Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO (PS4/XB1/PC) - Milestone

[The Stig Farmer]

PQube has announced Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo, a new rally simulator in development at Milestone coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in autumn 2015.

Sebastien Loeb Rally promises to be an "uncompromising rally simulator" that delivers "all the thrills of the world of rally", and features a career mode that lets players life the live of a rally driver and compete for a place on Loeb's team.

"We're excited to be able to publically announce our first proprietary IP dedicated to the world of autosports, and our second new IP for 2015," said Milestone VP Luisa Bixio.

"Building on the expertise accumulated over recent years, with the development of four titles dedicated to the world of rally, we have decided to push the envelope with a title that goes beyond the canon of licensed games. We are thrilled to be working on this title alongside one of the most iconic figures in rally history."

Milestone has previously developed games in the WRC series, although it isn't clear whether the developer still holds the license. VideoGamer.com has contacted PQube for further clarification.

Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo follows the announcement of RIDE earlier this year, a new superbike racer also in development at Milestone due for release early next year.

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Spoiler: Car list

Spoiler: Car list (alphabetical)

Abarth
Abarth Grande Punto S2000 (2009)

Alpine
Alpine A110 1600 (1973)

Audi
Audi Sport quattro Rallye (1984) as Audi Sport Quattro Rally
Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak (1987) as Audi Quattro S1 Pikes Peak

Autobianchi
Autobianchi A112 Abarth (1979) as Abarth A112 Abarth

BMW
BMW 2002 TI (1971)

Citroën
Citroën C4 WRC (2007) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '07
Citroën C4 WRC (2008) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '08
Citroën C4 WRC (2009) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '09
Citroën C4 WRC (2010) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '10
Citroën DS3 WRC (2011) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car '11
Citroën DS3 WRC (2012) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car '12
Citroën DS3 WRC (2013) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car '13
Citroën DS3 WRC - Rallye de France "Record" livery (2013) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car - Loeb's Records
Citroën Saxo Kit Car '98 (1998)
Citroën Saxo Kit Car '99 (1999)
Citroën Saxo VTS S1600 (2002)
Citroën Xsara Kit Car (2000)
Citroën Xsara WRC (2002) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '02
Citroën Xsara WRC (2003) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '03
Citroën Xsara WRC (2004) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '04
Citroën Xsara WRC (2005) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '05
Citroën Xsara WRC (2006) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '06

Fiat
Fiat 131 Abarth (1978) as Abarth 131 Abarth Rally
Fiat Abarth 500 R3T (2010) as Abarth 500 Abarth

Ford
Ford Escort RS Cosworth (1996)
Ford Fiesta R2 (2013)
Ford Fiesta R5 (2014)
Ford Fiesta RS WRC (2011) as Ford Fiesta RS Rally Car
Ford Fiesta RS WRC - F.W.R.T. (2013) as Ford Fiesta RS Rally Car - F.W.R.T.
Ford Focus RS WRC 09 (2009) as Ford Focus RS Rally Car '09 [Rallycross Pack // DLC pack]
Ford Focus RS WRC 99 (1999) as Ford Focus Rally Car '99
Ford RS200 (1985)

Hyundai
Hyundai i20 WRC (2014)
Hyundai Veloster Race Concept (2014) [Rallycross Pack // DLC pack]

Lancia
Lancia Delta Integrale 8v (1988)
Lancia Delta S4 (1985)
Lancia ECV (1986) [Class S - The Prototypes // DLC pack]
Lancia Fulvia HF (1972)
Lancia Stratos (1977)

Mini
Mini Cooper S (1964)
Mini John Cooper Works WRC (2012) as MINI Cooper Works Rally Car

Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC (1999) as Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (2010)

Peugeot
Peugeot 106 Rallye 1.6 (1997)
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evo 2 (1987) as Peugeot 205 T16
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Pikes Peak (1987)
Peugeot 206 WRC (2002) as Peugeot 206 Rally Car
Peugeot 207 S2000 (2006)
Peugeot 208 T16 (2013) as Peugeot 208 R5
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak (2013)
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak - Test Car (2013)
Peugeot 405 T16 Pikes Peak (1988) [Pikes Peak Pack - Peugeot 405 T 16 PP // DLC pack]
Peugeot 504 Coupe (1976)
Peugeot Quasar (1984) [Class S - The Prototypes // DLC pack]

Proton
Proton Satria Neo S2000 (2009)

Renault
Renault 5 Maxi Turbo (1985)
Renault 5 Turbo (1981) [Pikes Peak Pack - Renault 5 Turbo // DLC pack (PS4 exclusive?)]
Renault Clio Williams (1995)
Renault Clio R3 (2011)

Subaru
Subaru Impreza 555 (1995) as Subaru Impreza '95
Subaru Impreza WRC2003 (2003) as Subaru Impreza Rally Car '03
Subaru Impreza WRC2008 (2008) as Subaru Impreza Rally Car '08

Suzuki
Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak (1996) [Pikes Peak Pack - Suzuki Escudo PP // DLC pack]
Suzuki Swift S1600 (2006)
Suzuki SX4 Hill Climb Special (2010) as Suzuki Pikes Peak SX4

Toyota
Toyota 222 D (1987) [Class S - The Prototypes // DLC pack]
Toyota Celica ST185 GTFour (1992)
Toyota GT86 CS-R3 (2014)

Vauxhall
Vauxhall Astra 4S (1986) [Class S - The Prototypes // DLC pack]

Volkswagen
Volkswagen Polo R WRC (2013) as Volkswagen Polo R Rally Car

Spoiler: Car list (categorised)

EVO Rally Cars
Citroën C4 WRC (2007) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '07
Citroën C4 WRC (2008) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '08
Citroën C4 WRC (2009) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '09
Citroën C4 WRC (2010) as Citroën C4 Rally Car '10
Citroën DS3 WRC (2011) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car '11
Citroën DS3 WRC (2012) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car '12
Citroën DS3 WRC (2013) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car '13
Citroën DS3 WRC - Rallye de France "Record" livery (2013) as Citroën DS3 Rally Car - Loeb's Records
Ford Fiesta RS WRC (2011) as Ford Fiesta RS Rally Car
Ford Fiesta RS WRC - F.W.R.T. (2013) as Ford Fiesta RS Rally Car - F.W.R.T.
Ford Focus RS WRC 09 (2009) as Ford Focus RS Rally Car '09 [Rallycross Pack // DLC pack]
Hyundai i20 WRC (2014) as Hyundai i20 Rally Car
Hyundai Veloster Race Concept (2014) [Rallycross Pack // DLC pack]
Mini John Cooper Works WRC (2012) as MINI Cooper Works Rally Car
Subaru Impreza WRC2008 (2008) as Subaru Impreza Rally Car '08
Volkswagen Polo R WRC (2013) as Volkswagen Polo R Rally Car

Modern Rally Cars
Citroën Xsara WRC (2002) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '02
Citroën Xsara WRC (2003) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '03
Citroën Xsara WRC (2004) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '04
Citroën Xsara WRC (2005) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '05
Citroën Xsara WRC (2006) as Citroën Xsara Rally Car '06
Ford Focus RS WRC 99 (1999) as Ford Focus Rally Car '99
Peugeot 206 WRC (2002) as Peugeot 206 Rally Car
Subaru Impreza WRC2003 (2003) as Subaru Impreza Rally Car '03

Class R5
Ford Fiesta R5 (2014)
Peugeot 208 T16 (2013) as Peugeot 208 R5

Class 2WD Pro
Citroën Saxo Kit Car '98 (1998)
Citroën Saxo Kit Car '99 (1999)
Citroën Saxo VTS S1600 (2002)
Renault Clio R3 (2011)
Renault Clio Williams (1995)
Suzuki Swift S1600
Toyota GT86 CS-R3

Class 2WD Rookie
Fiat Abarth 500 R3T (2010) as Fiat 500 Abarth
Ford Fiesta R2 (2013)
Peugeot 106 Rallye 1.6 (1997)

Class Production
Abarth Grande Punto S2000 (2009)
Citroën Xsara Kit Car (2000)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (2010)
Peugeot 207 S2000 (2006)
Proton Satria Neo S2000 (2009)

Class A8
Ford Escort RS Cosworth (1996)
Lancia Delta Integrale 8v (1988)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC (1999) as Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6
Subaru Impreza 555 (1995) as Subaru Impreza '95
Toyota Celica ST185 GTFour (1992)

Class B
Audi Sport quattro Rallye (1984)
Ford RS200 (1985)
Lancia Delta S4 (1985)
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evo 2 (1987) as Peugeot 205 T16
Renault 5 Maxi Turbo (1985)

Class 4
Alpine A110 1600 (1973)
Fiat 131 Abarth (1978)
Lancia Stratos (1977)
Peugeot 504 Coupe (1976)
Renault 5 Turbo (1981) [Pikes Peak Pack - Renault 5 Turbo // DLC pack (PS4 exclusive?)]

Rally Cars '70
Autobianchi A112 Abarth (1979)
BMW 2002 TI (1971)
Lancia Fulvia HF (1972)
Mini Cooper S (1964)

Class Hillclimb
Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak (1987)
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Pikes Peak (1987)
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak (2013)
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak - Test Car (2013)
Peugeot 405 T16 Pikes Peak (1988) [Pikes Peak Pack - Peugeot 405 T 16 PP // DLC pack]
Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak (1996) [Pikes Peak Pack - Suzuki Escudo PP // DLC pack]
Suzuki SX4 Hill Climb Special (2010) as Suzuki Pikes Peak SX4

Class S [Class S - The Prototypes // DLC pack]
Lancia ECV (1988)
Peugeot Quasar (1986)
Toyota 222 D (1987)
Vauxhall Astra 4S (1986)

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Spoiler: Locations

Spoiler: Rally

Each country = 4 stages w. reverse

Alsace
Hohlandsbourg - Firstplan
Valle de Munster
Vosges Pays d'Omont
Vignoble De Cleebourg

Australia
Shipmans
Bellingen
Valla
Hydes Creek

Finland
Himos
Ouninpohja
Paijala
Myhinpaa

Mexico
Guanajuatito
Las Minas
El Chocolate
Los Mexicanos

Monte Carlo
Le Moulinon - Antraigues
Sisteron
Vitrolles - Faye
Moulinet - La Bollene Vesubie

Sanremo
Apricale
San Romolo
Passo del Maro
Bosco di Rezzo

Sweden
Rada
Torsby
Finnskogen
Rammen

Wales
Hafren
Sweet Lamb
Myherin
Great Orme

Spoiler: Rallycross

Circuit de Lohéac, France
Circuit Trois-Rivières, Canada
Franciacorta International Circuit, Italy
Hell-Lånkebanen, Norway [Rallycross Pack // DLC pack]
Los Angeles [X Games Los Angeles 2012]
San Luis, Argentina

Spoiler: Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak Hill Climb 1988 [full dirt] [Pikes Peak Pack - 405 T16 PP/5 Turbo/Escudo // DLC packs]
Pikes Peak Hill Climb [full tarmac]

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Spoiler: Screens N Stuff

Spoiler: Rally

Spoiler: Alsace

Spoiler: Australia

Spoiler: Finland

Spoiler: Mexico

Spoiler: Monte Carlo

Spoiler: Sanremo

Spoiler: Sweden

Spoiler: Wales

Spoiler: Rallycross

Spoiler: Circuit de Lohéac, France

Spoiler: Circuit Trois-Rivières, Canada

Spoiler: Los Angeles

Spoiler: Pikes Peak

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Spoiler: Supported peripherals

TH8RS (PC, H Gearshift)
T500 RS (PC and PS4™, Clutch, Gearshift H, 900°)
TH8A Add-On Shifter (PC, Xbox One® and PS4™, H Gearshift)
T3PA Add-On (PC, Xbox One® and PS4™, Clutch)
T300RS (PC and PS4™, Clutch, H Gearshift, 900°)
T150 Force Feedback (PC andPS4™, Clutch, H Gearshift, 900°)
T300 Ferrari GTE Wheel (PC and PS4™, Clutch, H Gearshift, 900°)
T100 Force Feedback Racing Wheel (PC)
T80 (PS4™)
TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition (PC and Xbox One®, Clutch, H Gearshift, 900°)
Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel (Xbox One®)

G25 (PC)
G27 (PC)
Logitech Driving Force GT (PC)
Logitech G29 (PC and PS4™)
Logitech G920 (PC and Xbox One®)

Porsche 911 Turbo S (PC and PS4™)
Porsche 911 GT2 Wheel EU (PC and PS4™)
Porsche 911 GT3 RS V2 (PC and PS4™)
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (PC)
Forza Motorsport (Elite) CSR Wheel (PC and PS4™)
Porsche Carrera 911 (PC)
ClubSport Wheel Base V1 + All different rims (no HUB XONE) (PC and PS4™)
ClubSport Wheel Base V2 + All different rims (no HUB XONE) (PC and PS4™)
ClubSport Wheel Base V1 + Universal HUB for XONE or CLS P1 PC, Xbox One® and PS4™)
ClubSport Wheel Base V2 + Universal HUB for XON or CLS P1 PC, Xbox One® and PS4™)

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Check out these links:

Official Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO Website

bookFace

Go berate Milestone on Twitter

GTP photomode thread! Pretty pictures

GTP video thread - please save our browsers and post em here k thx.

Steam

Videogamer (quoted article)

YouTube​

 

[rallymorten]

Best case this is the new Richard Burns Rally.

Worst case.. I don't even want to think that thought.

I'm interested in seeing how it turns out, though. Codemasters need a good ol' kick in the rear.

 

[TypeRDC5]

I'm guessing they haven't renewed the WRC license going by the title.

Love a rally game so will definitely keep an eye on this one.

 

[ipswich1992]

Yup this explains why there was no WRC5. Excited for the game, not gonna be pessimistic

And a rally game on PS4

 

[paulpg87]

yes yes yes!! very happy!

 

[Awong124]

Not a huge fan of Loeb, but I'd get it if it's going to be a serious rally game. None of that X-games 🤬.

 

[Daniel]

Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Playstation 4.

Xbox either has early DLC, or exclusive content. You heard it here first.

 

[Brend]

Xbox either has early DLC, or exclusive content. You heard it here first.

Yeah, that does sound a bit 'preferring' of them.

I am excited by this, PS4 needs as many decent racers as it can get.

 

[ipswich1992]

Yeah, was wondering why they were all lovey dovey for the XB1 lol.

 

[paulpg87]

Not a huge fan of Loeb, but I'd get it if it's going to be a serious rally game. None of that X-games 🤬.

no it won't, full rally simulation, point to point... is just a way to use the assets from all the wrc games they made without the wrc licence and i'm really happy with it.

 

[MeanElf]

I'm keen to see what they can do on new gen. Definitely getting it.

 

[sems4arsenal]

What not even a screenshot?

 

[MeanElf]

I never really paid any attention to the other games that Pqube distribute - I've never heard of Crash Times 5 or Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers before.

Judging by those being very close in style and content to certain other games that already exist, perhaps it is reasonable to hope that they are pushing Milestone toward the Richard Burns Rally route.

EDIT: I see that they are older PC games being ported for consoles, so maybe not.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

http://milestone.it/slre-first-screenshots/?lang=en

Marvel at the power of the new consoles with graphics from the Rally game dedicated to nine-time World Champion Sébastien Loeb

Milestone s.r.l., Italy’s leading videogame developer for consoles and PC, and the world’s foremost motorcycle videogame developer, offers gamers an enticing glimpse of a winter wonderland with the first batch of screenshots from Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo, Milestone’s exclusive new IP, scheduled for release in autumn 2015 on Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, and PlayStation®4.

The Italian development team has implemented a raft of technical improvements. SLRE is theculmination of all the sim-racing know-howaccumulated by Milestone over years of developing games dedicated to the world of Rally driving. The proprietary engine has been enhanced to take full advantage of the power of the new generation of consoles, with advanced lighting and vegetation systems. The first batch of screenshots illustrates the scrupulous care taken in the reconstruction of real environments, now made even more immersive and engaging, enriched with meticulous attention to detailin every element of the settings, faithfully reproducingwhat the player would see whilecompeting in Rally Sweden.
Among the most noticeable improvements are: the tracking system for tyre marks, redesigned to take account of the differentsurfaces; the advanced rendering features of the new shader*, bringing out the best ofthe new environments and the bodywork of the cars, with an advanced Real Time reflection system; and a new camera systemfeaturing dynamic focus effects and television-styleframing during Replays.

A name. A legend. One of the most exciting rally challenges in the world. Four wheels. These are the ingredients that make up Milestone’s first proprietary IP dedicated to the world of autosports, a title that launches the player into the world of rally alongside one of the most iconic figures in the history of the sport: Sébastien Loeb. This uncompromising rally simulator debuts on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Milestone studios are gearing up for a glorious 2015. Created in collaboration with nine-time rally world champion,Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo will powerslide into players’ homes all over the world with the aim of getting their adrenalin pumping and delivering all the thrills of the world of rally.

Features:
Career mode: live the life of a rally driver and compete for a place on Sébastien Loeb’s team, where he will be your mentor and guide you through all the secrets of the sport.
Offline mode: work on your skills and perfect your driving style for a truly rewarding experience.
Online modes: challenge friends and rivals from all over the worldfor endless entertainment.

Currently in development at Milestone studios in Italy, Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo will be available in autumn 2015 on Xbox One and PlayStation®4.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

If they're not releasing it for the PC, then there's no way this'll be the next Richard Burns Rally.

 

[MeanElf]

If they're not releasing it for the PC, then there's no way this'll be the next Richard Burns Rally.

RBR seemed to do okay on the consoles and the console/PC divide is much narrower currently, so I don't see why not.

 

[VXR]

I just hope it has a variety of cars that aren't just WRC spec, because the current crop leave me cold. Late 90s Group A and starting out in a Group N car would be amazing.

 

[Willfred_1]

With the amount of development of the rbr mod and the surface mechanics, i doubt it would be the next rbr. dont forget they're also developing their own motorcycle game which I'm also skeptical about.

 

[MagpieRacer]

Why compare it to the RBR mod? This is a game, not a mod. It should easily match RBR in this day and age of tech.

 

[sparkytooth]

Those snow textures on that first screenshot aren't very reassuring about "Marvel at the power of the new consoles with graphics from the Rally game dedicated to nine-time World Champion Sébastien Loeb".

 

[Willfred_1]

Why compare it to the RBR mod? This is a game, not a mod. It should easily match RBR in this day and age of tech.

Because the mod has over last few years added more to game; to the point the mod is used in many rally simulators. I also have played both the game and the mod. The mod also adds many new stages and cars from all different sets of regulations.

The other reason why nothing has matched rbr is the game would be tremendously frustrating to a normal console player. Its bad enough with a wheel.

 

[MagpieRacer]

Mods have added lots to lots of games, doesn't mean they should be compared to future games.

 

[Willfred_1]

Mods have added lots to lots of games, doesn't mean they should be compared to future games.

If a game can't compete with a mod what does that say about the game?

 

[MagpieRacer]

Who said it cant compete with it? RSRBR is a fan made thing for a tiny pc market that takes too long to download and install and is as user friendly as a pet polar bear. Its a mod, not a game. There is no comparison, WRC4 is a better game than RBR or RSRBR. RBR needed to be modded to stay relevant and there's still only a tiny amount of people who care.

As for the console argument, RBR sold terribly full stop so of course no one will bother making another sim.

 

[Willfred_1]

Who said it cant compete with it? RSRBR is a fan made thing for a tiny pc market that takes too long to download and install and is as user friendly as a pet polar bear. Its a mod, not a game. There is no comparison, WRC4 is a better game than RBR or RSRBR. RBR needed to be modded to stay relevant and there's still only a tiny amount of people who care.

As for the console argument, RBR sold terribly full stop so of course no one will bother making another sim.

Have you actually played RBR/RSRBR2014 or are you making sweeping statements?

while yes i accept its a mod, my point is rally games vary rarely feel realistic while rbr old it is still the most realistic. my original point also was entirely valid and that is it won't be another rbr style game.

I'm not going to argue which is a better game as that is entirely subjective.
however i'm increasingly seeing people ask whether or not rally games are arcade or like rbr? clearly there are people wanting another rally sim.

 

[MagpieRacer]

I have played it yes, it isn't fun., in my opinion, its lacking game. I'm not denying some people want a rally sim, but firstly, we have no idea what SLRC is gonna feel like. To me the fact they have offloaded WRC to someone else tells me they have different ideas for this game completely. Until we know more or more has been shown we cannot speculate as to whether or not this will or won't rival RBR. RSRBR doesn't come into it for me as it is not a game in its own right b

 

[er185]

– Around 300 Kilometres of tracks
– 8 different rallies, 5 rallycross tracks and the Pikes Peak track
– Over 50 car models
– Over 20 car manufacturers
– 15 game modes

15 different game modes! A journey to discover the best rallies of the world!
Grow your driving experience along different events around the world through the best and beautiful rallies; Show your skills and lead all the competitions driving against aggressive competitors in RallyCross or into reckless head to head challenge and special events.

Drivers will have the chance to customize the car. They will be able to choose among 20 different liveries, special materials to be applied on the body, Race Number, Plate and Stickers.

Experience all the weather conditions like in a real race! There are multiple daytime illuminations on each track: Dawn, Noon, Sunset and Night.

Website: http://sebastienloebrallyevo.com/the-game/features/

Franciacorta rallycross track confirmed

Dev diary 1 :

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Ooooh 208 T16 pretty pls.

Also, classic cars confirmed too.

 

[MXH]

Nice! I'm definitely keeping an eye on this.

 

[rallymorten]

I never thought I was going to say this, but Milestone (of all companies) just might deliver the first proper offroad simulator in a decade and contender no. 2 for Rally Game Of The Universe.