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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wrc-9|74}}
 
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|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Track racing, Off-roading }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Track racing, Off-roading }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | WRC }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | WRC }}
 
|steam appid  = 1267540
 
|steam appid  = 1267540
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|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Kylotonn|Kylotonn]] and published by [[Company:Nacon|Nacon]]. It is a licensed ''{{W|World Rally Championship}}'' game and features cars from the 2021 season. It use the [[Engine:Kt Engine|Kt Engine]].
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|release history  = The game  was released on the [[Epic Games Store]] and [[Steam]] on September 3, 2020.
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|current state    =
 
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4702-1 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4702-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4702-1 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4702-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4702-3 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4702-4|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4702-3 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4702-4|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship-epic-pc | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GMG|wrc-9-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|wrc-9-deluxe-edition-steam-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|wrc-9-deluxe-edition-steam-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship-epic-pc | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GMG|wrc-9-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
 
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship | activation, key | Choice between Epic Games or Steam key. <br/> {{store link|Humble|wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship | activation, key | Choice between Epic Games or Steam key. <br/> {{store link|Humble|wrc-9-fia-world-rally-championship-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1267540 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows | }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1267540 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
 
 
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==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported                =
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|dlc                        = The DLC include new cars and tracks.
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|expansion pack              =
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|freeware                    =
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|free-to-play                =
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|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored                  =
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|subscription                =
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|subscription gaming service =
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}}
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Audi Quattro A2 1984 | Granted for pre-ordering the game. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Audi Quattro A2 1984 | Granted for pre-ordering the game. | Windows }}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord notes         =  
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|epic games store       = true
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|epic games launcher       = true
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off, [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], FXAA+TAA.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Off, [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], FXAA+TAA.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Off, Standard, Adaptive.
 
|vsync notes                = Off, Standard, Adaptive.
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps                    = limited
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Refresh rate must be locked to 30/60/120 fps to avoid skipped frames.<ref name="Fray_bentos11_82623">{{Refcheck|user=Fray bentos11|date=2023-08-26|comment=}}</ref>
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = limited
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Setting "Borderless" in game + the desired refresh rate in Hz in Windows display options works. Your GPU must maintain the set framerate under all conditions (e.g. even in the rain). Any other framerate including variable refresh/FreeSync/G-Sync will give skipped frames.<ref name="Fray_bentos11_82623"/> ---200 Fps Cap
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = limited
 
|color blind                = limited
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|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Background sound, Menu, Car engine, Voice.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Background sound, Menu, Car engine, Voice.
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = always on
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = up to 7.1
 
|subtitles                = always on
 
|subtitles                = always on
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
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# Search for <code>Engine.Device.DirectXVersion = 11;</code> and change <code>11</code> to <code>12</code>.
 
# Search for <code>Engine.Device.DirectXVersion = 11;</code> and change <code>11</code> to <code>12</code>.
 
# Save the file.
 
# Save the file.
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'''Note:'''
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{{ii}} It's also possible to change the DirectX version in the ''Display'' menu.
 
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 11
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|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
 
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2020-10-18|comment=Initially the default API was D3D12, but it was changed to D3D11 with a patch}}</ref>
 
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2020-10-18|comment=Initially the default API was D3D12, but it was changed to D3D11 with a patch}}</ref>
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 3 November 2023

WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship
WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship cover
Developers
Kylotonn
Publishers
Nacon
Engines
Kt Engine
Release dates
Windows September 3, 2020
Reception
Metacritic 80
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 74
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions Time-limited
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing, Simulation
Vehicles Track racing, Off-roading
Art styles Realistic
Series WRC
WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship on HowLongToBeat
WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship on IGDB
WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship on MobyGames
WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship on Wikipedia
WRC: FIA World Rally Championship 2010
WRC 2: FIA World Rally Championship 2011
WRC 3: FIA World Rally Championship 2012
WRC 4: FIA World Rally Championship 2013
WRC Powerslide 2014
WRC 5: FIA World Rally Championship 2015
WRC 6: FIA World Rally Championship 2016
WRC 7: FIA World Rally Championship 2017
WRC 8: FIA World Rally Championship 2019
WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship 2020
WRC 10: FIA World Rally Championship 2021
WRC Generations 2022
EA Sports WRC 2023

WRC 9: FIA World Rally Championship is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Kylotonn and published by Nacon. It is a licensed World Rally Championship game and features cars from the 2021 season. It use the Kt Engine.

The game was released on the Epic Games Store and Steam on September 3, 2020.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Epic Games Launcher
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Epic Games Launcher
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Requires online activation
CD key
Choice between Epic Games or Steam key.
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows

Version differences

Deluxe Edition contains the base game, Toyota Corolla 1999, the Barcelona Super Special Stage (SSS) and a career development boost.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC include new cars and tracks.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Audi Quattro A2 1984 Granted for pre-ordering the game.
Windows
Toyota Corolla 1999
Windows
Barcelona SSS
Windows
Career Starter Upgrades
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Remove or rename video files[1]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\WIN32\Movies
  2. Remove or rename Splash_KT.mp4 and WRC9.mp4.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\WRC9\UserSettings.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1267540/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\WRC9\SAVEDATA
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1267540/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Display settings
Display settings
Graphics settings
Graphics settings
Post process settings
Post process settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+ menus and gameplay with spanned HUD.[2]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
-20 to 20 in increments of 1, FOV can be individually changed for every camera. Camera settings can be accessed during gameplay only.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Labeled Texture filtering. Low, Medium, High, Very High.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Off, FXAA, TAA, FXAA+TAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Off, Standard, Adaptive.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Refresh rate must be locked to 30/60/120 fps to avoid skipped frames.[3]
Setting "Borderless" in game + the desired refresh rate in Hz in Windows display options works. Your GPU must maintain the set framerate under all conditions (e.g. even in the rain). Any other framerate including variable refresh/FreeSync/G-Sync will give skipped frames.[3] ---200 Fps Cap
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
As a toggle limited to the colors of the guidance signs, found in Gameplay settings.

Input

Key bindings settings
Key bindings settings
Control settings
Control settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
-10 to 10 in increments of 1, sensitivity can be changed for every button assigned.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
[4]
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
[5]
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired
Generic/other controllers
The game supports various steering wheels and pedals.
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
[6]
Haptic feedback
0 to 150 in increments of 1, different vibration intensity could be assigned for every part of the car when using a steering wheel with haptic feedback.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Sound settings
Sound settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Background sound, Menu, Car engine, Voice.
Surround sound
up to 7.1
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Versus
Vertical split-screen.
LAN play
Online play
8 Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Dedicated
Self-hosting

Issues fixed

Game freezes/crashes when using a Logitech steering wheel

Close G HUB[7]
  • Launch the game with G HUB running to switch the wheel into PC mode, disable G HUB once it is in PC mode.
Use Logitech Gaming Software instead of G HUB.[8]

Other information

Launch the game in DirectX 12

Edit UserSettings.cfg
  1. Open the configuration file with a notepad.
  2. Search for Engine.Device.DirectXVersion = 11; and change 11 to 12.
  3. Save the file.

Note:

It's also possible to change the DirectX version in the Display menu.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 [9]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX, SpeedTree, PopcornFX
Audio FMOD

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 2100
AMD FX 4350
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
ATI Radeon HD 5870
DirectX 12 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Removed video files manually to test intro skipping.
  2. WRC 9 - PC Ultra Quality (3440x1440) - last accessed on 2019-08-30
  3. 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Fray bentos11 on 2023-08-26
  4. Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-08-30
    Tested the game with Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable
  5. Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-08-30
    Tested the game with Sony's PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 controller connected through a USB cable
  6. Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-08-30
    Tested the game by hot-plugging two different controllers
  7. WRC 9 Game freezes - last accessed on 2020-09-04
  8. (Possible) fix for game crashing/freezing with Logitech wheels - last accessed on 2020-09-04
  9. Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2020-10-18
    Initially the default API was D3D12, but it was changed to D3D11 with a patch