NACON, the French video game publisher, has confirmed its official return as the exclusive publisher for the World Rally Championship (WRC) game franchise, effective from 2027.
This is a really big development for rally game enthusiasts, as the highly anticipated series will again be under the publisher with an approved track record in the genre.
The announcement comes after a period of anticipation following Codemasters and WRC's declaration that the franchise would be heading in a new direction. According to the strategic partnership, the WRC license will be returned to NACON, which previously had the publishing rights from 2015 to 2023.
What is the duration of the deal between NACON and WRC?
The new agreement is valid for a span of six years, i.e., 2027 to 2032, and will include exclusive rights for PC and consoles, besides associated esports competitions.
WRC Promoter's marketing head, Arne Dirks, expressed his enthusiasm for this renewed relationship, saying the following:
"Their vision for the franchise stands out, and their expertise in delivering great rally games is unquestioned. We look forward to breaking new ground together in this collaboration, to truly turn the WRC games into epic adventures and offer gaming experiences beyond rally as we know it today."
Alain Falc, NACON's CEO, also expressed his excitement, saying:
"We are thrilled to renew our collaboration with WRC Promoter. This iconic license provides an exceptional playground to build a highly driving experience that lives up to the expectations of rally fans."
He further adds that this new venture marks a major milestone: a fully reimagined project driven by a passionate and specialized team with a clear goal to elevate rally games to new heights.
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