Wolfsburg, 27 March 2013 - In January 2013, Europe’s largest automaker successfully entered the World Rally Championship WRC. From the end of March, Rally fans will also be able to race the Polo R WRC on their smart phones and tablets– with “RALLY THE WORLD. THE GAME”.
This is an innovative interpretation of classical racing games that will be available in a free-of-charge mobile version for iQS and Android devices from March 27. In contrast to conventional racing games, the player does not assume the role of the driver but of the co-pilot and provides the driver with information on the course during the rally.
The challenge in playing RALLY THE WORLD. THE GAME is to guide the Polo R WRC through dangerous curves and over demanding route sections from a dynamic pursuer’s perspective. Apart from rapid reactions, the game calls for tactical sense in order to achieve the ideal blend of planning, timing and speed. The more often players complete the course, the more experience points they receive. These points provide access to further virtual competition countries and command cards.
Apart from the mobile version, the racing game is also available in a browser variant at http://www.rallytheworld.com. On this website, all players can also compete for genuine prizes in addition to taking part in virtual races.
RALLY THE WORLD. THE GAME is part of Volkswagen’s international motorsports campaign “Rally the World”. The key element in the campaign is the online platform “RALLYTHEWORLD.com” which features interviews, photo series, videos and reports in addition to real-time sports reporting and information on the new Polo R WRC.
The game is available from the Apple App Store for iQS and via Google Play, Android Pit and the Samsung Store for Android.
