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Find all the cars, all the drivers and all the official rallies of the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship in THE racing simulation standard. Realistic driving on different road surfaces, dynamic damage, day/night system, weather… Experience all the sensations of rally racing in WRC 5!
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship is a racing, automobile sim and multiplayer game
developed by KT Racing
and published by Nacon.
Released on October 08th 2015 is available only on Windows
in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal and Russian.
It has received 1,343 reviews of which 930 were positive and 413 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on G2A.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows® 7
- Processor: Intel® Core i3 / AMD Phenom™ II X2
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800 GTX / AMD Radeon™ HD 5750
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
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WRC 5, developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon, marked a turning point for the long-running World Rally Championship video game series. It was the first entry developed by KT Racing after the license changed hands from Milestone, and it served as a new beginning built on a different engine and philosophy. Released in 2015, WRC 5 aimed to reestablish the official rally brand as a serious yet accessible motorsport experience, one that captured the intensity, unpredictability, and precision of real-world rally driving. As the inaugural title in KT Racing’s stewardship, it set the foundation for the developer’s future installments, and though it exhibits signs of growing pains, it also showcases a clear passion for the sport and a willingness to evolve the formula. The game covers the full 2015 FIA World Rally Championship season, featuring all of the official drivers, cars, and stages from WRC, WRC-2, and Junior WRC. The authenticity of the license is one of its strongest points—fans can jump into famous events such as Rally Monte Carlo, Rally Finland, or Rally Sweden, all recreated with an attention to real-world geography and weather variation. The career mode serves as the centerpiece, giving players the chance to begin as a rookie in the Junior category and climb their way to the top of the championship ladder. Progression feels tangible as you move through different tiers of competition, earn contracts, and learn to adapt to the challenges of each rally. Complementing this is the Rally School mode, a tutorial sequence designed to teach the fundamentals of car control, surface handling, and co-driver communication. While relatively brief, it’s an effective introduction for newcomers and highlights the game’s desire to blend accessibility with authenticity. At the core of WRC 5 is its driving model, which walks a delicate line between simulation and arcade sensibility. The cars behave believably, with noticeable differences between front-, rear-, and four-wheel drive models, and the way they interact with various surfaces—tarmac, gravel, snow, or mud—feels distinct enough to demand adjustment. The handling is intuitive but layered; beginners can find enjoyment with assists enabled, while experienced drivers can disable aids to experience the rawer, more demanding physics. Terrain feedback is generally convincing, particularly when hitting ruts, losing grip on a wet surface, or sliding through narrow bends. The game also incorporates a damage system that directly affects performance. Bumping into trees, scraping barriers, or over-revving engines has tangible consequences, and knowing how to manage the car’s integrity over multiple stages adds a layer of strategic realism. The sense of immersion is enhanced by the variety of conditions the game throws at you. Weather can shift from clear skies to fog or rain, changing visibility and traction in an instant. Driving at night, illuminated only by your headlights, is especially tense and atmospheric, demanding a delicate touch and total trust in your co-driver’s pace notes. The co-driver voice work is crisp and functional, providing essential calls on time, though it occasionally struggles to keep up with the car’s pace during faster sections. The overall design of the rallies themselves is commendable; each country’s environment has its own identity, from the sunlit dust trails of Portugal to the slippery forests of Wales. Even with limited graphical fidelity compared to newer rally titles, the stage layouts successfully convey the demanding nature of the sport. Visually, WRC 5 was a noticeable leap forward from its predecessors, though its presentation now feels dated. The lighting system and environmental details were respectable for 2015, but the engine occasionally shows its limitations in texture sharpness, crowd detail, and draw distance. Some locations look impressive at speed, while others appear sparse upon closer inspection. Still, the game succeeds in maintaining a clear sense of atmosphere, especially in its use of lighting, weather, and terrain variation. The cockpit view deserves special mention—it provides a solid sense of realism, with functioning dashboards and camera sway that conveys the bumps and vibrations of rough terrain. The audio design further grounds the experience: engines roar convincingly, tires crunch across surfaces, and subtle sounds—like the pinging of gravel or the echo of engines through mountain passes—enhance the realism. Where WRC 5 struggles most is in polish and consistency. While its ambition is admirable, the execution sometimes feels uneven. Car physics, though enjoyable, can occasionally veer into floatiness at higher speeds, reducing the sense of control on more technical routes. Collisions, too, can behave unpredictably, with cars bouncing unrealistically or clipping into scenery. The user interface, while functional, lacks finesse, and minor bugs such as visual pop-in or inconsistent frame rates detract from immersion. The AI opponents offer a decent challenge on higher difficulties, but their behavior often feels scripted rather than reactive, diminishing the sense of dynamic competition. Additionally, the progression pacing in career mode can feel slow, with repair costs and vehicle upgrades occasionally creating moments of unnecessary grind. These issues don’t ruin the experience, but they do remind players that this was KT Racing’s learning phase—a studio finding its footing with a complex and demanding license. Despite its flaws, WRC 5 captures the spirit of rally driving in a way that few contemporaries did. It emphasizes the solitude, concentration, and endurance that define the sport, with stages that reward consistency and rhythm over pure speed. The feeling of threading a car through narrow roads at 150 kilometers per hour, listening intently to your co-driver’s commands while keeping one eye on the weather, is exhilarating. The inclusion of official WRC cars and teams gives an extra sense of legitimacy, and while later games in the series would refine and expand upon this foundation, WRC 5 still retains a raw charm—a reflection of passion over perfection. Looking back, WRC 5 feels like an important stepping stone rather than a final product. It laid the groundwork for the developer’s later successes with WRC 7, 8, and beyond, showing early glimpses of the technical skill and design sensibility that would define the franchise. It’s rough around the edges and occasionally inconsistent, but underneath those imperfections lies a sincere attempt to modernize rally gaming while honoring its authentic spirit. For players seeking a taste of classic rally action with an official license and a balance between challenge and approachability, WRC 5 remains a solid and enjoyable entry. It may not reach the heights of Dirt Rally or WRC 9, but its combination of atmosphere, authenticity, and personality ensures it still has a meaningful place in the evolution of the rally genre. Rating: 7/10
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Having come from games like Dirt Rally and Richard Burns Rally, I must say that this game has the worst pace notes I've ever had to listen to. Co-driver keeps saying into/onto, which sounds a lot like left-2/right-2. In addition, they keep saying "for" before the corner (or maybe fore?) which sounds just like four. It adds nothing but confusion. This is the only game I've raced in where I need to read the pace notes on screen. There's a few other phrases that I haven't managed to translate from English into English, but I'm done trying at this point. I'm going to finish career mode and baleet this forever. Perhaps fivever. Still fun, buy it on sale.
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After putting hours on Wrc 4 I can understand why people don't like this game. The game mechanics/physics are different they aren't terrible but they aren't good either. While Wrc 4 is more focused on brake to acceleration or the other way around, here the game heavily relies on you using the handbrake. Which isn't bad but again because of the games physics it just doesn't feel so right like it did with Wrc using the regular brake when turning in corners. Wrc 4 felt arcade like, here it's unsure what it wants to be. This game is recommended for 99 cents but other than that I would recommend getting Wrc 4 instead. Not much has changed other than the graphics and the physics being a weird downgrade. The lack of cars in both games is the most disappointing aspect of the series for the most part Update: After giving the game more hours I kinda started liking the game a whole lot more. I started slowly digging the physics then I realized the car engine sound is actually pretty damn cool. I love how the car pops. The only downside is that I've been playing using the same boring car. My problem with the Wrc franchise (I've only played WRC 1-Rally evolved on the PS2 and wrc 4 and 5 that are on steam) is the lack of cars and no customization. At the least a good handful of cars would be nice. It's usually the same 6-7 cars you'll see in single player. The game has a nice loop that's a bit addicting for any person into racing games, but the lack of cars really drags it out on these games. I've seen a Ford focus, the boring Ford fiesta, 2 Subaru's, one Mitsubishi lancer and like 2 other cars I think the entire time I've played. Give me more to deal with. Give me more cars. For a rally game you'd expect rally Toyotas but nope. None here to see. The lack of cars really puts the bar low on this game. But after giving it some time it's not as bad but suffers the same fate as the rest of the franchise, lack of cars.
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No idea why this one has so many negative reviews, i think it's perfectly fine, even if it's the most forgettable of the WRC games I've played yet. The only complaints I have: the third person cam is awful, stick with the cockpit view. It's not the prettiest game, not as bad as 8, but still
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---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☐ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☑ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☑ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10
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WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship received 930 positive votes out of a total of 1,343 achieving a rating of 6.70.
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WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship was developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship is playable and fully supported on Windows.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship is not playable on MacOS.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship is not playable on Linux.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
There are 4 DLCs available for WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship. Explore additional content available for WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship on Steam.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Online players
12
Developer
KT Racing
Publisher
Nacon
Release
08 Oct 2015
Platforms
Remote Play
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