Today, Codemasters and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) showcased the gameplay that awaits fans when F1 22 launches worldwide on July 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The weekend race redesign adds excitement and drama from the moment the drivers hit the track for the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship. Taking control of the revolutionary cars with their physics enhanced to suit the new aerodynamic rules, players will now be able to experience F1 Sprint races® and immersive race day moments like formation laps, safety car periods and pit stops. The hot lap from Pirelli with eight supercar cars, adds a new dimension before the action starts to heat up on this season’s circuits, including updates for Spain, Australia and Abu Dhabi, and the MIAMI CRYPTO.COM FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX.
“F1 22 will allow fans to live out their Formula 1 fantasies on and off the track,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “Players are excited to enter the new era of Formula 1 with the introduction of new cars, regulations, and more control over race day moments. F1 22 allows users to socialize more with their friends off the track. The custom space within F1Life It allows them to show off their collection of must-have cars and accessories, making them the envy of friends and rivals alike.”
To help beginners, F1 22 features adaptive AI, customizing your experience to your current skill level, enabling competitive racing from the moment you hit the track. With the addition of accessible driving, players will be able to remove the complexities, with the option to increase the difficulty level at the end of each race weekend. Revamped practice schedules help competitors get to know the circuit better with revamped track visuals, allowing them to improve their lap times before vying for a podium spot.
F1Life is the new social platform that allows fans to show off their collection of supercars, fashion accessories, and trophies. Your in-game character customization extends beyond the track, with branded clothing and accessories, which can be earned through in-game challenges, the Podium Pass, branded stores, and the in-game store. play. Upon logging in, players start on their personal platform, which doubles as a multiplayer lobby, allowing access to their friends’ avatars and collections.
The players of the Champions Edition of F1 22, they will also receive new icons, such as Jacques Villeneuve, Mark Webber and Nico Hülkenberg, and two pace cars that they will be able to drive: the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and the Aston Martin Vantage for use in time trials. With the improved user interface for easier navigation and updated broadcast-authentic footage, including podium footage and racer video walls, there’s never been a better time to hit the grid.
Along with all the innovations, including Virtual Reality for PC users, F1® 22 expands has enhancements to returning features, with My teamnow with three starting points, the acclaimed 10 Year Career mode with a two player option, and multiplayer including offline split screen.
F1 22 will arrive on July 1, 2022 and will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the EA App, Origin, Steam, and the Epic Store. Fans will be able to pre-order the exclusive digital version, the Champions Edition which will include additional content as well as three days early access to the game.