Codemasters has been making official Formula One games for quite some time now, and they're universally excellent. It makes sense, then, that the first game the studio has announced since its acquisition by EA is F1 2021, the next instalment in the series.
As you'd expect, this latest iteration will feature all the teams, tracks, and drivers from the 2021 F1 season, with Career mode of course making its return — although this time, you can play it with two players, either working together or driving for rival teams. We don't get to see the game in action in the announcement trailer above, but it does highlight an interesting addition to the franchise: a story mode.
Named Braking Point, this mode will take players on a dramatic journey as they "rise from the ranks of Formula 2 to a shot at stardom in the world of Formula 1". Apparently, the story mode will offer a taste of both the on and off-track lifestyle, including "the rivalries, emotion and dedication needed to compete at the highest level".
Additionally, three brand new circuits — Portimão, Imola, and Jeddah — will come to the game as free post-launch content.
It's also worth noting that this is the first F1 game on the new systems, and yes, there will be a free upgrade path from PlayStation 4 to PS5. The new-gen version of the game will benefit from fast loading speeds and enhanced visual fidelity, as you might expect. There's no word on support for the DualSense's features, but we're sure haptics will be included.
F1 2021 is just a few months away, launching on 16th July. Are you excited to get behind the wheel? Tell us in the comments section below.
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Particularly excited for the PS5 version this year. Can't wait !
I forgot Codemasters were EA now
So its free without a extra expensive version?
@Flaming_Kaiser Yep, so if you buy the PS4 version, you can upgrade to the digital PS5 version for free, same as most others.
Looking forward to the PS5 version. I’ll be getting it day one.
I like the visual style a lot, I may buy this just for that!
I can't read the full review until I'm home, so what do you mean by two weeks to open up? In game time or real life? Lol
@AFCC I think you might be commenting in the wrong place!
Once I get my grubby mits on a Ps5 I will prob end up buying this game in a sale. The story mode is a nice addition but what would make this a day1 purchase for me would be a more in depth/fleshed out myteam mode. I really enjoyed it on f1 2020 but would love it to go to the next level for detail and realism. I just hope it doesn't go the same way as Fifa now that EA have it...😬
@Quintumply LoL I don't know HOW I did this but it's hilarious so I'll leave it here too!!!
Does that mean no ps5 version straight away
So tracks that are actually in this years F1 calendar won’t make the game at launch? 🙄 so how will the (in-game) calendar work if you’re doing a full season? And will they allow you to edit-in the missing tracks into the calendar?
YES! Waiting for this. Day 1
After the first race, looks like we are going to have a fantastic season. Makes me want to play on race weekend even more.
July 16th - just in time for the British GP 🇬🇧🏁 🏎🏎🏎
F1 2020 was (IMHO) absolutely superb... here’s hoping this one is as good 🤞🏼
Do many people play this using a normal controller? I love F1 but after selling my wheel/pedals and playseat a few years ago worry it will be a bit rubbish
@Quintumply Great im still annoyed at a article here with NBA2K with a free PS5 update at the great price €99.
I'm just hoping it will have crossplay
F1 2020's split screen was a very welcome addition after so many releases on the PS3 that supported it but none of the PS4 versions did.
Will I be getting 2021? Not sure - if there's split screen then yes!
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