WRC 23, developed by Codemasters, who recently acquired the WRC license, has made headlines due to a leak. The leak suggests a delay in the game’s launch, initially planned for July, with a revised release date later this year. This information comes from a well-known leaker, billbil-kun, via the French site Dealabs.
However, the most significant revelations lie within the details about the game, its modes, and even the vehicles it features. Thanks to the leaked achievements list, we now have a hint of the various features the new title might bring.
Game Modes
In addition to the already expected modes like Career, Championship, and Time Trial, the achievements also hint at a new mode called Moments. This feature is speculated to be akin to the challenge-based FUT Moments mode introduced in FIFA 23.
Vehicle Builder
One of the most interesting reveals from the leaked list is the mention of a Vehicle Building feature. While the specifics are unclear, it seems players will have the opportunity to create their vehicles in the game.
Featured Vehicles and Events
The list of achievements explicitly mentions four vehicles – the MINI Cooper S, the Lancia Stratos, the Citroën Xsara WRC, and the Subaru Impreza 1995. Additionally, seven rally events – Monte-Carlo Rally, Rally Italy Sardinia, Vodafone Rally Portugal, Rally Sweden, Iberian Rally, Rally Mexico, and Rally Estonia – are also featured in the achievements list.
Below is a detailed list of the leaked achievements:
- Achieve 5 Gold medals in Moments
- Create your own team in Career Mode
- Complete your first career season
- Win a WRC Championship in Career mode
- Finish on the podium at every event in a Championship Mode season
- Complete 5 Moments
- Beat a Personal Best time in Time Trial
- Download and beat a Ghost in Time Trial
- Complete a regularity rally stage with 0 penalty points
- Drive 100 Miles (160km) on Asphalt
- Drive 100 Miles (160km) on Gravel/Dirt
- Drive 100 Miles (160km) on Snow
- Drive 1000 Miles (1600km)
- Build your first Vehicle Builder car
- Build 5 cars in the Vehicle Builder
- Complete at least one stage using a vehicle from every vehicle Class
- Complete a lesson in the Rally School
- Finish on the Podium of a Custom Championship, in a Vehicle Builder car, with a custom livery
- Finish on the podium of an event at Rallye Monte-Carlo in a MINI Cooper S
- Win a Regularity Rally event in Rally Italia Sardegna in the Lancia Stratos
- Win a stage at Vodafone Rally de Portugal that you started with heavy engine damage
- Win an event at Rally Sweden in the Citroën Xsara WRC
- Win an event at Rally Iberia in the SUBARU Impreza 1995
- Finish an event at Guanajuato Rally Mexico without any severe mechanical damage
- Complete a Quick Play Online event at Rally Estonia
- Compete in a Clubs event at any location
While these leaked achievements provide us with a glimpse into what we might expect from WRC 23, we will have to wait for the official announcement from Codemasters to confirm these features. The game is currently rumored to release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime before November.
