Elevate Your Rally Experience With the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion

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Electronic Arts has unveiled the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion for EA SPORTS™ WRC 24, set to launch on October 8. The expansion includes three content packs: Locations & Car (October 2024), Le Maestros (Winter 2024/2025), and Hard Chargers (Spring 2025). Players can expect:

• New locations: Tet Rally Latvia and Orlen 80th Rally Poland
• Five new high-performance vehicles, including Rally1 hybrids
• 52 new liveries and 104 drivers/co-drivers from the 2024 WRC Season
• New routes: Briançonnet and Fafe
• Updated stages: Umeå and Harvati

The expansion aims to enhance the rally experience with new content, landscapes, and challenges, reflecting EA's commitment to creating an authentic rallying simulation.

Positive

• Launch of EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion on October 8
• Addition of two new locations: Tet Rally Latvia and Orlen 80th Rally Poland
• Introduction of five new high-performance vehicles, including Rally1 hybrids
• Inclusion of 52 new liveries and 104 drivers/co-drivers from the 2024 WRC Season
• Addition of new routes (Briançonnet and Fafe) and updated stages (Umeå and Harvati)

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• None.

New Locations, Moments, Stages, Vehicles, and Expanded Customization Options Available in Three Themed Content Packs

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today revealed the launch date and contents of the highly anticipated 2024 Season Expansion for EA SPORTS™ WRC 24, set to release on October 8. Featuring content across all three WRC classes, rally fans can now experience the thrill of the 2024 rally season with new locations, moments, stages, high-performance vehicles, and licensed crews.

The EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 Season Expansion Bundle* brings players up-to-speed with the current year of the FIA World Rally Championship across three Content Packs:

• Locations & Car (available October 2024) introduces two exhilarating new locations: the challenging Tet Rally Latvia, which made its WRC debut this year, and the iconic Orlen 80th Rally Poland, returning to the calendar after a five-year hiatus. With five all-new high-performance vehicles, players can navigate various terrains while driving the latest Rally1 hybrids from Ford, Hyundai, and Toyota, the Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo and the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. Rally fans will also be able to personalize their experience with 52 new liveries and compete against 104 drivers and co-drivers from the 2024 WRC Season.
• Le Maestros (available Winter 2024/2025) will add two meticulously recreated new routes, Briançonnet and Fafe. Briançonnet features 14.55km of roads with precision-testing s-bends, drops, narrow bridges, classic hairpins, and dynamic terrain against Monte Carlo's stunning vistas. Fafe will push players' skills to their limits with thrilling jumps throughout this famous stage located in the north of Portugal.
• Hard Chargers (available Spring 2025) will bring an adrenaline-pumping rally experience with two newly updated stages. The pack includes the fast, technical routes of Umeå, featuring long straights, sharp turns, and strategic bumps. This stage showcases tree-lined paths, deforested sections, a tunnel, and the famed Red Barn Arena. Additionally, drivers will face the winding mountain course of Harvati in Acropolis Rally Greece, renowned for its challenging rocky, muddy, and gravel surfaces.

"WRC 24 Expansion delivers on our commitment to create the most authentic and thrilling rally experience and allow players to continue their rally journey,” said Matthew Battison, Creative Director at Codemasters. “The 2024 Expansion builds upon the base game with new content, breathtaking landscapes, and intense challenges that truly capture the essence of world-class rallying."

Both the Le Maestros and the Hard Chargers will feature additional content, which will be revealed closer to release. EA SPORTS WRC, the official game of the FIA World Rally Championship, is the ultimate rally experience that takes driving to the edge of control in pursuit of the perfect run. The game is available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via EA App, Epic Store, and Steam. Players can purchase the EA SPORTS™ WRC 24 Season Expansion Bundle, which contains all three content packs, or buy each of them individually from the relevant digital store.

For more information about the game and the 2024 Season Expansion, please visit our website and subscribe to our social media channels.

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*Requires EA SPORTS WRC (sold separately) and all game updates.

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FAQ

When will the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion be released for EA stock (EA)?

The EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion is set to release on October 8, 2024, for EA SPORTS WRC 24.

What new locations are included in the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion for EA stock (EA)?

The expansion includes two new locations: Tet Rally Latvia and Orlen 80th Rally Poland.

How many new vehicles are added in the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion for EA stock (EA)?

The expansion adds five new high-performance vehicles, including Rally1 hybrids from Ford, Hyundai, and Toyota.

What are the three content packs included in the EA SPORTS WRC 2024 Season Expansion for EA stock (EA)?

The three content packs are: Locations & Car (October 2024), Le Maestros (Winter 2024/2025), and Hard Chargers (Spring 2025).