New WRC game in development by Grit Games

French publisher Nacon has announced that the next official World Rally Championship (WRC) game is being developed by the new studio Grit Games. The news comes as a surprise to many fans, as plenty had expected the development rights to return to KT Racing, the studio behind WRC Generations from 2022 and six earlier entries in the series.

New developer and technology

WRC 2027 is being rebuilt from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5, marking a significant upgrade for the series compared with the previous release, EA Sports WRC, which used Unreal Engine 4. The move to Unreal Engine 5 is seen as an important step toward a more realistic and immersive experience.

Old and new team members

Part of Grit Games' team includes former KT Racing staff, including notable names such as Hardouin Pouzet, who was lead publisher on WRC 7 through WRC 9, Alexandre Assier, who worked as producer on those same titles, and Laura Gayet, an artist who previously contributed to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. Their experience in the rally game industry is expected to have a positive impact on the development of WRC 2027.

Visit to the Monte Carlo Rally

In January 2026, a member of the Grit Games team visited the Monte Carlo Rally, an event that is a tradition within WRC and an important setting for the game's development. This field research will help the studio create an authentic rally experience.

Very little is known about WRC 2027 so far, and Nacon has only shared limited information in an initial video. However, the choices made so far, such as using a new engine and assembling an experienced team, point to an ambition to create a high-quality product that could exceed WRC fans' expectations.