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Codemasters Rally Team Shuts Down Amid EA Shift

5/4/2025

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Codemasters' Southam rally team has officially closed its doors after the WRC project was scrapped, leading to significant job cuts at EA. This team, celebrated for its rally games, launched its first licensed WRC title in 2023, only to see their efforts come to an abrupt end as EA shifts its focus to the EA SPORTS F1 franchise.

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Codemasters' Southam rally team has officially closed its doors after the WRC project was scrapped, leading to significant job cuts at EA. This team, celebrated for its rally games, launched its first licensed WRC title in 2023, only to see their efforts come to an abrupt end as EA shifts its focus to the EA SPORTS F1 franchise.