We are pleased to announce a new update (v 1.4.25.1) for the Steam version of WRC Generations is now available to download on your Steam client.
Patch Notes
Gameplay
Fixed an issue with the hybrid launch control gauge.
Fixed an issue with TCS, where some power was lost at low speed if it was activated.
Fixed a display issue on brake disks under specific conditions.
Clubs
Fixed a display issue in Clubs leaderboards where it only showed the 10 best scores.
Controller
Fixed an issue with PS5 Dualsense Controller linked to "Rescale / Accelerate" setting. It should now be set to "ON" by default.
Nvidia DLSS
Nvidia DLAA is now available for compatible graphical cards, along with DLSS.
Leagues
Changed the lowest League name from "Beginner" to "Amateur".
Fixed an issue when playing more than a single promotion/relegation animation in one instance of the game.
Livery Editor
Fixed an issue when exceeding 255 stickers in editor.
WRC Generations | Updated Statement about the Throttle & Automatic Clutch
Hello everyone,
Following our last statement regarding the Throttle, we have read your reaction and feedback, we heard you. Over last week, the KT Racing team has done additional tests and has identified an input problem. So today, we want to give you more insight about both the Throttle and the Automatic Clutch, the solutions the studios are working on and recommended work-around.
The Throttle
First, here are some details about the input issue and how you can work around the issue; the screen below to illustrate where in the options you need to go:
We have identified an input issue on PC when a PS5 Controller is used with a default preset
This is an input filtering issue that was not working properly (related to the transformation of raw data into usable data by the game)
We have found that this problem occurs whenever the "Rescale" parameter of the "Accelerate" action is "OFF" with a PS5 pad or a pedal board. By default, for the PS5 Controller on PC, this setting is currently "OFF" so the bug is present.
It is possible to work around this problem by modifying this option of "Rescale" to switch it to "ON"
We will be making changes in the next PC update that is currently in development: namely that the default setting will now be “ON” for all new players.
The Automatic Clutch
This system helps in particular to stop the car when the first gear is engaged and the engine is idling, all without having to return to neutral. If the car is stopped and the player is accelerating, this system also decouples the engine from the transmission to allow the revs to rapidly increase to a level where it develops significant torque, while charging the turbo. This improves the performance of the car on starts.
This system, called “launch control”, has no effect once the car is launched, it only reactivates if the car has landed in first gear with a lightly pressed accelerator and the engine speed returned to idle level, all with a car almost stopped, as for example during a frontal impact. These conditions prevent this system, specifically designed for starts, from being activated during the course of a special.
In addition, WRC Generations, like the previous opus WRC 10, incorporates an electronic accelerator system inspired by what is present on WRC cars. It allows both torque and engine speed to be controlled with the throttle control, not just torque. This explains, for example, that an accelerator at mid-stroke does not make it possible to reach the maximum engine speed but an intermediate value.
We understand that this automatic clutch implementation associated with this electronic throttle system may have led to some misunderstandings, but we have implemented it for the sake of realism and should not impact driving performance.
As a reminder, you have 3 possibilities to start:
By accelerating all the time: this corresponds to a start with automatic clutch
Accelerates by pressing the brake then releases the brake: this corresponds to a start at “maximum power”
Accelerates and brakes at the same time using the handbrake: this corresponds to a start at maximum engine speed, i.e. at the switch as soon as the handbrake is released (in this case, the car goes into overdrive)
Procedure n°2 is the one that comes closest to the starting procedure, which is the one used by WRC drivers, regardless the model (hybrid or not).
Finally, though we can't share more details about the fixes until they are tested and approved we can confirm the KT Racing team is working on releasing a new update improving your game experience on PC next week.
Sincerely,
Patch Notes - Version 1.3.24.2
Hello drivers,
We are pleased to announce a new update (v 1.3.24.2) for the Steam version of WRC Generations is now available to download on your Steam client.
Below today’s list of fixes, you will also find a non-exhaustive list of the fixes we are currently working on resolving through the next updates.
Patch Notes
Leagues
Fixed an issue where the timing was set to 00'00" when the player was DNF.
In Amateur Leagues, players that didn't participate are not displayed anymore.
Point attribution system as been changed for daily and weekly challenges.
Allowed users to display the rankings for previous weeks.
Optimized tooltips.
Fixed the display of some groups being wrong.
For Weekly Challenges, Car Setup and Tyre Choice are now taken into account for the whole rally instead of the first special only.
Added tooltips in Car Setup.
Clubs
Added saving the car deformation depending on collisions.
Fixed saving the car deformation after a DNF.
The car deformation save is now online.
Fixed an issue occuring when using a custom livery in a realistic rally. The fix implies that it is no longer possible to use custom liveries in this mode.
For rallies, Car Setup and Tyre Choice are now taken into account for the whole rally instead of the first special only.
Added tooltips in Car Setup.
Cars & Physics
Fixed a throttle issue where it was only effective when pressed at near maximum.
Fixed an issue where it was possible to accelerate even with the clutch engaged when using a peripheral.
Fixed an issue where the car was going backwards after pressing the throttle briefly.
Fixed several issues linked to the Car Setup and restrictions depending on the type of car.
Fixed some car setup modifications being incompatible with semi-auto, virtually changing to manual.
Fixed an animation problem when using a steering wheel peripheral.
Optimized using rain tyres on wet roads, they should now give more of an advantage compared to dry tyres.
Fixed the display of a Licensing Rallye sticker on custom liveries of the Yaris WRC.
Environments
Fixed the presence of an invisible obstacle in Turkey SSS Marmaris.
Fixed several collision & respawn problems on multiple stages.
UI
Fixed an issue when navigating in the camera choice interface.
Optimised the display of DLC liveries and stickers, by adding DLC icon on content tiles in: Livery Catalog, vitrine-showroom, stickers editing list, stickers catalog.
Audio
Fixed an issue when choosing the female co-pilot voice in Career and other modes, now the global setting in the Game Settings menu will be used instead.
Fixed a sound issue on Audi Quattro and Skode Fabia.
Other minor interface and environment sound fixes.
Other
Fixed an FFB issue when disconnecting and reconnecting the Fanatec GT DD Pro.
Added information linked to RT and LT buttons for Logitech Pro wheel.
Fixed some Nvidia DLSS option interdependencies.
Fixed crash when changing Thrustmaster API setting.
Patch Notes - Version 1.3.24.1
Hello drivers,
We are pleased to announce a new hotfix (v 1.3.24.1) for the Steam version of WRC Generations is now available to download on your Steam client.
Below today’s list of fixes, you will also find a non-exhaustive list of the fixes we are currently working on resolving through the next updates.
Patch Notes
Fixed random crash with some Thrustmaster peripherals
Note: Some Thrustmaster peripherals might still encounter issues, an additional update to resolve them is under development.
Fixed an issue preventing to see specific Career screens on an Nvidia 4090 card
Fixed a crash when DLSS FG was activated without DLSS SR at launch
Fixed a crash after tutorial when player nickname used specific typeface within the Drivercard
Note: There still are FFB issues with Logitech steering wheels, this should be resolved by a future update of the Logitech G HUB.
Fixed in a future update
The throttle is only effective when pressed to at least 95%.
In Clubs you can use your own liveries in Realistic Rallies, creating potential issues.
In Leagues the wrong groups can be displayed in some Leagues.
There is an invisible obstacle appearing in Turkey SSS Marmaris. The stage has temporarily been disabled in competitive modes and will be re-enabled when the issue is fixed in a future patch.
Wet tyres don't have as much of a meaningful improvement over soft tyres as they should have.
In Leagues and Clubs, car setup and tyres selection are only considered in the first special stage of a rally, not in the following stages.
There are sound issues with Audi Quattro 1 and Skoda Fabia Rally2.
Added tooltips explaining each car setup option
Added understandable information on content involving DLCs (Liveries using DLC stickers, Liveries using DLC cars, Stickers using DLC stickers...)
Some Nvidia DLSS option interdependencies are wrong.
Leagues Season 1 Update
Hello everyone,
We wanted to inform you that we are extending the Leagues Pre-Season by 1 week. This extra time, with a 1-week unavailability (Nov 28 - Dec 4) will allow us to work on potential optimisation and for Xbox players to be on equal ground with other platforms.
Season 1 is therefore now planned to start on Dec 5!
See you on the roads.
Patch Notes - Version 1.3.24.0
Hello drivers,
We're happy to share that the first post-launch update of WRC Generations is now available to download on your Steam client. This update (1.3.24.0) is resolving some issues reported by the community but also integrate Nvidia DLSS3.
You can read more about the power of Nvidia DLSS3 in their official blog right there and the other fixes through the Patch Notes below.
We thank you for the support and the feedback you've shared with us!
Patch Notes
Nvidia
Nvidia DLSS3 integrated
Fixed several issues with Nvidia DLSS2
Catalogue
Fixed wrong car displayed in vitrine-showroom if the user doesn't have the DLC
Career Mode
Fixed sponsors objectives won't trigger anymore in shakedowns
Crash fixed in PaceNoteManager when trying to go to next pacenote
Leagues
Solo league hub ranking display fixed
Compute number of players/teams going down in leagues
Teams
Fixed league history period number
Tutorial
Fix female audio pacenotes during onboarding tuto
Others
Game credit update
Fixed rendering mode not applying when the you changed it
Mute all meaningless sounds during the loading
Fixed an issue with slider options related to pad vibration
Fixed a penalty issue on starting race too early after countdown
Fixed an issue related to waiting for terrain loading when we start a custom race
Fixed an incorrect texture on drivercards
WRC Generations is now available!
Hello drivers,
We are delighted with KT Racing to celebrate today the launch of WRC Generations, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship!
Watch the Launch Trailer
WRC Generations
WRC Generations represents a turning point for the franchise and aims to be the biggest rally game ever made. With this goal in mind, KT Racing, the French studio that developed the game, put all their effort and passion into offering players the ultimate rally experience.
Not only is it the first rally game to include hybrid cars and all the changes they bring to the competition, WRC Generations also includes all content that appeared in previous games in the franchise, while introducing some major new features:
Leagues mode: A new timeless leagues system in which players can compete against each other based on their level in daily and weekly challenges. Players can take part in Leagues on their own or as part of a team.
Team creation: Players can team up to attempt challenges together and proudly display their team flag at the top of the leaderboards and in other game events.
Livery catalogue: For the first time, players can share their liveries and other custom stickers with the community. They can also vote for their favourite liveries, which highlights the community's most popular liveries and stickers.
Cross-platform: All the asynchronous modes are now cross-platform, which allows players to challenge each other and compare their performances, regardless of the system they play on. This includes Leaderboards, Leagues, Clubs, Livery Catalogue and Teams (except for the Switch which will work independently).
WRC Generations is the most advanced title in the series and has the largest selection of cars, rallies and special stages ever included in a video game. 165 special stages over 750 kilometers can be explored right now on Steam!
At the moment of publishing this announcement, the Fully Loaded Edition of WRC Generations isn't available right away. It will become available
WRC+ All Live Code
You will soon be able to claim your WRC+ All Live code through a dedicated website - while the website is yet to be released you can prepare everything you'll have to provide the dedicated team in order for you to receive the code.
Go to the dedicated website (which the URL address will be given soon)
Complete the registration form and enter the same email address as the one used for your purchase. All fields marked with an asterisk are required for processing your registration.
Scan or photograph and upload your proof of purchase. It must bear the full name of the purchased product "WRC Generations Fully Loaded Edition", your email address and the date of purchase to ensure your registration is not null and void.
Add your proof of purchase in the relevant field.
Check your contact details and supporting documents, then submit your registration. Your registration will be acknowledged directly, and you will receive a confirmation email. Make sure you keep this email.
Within 1-2 weeks of receiving your complete and accurate registration application, a gift voucher in the form of a code will be sent to the email address you provided with your registration.
After receiving your code by email, go to https://www.wrc.com/en/wrcplus/all-live/ to use it.
The WRC + All Live code will be usable until December 31, 2023.
WRC Generations - Leagues Mode
Greetings Drivers!
For WRC Generations we have redesigned the way you will be try to show your skills against other players. In previous WRC titles you would only play Daily or Weekly Challenges to best others players in their individual leaderboards, for WRC Generations we are introducing the Leagues Mode.
Enter the Leagues
Presentation
The Leagues Mode is the main competitive mode of WRC Generations. It will be possible to play in parallel in Solo Leagues and Team Leagues. The Leagues mode is divided in Seasons, split into weeks and at the end of a season, the best players will access the Hall of Fame.
In the Solo Leagues, the points you've earned will determine your place in the standings. In Team Leagues, the points earned by all members in your team (up to 8 players) are added together to determine the team's ranking.
The goal is for you to reach the highest ranking on the leaderboard in one of the different Leagues:
There are 3 levels per League with each levels being divided into groups of players or teams, for human-sized confrontations:
30 players per group in Solo Leagues
8 teams per group in Team Leagues
Leagues Progress
The Leagues mode works in Seasons, each season is made of 11 Weeks.
Note: Season One will start on November 28, 2022. A two weeks pre-season will be held from October 31 to allow players to familiarize themselves with the system.
Qualification Phase
At the start of a Season, a Qualification Phase takes place for one week. The goal is to rank as high as possible from the start. From this first ranking, the progress of the leagues follows its normal process.
Competition Weeks
During each of the 10 weeks, you will participate in Daily and Weekly Events to move up in your group ranking.
The Hub of the Solo Teams with the available events and group ranking
Re-ranking
At the end of each week a re-ranking is held:
The best players in the group move up to the league above
The worst performers move down to a lower league
The others stay in the same league
At the time of the re-ranking, you will earn Player XP, allowing you to unlock customizable elements for your Driver Card and new stickers for the Livery Editor.
Season's End
At the end of a Season, the top 3 Players & Teams enters the Leagues Hall of Fame.
Events
General Rules
You will always have 3 attempts to set the best time possible.
A warm-up mode allows you to train on the stages, but this time is not taken into account for the leagues.
The events available are different between the Solo & Team Leagues.
Qualification Phase
This event only appears at the beginning of the Season, the objective is to complete a full rally (achievable in several play sessions)
Choice of a car in a given category
Damage management, car repairs and tyres selection will be available at the Service Park
The result of this event will generate a General Leaderboard of the players which will determine their determine their starting rankings for the season
Daily Events
These are simple races in imposed conditions (stage / car / weather)
The Daily Events are events are refreshed every day.
Depending of your ranking, the potential points to be won are displayed.
At the end of each day the points are added to the group ranking.
During the launch period of WRC Generations, you will have access to 3 Daily Events.
Weekly Events
Earn points (more than a Daily Event) by completing a full rally (achievable in several play sessions).
Only one Weekly Event is available each week.
Choice of a car in a given category
Damage management, car repairs and tyres selection will be available at the Service Park
Depending on the ranking, potential points to be won are displayed
At the end of the week the points are added to the group ranking.
Crossplatform is arriving to WRC Generations!
Greetings drivers!
Up until now all features of the WRC games were limited to the platform on which you were playing on (ex: PC players could only see PC Leaderboards, ghosts, etc...) - but this is about to change with WRC Generations.
For the first time in the series you will be able to play (or compete against) other players on Xbox and PlayStation consoles from accross the world!
Here's an exhaustive list of the features will be crossplatform compatible and the few which won't be.
Compatible features
Catalogue (liveries & stickers)
Clubs
Driver Cards
In-game Friends List
Quick Play's Ghosts
Leaderboards
Leagues
Non-compatible features
Multiplayer Lobby
Co-Driver Mode
Splitscreen Mode
It's almost time for the launch of WRC Generations, so don't hesitate to add WRC Generations to your Steam wishlist (if you haven't done so yet ːsteamhappyː)!
In WRC Generations you will play through 165 unique special stages set in 21 rallies, a compilation of most of the rallies which KT Racing has worked on since WRC 5. You can find the complete list at the bottom of this blog.
You will note that from the rallies we have released since WRC 5, two of them, Rally Poland (last appeared in WRC 7 but partially available as the Test Area) and Rally Australia (last appeared in WRC 8) won't be present in WRC Generations, we don't have plans to add them or additional rallies after the launch of the game on November 3.
