Formula 1® and Electronic Arts Inc. have today announced F1® 24 will launch on Friday 31 May featuring multiple new features, including EA SPORTS™ Dynamic Handling, circuit enhancements and a revamped ‘Career’ mode.
The new Dynamic Handling feature was developed with insight from reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen, and will enhance players gaming experience with precision control, redefining the feel of the car and producing the most realistic and predictable performance in F1 gaming history across both wheel and controller.
Iconic venues from the Formula 1 calendar including Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Silverstone, Lusail International Circuit and Jeddah Corniche Circuit, have seen further enhancements for the new release, ensuring that players are experiencing the authentic circuit to truly bring F1 to life in their home.
F1® 24 will also see an overhaul of the popular ‘Career’ mode with players able to choose from one of the 20 drivers from the 2024 F1® season, an up-and-coming competitor in F2™, a legendary icon or create their own character as they compete for World Championship glory.
Real life driver audio from F1 broadcasts will also be included in this year’s game, providing a new dimension as drivers react to on-track incidents as well as a new broadcast presentation package and cutscenes to add to the race day immersion.
The multiplayer game mode, ‘F1® World’ will also return to F1® 24 for its second season, with players using their favourite team and driver over the course of a Podium Pass season, competing in a time-limited league that involves reaching collaborative goals whilst battling against rival teams.
Players who pre-order* the digital-exclusive Champions Edition of F1® 24 will gain early access, starting May 28, and receive immediate access to the 2024 team liveries** of BWT Alpine F1 Team, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, McLaren Formula 1 Team, and Williams Racing for use in ‘Time Trial’ mode in F1® 23, along with 18,000 Pitcoin and special Icons James Hunt and Juan Pablo Montoya to use in F1® 24. Max Verstappen will appear as the cover star for the Champions Edition, whilst seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton will appear alongside Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as the cover stars for the standard edition of the game.
F1® 24 will release across, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam.
Collette Gangemi, Director of Licensing, Gaming at Formula 1, said:
“Every year we want to enhance our fans gaming experience by working with EA SPORTS to deliver the best F1 racing game ever, and I am excited to see F1 24 release next month. With exciting new additions such as Dynamic Handling and the revamped Career mode, F1 24 has taken another step forward and offers our fans an immersive experience, truly bringing the speed, excitement and thrill of racing into their homes.”
Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters, said:
“The new handling model, powered by EA SPORTS Dynamic Handling will enable players to get maximum performance from their car, with authentic physics giving them the confidence in racing wheel to wheel with their rivals. Our biggest Career innovation since 2016 delivers more of what our players want with greater variety away from the track. Alongside new handling and Career innovations, updated circuits, new audio, and a refreshed broadcast presentation give players the feeling of being closer to the grid.”
*See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-24/disclaimers for details **Online connection required alongside copy of F1® 23. Only applicable to Champions Edition pre-orders ahead of May 1. Conditions and Restrictions apply: https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-24/disclaimers
