EA has just presented all the main features of F1 24, the official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship, which will be released earlier than previous seasons and will be released on May 31st, on PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Thanks to the new Dynamic Handling, players will have more precise and realistic controls at their disposal and, for the first time, the fan-favorite Career mode will allow compete as one of 20 drivers of the 2024 F1 season.
Working closely with current World Champion and Champions Edition cover star Max Verstappen, the new Dynamic Handling system will redefine the sensations that the car provides, to reproduce realistic and predictable performance on steering wheels and controllers. Furthermore, the suspension has been completely reworked, the tire model has been updated, the aerodynamics are now managed by a more advanced model and the new engine and car configuration options will improve the driving experience. Drivers will also be able to receive immediate feedback on cornering, brake pressure and track conditions to maximize their performance.
THE improvements made to the circuits and their landscapes, finally, will make the racing experience even more engaging, particularly at Silverstone, which has received a significant update to provide an authentic digital impression of the circuit. Updates to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, the Lusail International Circuit and the Jeddah Corniche Circuit will also ensure that the game’s tracks fully match those in the real world. To top it off, real team radio recordings of the drivers will be included in the races, both during the race and at the finish line, giving a new dimension to their reactions to incidents on the track.
“The new handling model, based on Dynamic Handling, will allow players to get maximum performance from their car and authentic physics that will give them the confidence to race wheel-to-wheel with their opponents,” he said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. Our biggest innovation in Career since 2016 will deliver more of what our players want, with a greater variety of content away from the track.” In addition to innovations in handling and Career, updated circuits, new audio and broadcast renewed will give players the feeling of being closer to the starting grid.”
As part of the revamped Career mode, players will be able to choose between an emerging F2 competitor, a legendary icon or create their own adventure.
Other key innovations include:
Gain Recognition: Players will be able to build their reputation within the paddock through new on-track objectives. Completing the Contract Targets, then, could help you get a new contract or open the way to secret meetings to negotiate a move to a rival team.
Updates in Research and Development: Driver reputation also affects the support players receive from their team. The higher the reputation, the more motivated the team. Players will be able to bet everything on an innovation or distribute resources for a more balanced development.
Earning Accolades: In addition to short-term results, every driver has long-term goals based on the expectations of the season. These can range from the number of Top 10 finishes, Pole Positions to winning the World Championship.
Compete with a Friend: Players will be able to join forces or compete as rivals in the Duo Career. With individual or group goals, players will have to stay focused to become the team’s number one driver.
Career Challenge: This mode will be the perfect warm-up before committing to a 24-race season. You will be able to step into the shoes of an F1 driver pre-selected by the developers and participate in a series of mini seasons. The community vote will influence the conditions and circuits of future events.
Also come back F1 World, the home of multiplayer, Grand Prix, time trials and the new Fanzone feature. Players will line up with their favorite team and driver over the course of a Podium Pass season and join a limited-time championship that features collaborative objectives as they compete against rival teams. Furthermore, ‘My team’ returns with the inclusion of two new Icons, the legendary former world champion James Hunt and the most successful Colombian F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoyaexclusively for Champion Edition players.
Players who pre-order the Champions Edition By May 1st they will gain immediate access to a selection of new season F1 team liveries for use in Time Trial mode in F1 23. They will also receive exclusive Hunt and Montoya as Icons, 18,000 Pitcoins, an F1 World Bumper Pack, up to three days of early access starting May 28 and a bonus VIP Podium Pass. Players who pre-order the Standard Edition featuring cover stars Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris will receive 5,000 Pitcoins and an F1 World Starter Pack.
