challenging motor racing competition in the world.
With the new dynamic weather system, climatic conditions have true-to-life effects: rain and snowfall is now an important game feature as variable traction, different set-ups for each stage, tyre choice and shrewd use of the weather forecasting team all need to be considered.
The single-player Career mode has been rebuilt from the ground up: calendar management, R&D to improve performance, staff recruitment and management (mechanics, engineers, medical and weather teams, finance manager, etc.).
For multiplayer, weekly challenges and WRC eSports return, but the challenge and competition is now even stiffer.
With 50 teams, 14 rallies and over 100 special stages in the 2019 season, WRC 8 has the deepest content ever included in an off-road racing game.
With the new dynamic weather system, climatic conditions have true-to-life effects: rain and snowfall is now an important game feature as variable traction, different set-ups for each stage, tyre choice and shrewd use of the weather forecasting team all need to be considered.
The single-player Career mode has been rebuilt from the ground up: calendar management, R&D to improve performance, staff recruitment and management (mechanics, engineers, medical and weather teams, finance manager, etc.).
For multiplayer, weekly challenges and WRC eSports return, but the challenge and competition is now even stiffer.
With 50 teams, 14 rallies and over 100 special stages in the 2019 season, WRC 8 has the deepest content ever included in an off-road racing game.
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Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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