Frontier Developments Officially Announce F1 Manager 2022 For Summer Release

As first referred to in their investor relations communications back in 2020, Frontier Developments today officially announced F1 Manager 2022, the first of four F1 management titles mentioned in the initial 2020 report.

I pay attention to Frontier because one of their previous titles essentially helped me get through my childhood. I played David Braben’s Elite II space trading game for literally decades and was a Kickstarter backer of his current Elite Dangerous title back in 2012. Their theme park management titles like Rollercoaster Tycoon 3, Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution are all very nice management titles so I really do have high hopes here.

You can now wishlist it on Steam and watch the announce trailer below. Below the trailer I have their official press release.

Steam ‘About the game’ text:

Make your mark on Formula 1® in the officially licensed F1® Manager 2022. Choose your team and be the boss with the full 2022 roster of staff and drivers. Featuring full F1® licensing and true-to-life presentation, you won’t just play F1® Manager 2022 – you’ll live it.

Career – Become the Best
Write a new chapter in a bold new era for Formula 1®. Choose your F1® team and guide them to glory throughout the official 2022 races by beginning your journey at the back of the grid or taking your place in pole position – in F1® Manager, the choice is yours. Your task is to impress the board by hitting your season targets and long-term goals, securing your team’s success for years to come.

The HQ – Build Your Team
Your constructor team are the beating heart of racing operations. Between races, control every detail of your team from HQ. Monitor the performance of your star drivers and staff, keep your finances in the black, and scout best-in-class staff from rival teams to give yourself an extra edge for upcoming races.

The Factory – Perfect Your Car
Get your hands on 2022’s striking new car designs and race closer to your opponents than ever before. Assign new parts for your cars to prepare for the race ahead. Choose your engineering approach to gain advantages on upcoming circuits – will you develop a well-balanced system, focus on areas needing improvement, or excel in specific aspects of performance?

The Race – Create and Execute Your Strategy
From lights-out to the chequered flag, you’re in control. Own every decision from pit strategy to tyre choices to driver callouts. Plan your approach but be prepared to react to dynamic race events such as weather and fluctuating track conditions. Immerse yourself in a hyper-realistic simulation of an official F1® race presented in true-to-life broadcast quality.

Launch Trailer:

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Full press release:

Make your mark on Formula 1 in the officially licensed F1 Manager 2022 from Frontier
Build a motorsport legacy as an F1 team principal and lead world-class drivers and engineers in a new, deep management simulation experience

Cambridge, UK (7 March 2022) – Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) today unveiled F1® Manager 2022, their major new management simulation game coming this summer. Following a licensing agreement signed in early 2020 with F1®, Frontier is creating a major new game franchise to join a successful portfolio which includes Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution 1 & 2 and Planet Zoo. The F1® Manager franchise will be Frontier’s first foray into an annual sports license, as part of a long term, multi-title agreement with F1®. F1® Manager 2022 will launch in summer 2022 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, Steam and the Epic Store.

Step into the shoes of a team principal and lead your drivers, engineers and fans to glory in the 2022 FIA Formula 1 ® Drivers’ World Championship and FIA Formula 1 ® Constructors’ World Championship. With unparalleled authenticity and broadcast-quality presentation, F1® Manager 2022 delivers a challenging experience for new and die-hard F1® fans alike, while showcasing the intricacies of the world’s most prestigious racing brand.

Ross Brawn, Managing Director – Motorsports, Formula 1®, said, “It’s great to see F1 Manager 2022 take shape and for people to see this exciting title come to life. I know from personal experience that leading a team can be challenging, but it’s certainly rewarding. The F1 Manager franchise is a great opportunity for fans to put themselves in the shoes of a team principal and experience some of that for themselves. I am confident that with their own successful track record in management gaming, Frontier will deliver an enjoyable and engaging experience for fans.”

The first entry in this exciting series of games will invite players and F1® fans to own every aspect of leading a team to victory, upgrading cars and race facilities, hiring drivers and engineers, balancing budgets and driver demands, all before the race weekend kicks into gear. Once the race gets underway, stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions as you manage your team to victory.

Game Director Andy Fletcher, said, “There’s never been a better time to be a Formula 1 fan, and we’re excited to deliver a new way for F1 fans to immerse themselves in the biggest racing spectacle in the world. F1 Manager 2022 will deliver an experience for both new and long-term fans that is as authentic as it is exciting. Our commitment to the ever-changing world of Formula 1 will build a strong foundation for a long and special series that will evolve over time.”

Frontier CEO and founder, David Braben, said, “We are delighted to partner with the great team at Formula 1. We’ve been working closely with them to deliver a truly authentic experience, and they have provided us with extensive access to all aspects of the sport to enable us to do this. We feel this is the start of something special – we’re looking forward to bringing F1 Manager 2022 to players in summer 2022.”