F1 23 Officially Revealed With New Handling, Tracks And Storyline

Things have been interesting around F1 23 lately. Officially it was teased, closed beta tested and now announced, but unofficially? Leaks have been plentiful, and details on handling, features and more have been appearing on Reddit and Twitter for a couple of weeks. Regardless, let’s start with the cover announcement, which somehow got worse…

However, despite the fact that I hate the vertical lines on the cover, I am still hopeful that F1 23 will be a step forward. The addition of Red Flags alone, something that has been a major part of the sport in the last few years, is a huge positive all by itself.

Here are the details pulled from the press release (fully quoted below):
– Releases June 16, 2023 on PS5, XBX/S and PC via Steam, EA and Epic
– Every team, driver and circuit from 2023 including Las Vegas and Losail (Qatar)
– Handling upgrades (as mentioned in a recent interview)
– Paul Ricard, Shanghai and Portimao tracks will also be included.
– Braking Point storyline continues, following Aiden Jackson and Devon Butler as teammates for the recently teased Konnersport Racing Team
– F1 World Hub offers a way to play through the sim

Pre-orders are open now on Steam and with other outlets. The Champions Edition features Max Verstappen as the cover star, which includes three days early access and special gameplay bonuses like a time-limited Las Vegas inspired content pack (whatever that means). The Standard Edition features Charles Leclerc alongside Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.

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Press release:

WHO WILL BE THE LAST TO BRAKE? EA SPORTS™ F1® 23, LAUNCHING JUNE 16, 2023
New Precision Drive™ Technology Delivers Vastly Improved Pad-Play Alongside Real F1® Team Feedback for the Ultimate Wheel Experience

Redwood City, Calif. – May 3, 2023 – Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that EA SPORTS™ F1® 23, the official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship™, will be released on June 16 across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam. Headlined with the return of the epic story mode Braking Point, F1® 23 is home to every team, driver and circuit for the 2023 season, including the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix and Losail International Circuit, Qatar. Building on the exciting new partnership with Max Verstappen, who now boasts EA SPORTS branding on the chin of his helmet, the back-to-back World Champion is confirmed as the cover star for the digital-exclusive F1® 23 Champions Edition.

“The return of Braking Point allows players to immerse themselves in a racing story, which provides a unique look at F1 alongside the authentic race features our players know and love,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “Our close relationship with the teams has allowed us to refine our handling model, adding greater realism to pad-play, and implementing a new color encoding system used in film and TV creates a more true-to-life experience.”

Braking Point returns for a bold new chapter following the careers of young upstart Aiden Jackson, and protagonist, Devon Butler, now teammates for Konnersport Racing Team, a fledgling organization hoping to succeed against the current real-world F1® teams and drivers. Adding a host of new characters, fresh rivalries, and racing challenges, both aim to take their careers to the next level, but there will be twists, turns, and pitfalls along the way.

F1® 23’s handling has been upgraded from last season, allowing for more predictable behavior, and new vehicle physics gives the cars better traction when braking, accelerating, and cornering. By incorporating actual F1® team feedback, a greater balance between aerodynamics and tyre grip results in a more realistic feel. Engine torque and inertia improvements also mean throttle control is more authentic and offers a greater level of connection to the car. Alongside these improvements, Precision Drive™ controller technology will give pad players better control and confidence in those crucial race moments.

Following community feedback, 35% race distance makes its debut, providing the perfect sweet spot between the previous short and long race options. Additionally, red flags add a new strategic element to F1® 23, and the ability to react quickly could change the outcome of a race, both for better and worse. Alongside the full 2023 season calendar, which expands to include Las Vegas and Lusail, the game also boasts three legacy circuits, with Paul Ricard (France), Shanghai (China), and Portimão (Portugal) all confirmed for launch.

The introduction of the F1® World hub delivers a fresh experience with content inspired by the real-world calendar. Helping introduce players to the complex world of Formula 1®, F1® World brings together multiple game modes, including Time Trial and Grand Prix, offering an exciting new way to play the game. A new progression system allows players to level up by completing challenges to unlock car upgrades, new liveries, race suits, and helmets. A new safety rating system links online and offline play, encouraging drivers to race cleanly. This system also helps pair like-minded drivers more efficiently for improved online racing.

The digital-exclusive F1® 23 Champions Edition comes with time-limited Las Vegas content*, Max Verstappen Race Wear Pack, Braking Point 2 Icons and Vanity Item Pack, Dual Entitlement**, four new My Team Icons, an XP Boost, F1® World Bumper Pack, 18,000 PitCoin and three days early access starting on June 13. A physical and digital Standard Edition featuring EA SPORTS ambassador Charles Leclerc alongside Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris will be available from June 16 with F1® World Starter Pack and 5000 PitCoin for those who pre-order.

F1® 23 will release across, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam.

For F1® 23 news, follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
* Pre-order by May 31, 2023
** PlayStation and Xbox only

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