Unfortunately, the game was not ready at release and came with technical problems that affected its performance. However, at the moment I am speaking, these issues have been resolved and the game runs smoothly. Now let me quickly tell you what I liked and what I didn't:

+ Handling, Physics. A significant improvement compared to previous Codemasters games.
+ Sound design. I wish all companies paid attention to how a car sounds. Some of the best sound effects we've ever heard in a game.
+ Historic Cars. Thankfully, they are included in the game, with plenty of historic cars from previous WRC generations.
+ No paid DLC! EA may be involved, but luckily, apart from the Season Pass skins, you don't have to pay for additional cars and tracks. Everything is included in the base game!
+ Perfect steering wheel controls.
+ The Moments game mode is simply the best. Each season offers something new to engage with, without the need to spend extra money.
+ There are many stages, and now they have a large extent! There are stages that are 35 kilometers long!

- Boring Career mode.
- Worse graphics than Dirt Rally 2, as they switched to Unreal Engine 5.
- It had significant stuttering issues, which have been fixed.
- The Season Pass is unnecessary. It may be good for some, but not for others.
- Poor Vehicle Customization in Career Mode.
- No VR support.

In the end, despite the stumbling blocks at release, this game is by far the best WRC we have received so far, and I'm glad Codemasters acquired the rights. At its current price of 30 euros, don't hesitate if you're a fan of the genre.

For those who want a more detailed analysis, I have made a Video Review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTmbu6HyvBg

Although I was eagerly anticipating this year's release, as it was developed by Codemasters, whom I trust due to their exceptional F1 games, and EA. In the end, I was disappointed and I believe that the series took steps backwards instead of further improving. Many people may complain that games released every year are almost the same, but when there is progress, even if it is small, it is positive for me. In this particular case, it seemed as if there was inexperience and it was done hastily.

The graphics are of low quality, with framedrops and occasional glitches. The only positive aspect is the beautiful scenery.

The content does not give you enough motivation to engage with it, unlike the previous games. Despite having several modes and some new ones like "moments," the menu feels more empty and lacking.

The only thing that keeps the series alive and enjoyable is the gameplay. However, it is quite different, and I didn't like it at first because I couldn't get used to it. But later on, it became addictive and kept me engaged.

I hope that this was a lesson for them this year, so that they can gradually find their footing, improve their mistakes, and once again elevate the series. In the past few years, it has been getting better with each release, and I really liked everything from 7 onwards.