French publisher Nacon has announced it has entered a six-year partnership with the World Rally Championship game franchise.
From 2027 through to 2032, Nacon will develop new WRC games on PC and console in what it has described as a “complete reboot of the franchise.”
“This new venture marks a major milestone: a fully reimagined project driven by a passionate and specialised team, with a clear ambition to elevate rally games to new heights,” said Nacon CEO Alain Falc.
“We are thrilled to renew our collaboration with WRC. This iconic license provides an exceptional playground to build a highly refined driving experience that lives up to the expectations of rally fans.”
FIA WRC chief marketing officer Arne Dirks added: “After a comprehensive evaluation, we are delighted to have reached an agreement with Nacon. Their vision of the franchise stands out, and their expertise in delivering great rally games is unquestioned.”
“We look forward to breaking new ground together with this collaboration, to truly turn the WRC games into epic adventures and offer gaming experiences beyond rally as we know it today.”
Nacon previously held the rights for the WRC series between 2013 and 2022, releasing nine games during that time.
British developer Codemasters took over the license in 2020, before the studio was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2021 for $1.2 billion.
EA Sports then oversaw the franchise, launching EA Sports WRC in November 2023.
Last month, EA announced it was “pausing development” of the WRC series. This followed 300+ job cuts at the firm the day prior.
It’s not clear how the Codemasters WRC team was affected by these layoffs.
