''WRC Generations'' is a

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developed by

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and published by

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. It is the seventh entry in the ''

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'' series by the French developer and holds the official license of the

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. The game was released for

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and

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on November 3, 2022 and

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on December 26, 2022.

Gameplay

As the new hybrid was implemented in the 2022 season, the game features brand-new car models based on the

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and

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respectively. Other than the three

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cars, the game includes

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cars and legendary cars, which would ensure vehicle number no fewer than thirty-seven. The Anniversary mode, which was first introduced in '' WRC 10'', has also returned.

Development and release

''WRC Generations'' was revealed on May 18, 2022, with both

and

return to work on the game. The game is set to be launched for

and

platforms. The original release date was October 13, but two weeks before it was moved to November 3. A

version has been announced for December 1, 2022 but released in North America in December 26, 2022.

Reception

''WRC Generations'' received "mixed or average" reviews for PlayStation 5 according to

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