WRC
News, coverage and analysis tracking WRC across the outlets.- WRC 2027 AnnouncedNacon Racing has announced WRC 2027, the next installment in the rally racing series. GRIT Games will be developing the title, taking over development duties for the franchise.
STJV union strikes at Kylotonn as Nacon moves WRC license and layoffs loomThe French video game union STJV has initiated strikes at Nacon subsidiary Kylotonn, anticipating significant layoffs and a judicial reorganization. Nacon is reportedly moving the WRC license to a new studio, Grit Games, composed of former Kylotonn employees, which the union alleges is an attempt to shed unionized workers. This follows the closure of another Nacon studio, Spiders, amidst the publisher's financial difficulties.- Next Official WRC Game Being Developed by New Studio Grit GamesA new studio named Grit Games is developing the next official WRC title, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This marks a shift as KT Racing will not be returning to the series.
Gamescom Latam shows Brazil's dev scene has huge potential, but it's waiting for a spark | OpinionGamescom Latam in São Paulo highlights Brazil's growing game development scene, which possesses strong industry infrastructure and government support frameworks. However, a significant lack of funding and investment is hindering its potential to reach the next level, with industry figures emphasizing the need for financial incentives and tax breaks to attract further investment and foster growth.- Four Nacon-owned studios file for insolvency – Spiders, Cyanide, Kylotonn and Nacon TechFour Nacon subsidiary studios, including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn, have filed for insolvency as the parent company attempts to navigate a financial crisis. This move allows the studios to operate while restructuring debt and seeking financial sustainability. The crisis began when Nacon's majority stakeholder, Bigben Interactive, defaulted on a bond repayment.
French Game Industry Union Calls Out Nacon Leadership For Poor Leadership Leading to BankruptcyThe French video game union Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Video has criticized Nacon's leadership for mismanagement, leading to the bankruptcy of the company and several of its studios, including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn. The union calls for the removal of Nacon's executive team and demands better working conditions and policies to prevent talent drain.
GreedFall and Blood Bowl Developers File for Insolvency Alongside NaconNacon's development studios Cyanide and Spiders have filed for insolvency, following the publisher's own financial difficulties. Other Nacon subsidiaries, including Nacon Tech and Kylotonn, have also filed for insolvency. Insolvency means a company is unable to pay its debts, but does not necessarily mean immediate closure.