WRC 10, also known as WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship, is a racing video game. It is the sequel to the WRC 9 and the official 2021 World Rally Championship game. 2021 marked the forty-ninth anniversary of the World Rally Championship, and WRC 10 was released to mark its fiftieth anniversary. I guess they decided to begin the celebrations of their fiftieth anniversary early.

The game was developed by French developer Kylotonn and published by Nacon in September 2021. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox series X/S, and it was later released in March 2022 for the Nintendo switch.

The Anniversary Mode Features Historical Cars and More! 

WRC 10 is the official game of the 2021 World Rally Championship, and it features all twelve rounds of the season. WRC also includes the historical rally cars in its anniversary content to celebrate the World Rally Championship’s fiftieth anniversary. The addition of historical rally cars is a good touch.

To get you into the anniversary mood, WRC 10 comes furnished with the most amazing historical content. For example, it has six historic rallies and the profiles of drivers famed for different races. The historical information about the race before you begin doesn’t just give you deep insights about the game, but it also helps you relax into the game. I felt like I had been playing WRC 10 for a year right from my first hour into the game.

The anniversary mode features not just old cars but also stages from five decades of rally racing history. Awesome, right? The fiftieth-anniversary mode is a major part of the WRC 10, and though WRC had started introducing classic cars in WRC 8, the type of historical content in WRC 10 is by far the biggest. WRC 10 tests your driving skills with 19 historical events that require you to adapt to racing conditions of each time period. 

More Features to Note

The anniversary mode has a separate menu and period photography. There are also bits of content that explain the historical meaning of what you are about to do when starting an anniversary race. The anniversary race is fantastic; however, there are a few issues here and there. One significant issue is that the time requirements don’t scale with the global difficulty setting.

Also, the anniversary mode is somewhat stiff, and there are no provisions for aids or assistance for novice players. What I love the most about the anniversary mode is that a player can also play on historical stages in the quick play and can put any car on the track.

Updated Career Mode

Still, on the game modes, WRC 10 has a deeper career mode that makes playing the game a delight and much more interesting. You can argue that the anniversary content combined with the deep career mode makes WRC 10 one of the strongest official WRC games.

The career mode covers driving and creating, and managing a race team of your own. I especially found these features fun because they boosted my engagement level and gave me more exciting challenges. I get to race and manage a racing team, two activities I love the most.

Other Modes to Watch Out For 

WRC 10 also features robust single-player and online game modes that give every player an unforgettable racing experience. The modes come with photorealistic and smooth graphics that makes me feel like I’m in an actual race.

All the game modes aid beginners and novice players, making it easier for newcomers to understand and enjoy the game. This feature is, however, not available in the anniversary mode, which may cause the game to look a bit stiff for beginners. Although it may be a little inconvenient, it is no obstacle to new players as they can enjoy the game as much as the seasoned players.

WRC Cars: Love at First Sight

The range of cars in WRC 10 was exquisitely and attentively selected, with many world championship-winning cars represented. The Alpine A110, the winner of the World Rally championship 1973, was featured, as well as the 2019 Toyota Yaris. Other featured cars include the fire-breathing Audi Quattros, Peugeot 205, Toyota Celica and ’99 Toyota Corolla, the 2007 Ford Focus RS, and the Volkswagen Polo R. These cars are awesome and feel great whenever I’m at the wheel.

The list wouldn’t be incomplete if I didn’t mention these two legends, Colin McRae’s 1997 Subaru Impreza and Tommi Makinen’s 1998 Mitsubishi. On the WRC 10, you get to ride any of these babies, except for the ones on pre-order or on the game’s deluxe edition. If you missed it, better luck next time.

We All Have to Start From the Beginning

The fact that every player has to start the career mode from the bottom may not be so sweet for experienced players. Having to climb up the career ladder all over again is not so much fun for experienced and former players, especially those who want to jump straight to the WRC championship portion of career mode. For me, I loved every bit of my journey through the stages. I considered it an excellent opportunity to do things better than I had done them in the previous plays.

Conclusion

In Conclusion, the WRC 10 brought its best to the table despite some major issues. It is still a fun racing game that rally game fans will adore and cherish. If you have played the previous series, you should look forward to experiencing the anniversary mode, with all the historic cars, rallies, and nostalgic moments in the game.

The spectators made it much more fun for me, as did the realistic graphics and smooth play. I would say that the developers succeeded in creating something that is worth praising.