
Dirt Rally publisher secure official World Rally Championship license
Codemasters have secured the official World Rally Championship (WRC) licence for five seasons and will start releasing annual WRC games from 2023 up to 2027.
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Codemasters have secured the official World Rally Championship (WRC) licence for five seasons and will start releasing annual WRC games from 2023 up to 2027.
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