20/09/2026
-Milestone (2010–2014)
-Kylotonn Games / Nacon (2015–2022)
-Codemasters / Electronic Arts (2023–2025)
These are the studios behind the official World Rally Championship game—dozens of WRC installments that, unfortunately, rarely lived up to expectations. In 2027, the official licenses will return to Nacon, a studio that has previously produced several WRC titles.
This news, known for months now, has sparked widely mixed reactions among fans.
What do you think?
What can we expect from Nacon? 🤔
Now, let's get to the crux of the matter.
Kunos is currently developing *AC Rally*; despite being in Early Access, the title has already set a new standard for rally simulations. It is a pure simulation—comparable to the legendary *RBR*—that aims, update by update, to distinguish itself from the "sim-cade" titles that have dominated the genre in recent years.
Now that the official licenses are moving to Nacon, what development hurdles might *AC Rally* face? Is there a risk that we will never see current cars, official liveries, or the necessary licensing agreements? Can you imagine a simulation like *AC Rally* lacking today's Rally1 cars—or the 2027 championship models—simply because Nacon holds the exclusive rights for the official game?
Official license or not, *AC Rally* remains the benchmark for anyone developing a new rally title. Given Kunos's track record, the final version of *AC Rally* will likely offer a unique experience for all rally simulation enthusiasts.
Photographer EXR- KATANA Michał "Katana" Król
Source: AC Rally
