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Codemasters have today added the Jeddah street circuit ahead of the upcoming inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on December 5, 2021. The circuit is free and you should see an update available for the software which will add it. You can see their press statement below the screenshots and trailer.
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RACE JEDDAH CIRCUIT AHEAD OF THE PROS IN F1 2021
Celebrate the Holiday Season with F1® 2021 Price Promotions Across All PlatformsRedwood City, Calif. – November 15, 2021 – Codemasters® and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today adds the final free circuit update with Jeddah making its F1® debut ahead of the season’s penultimate race on December 5*. Jeddah follows Imola and Portimao as free additional content for all F1® 2021 players. To celebrate the climax of one of the most competitive seasons in recent history, players can also enjoy F1® 2021 at a special Black Friday promotional price starting November 19.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the longest and fastest street race in the calendar, with top speeds expected to exceed 250km/h. The location has given the designers the ability to create a unique track, with a focus on speed and overtaking. Players will be able to compete in-game ahead of its race debut, which could be significant in the battle for the World Championship.
“Our players love new circuits, and Jeddah is extra special as it makes its debut in-game before the drivers head to Saudi in December,” said Paul Jeal, F1® Senior Franchise Director at Codemasters. “Jeddah has the potential to be one of the most competitive circuits on the calendar with long, fast straights and multiple overtaking sections. The studio has done an incredible job re-creating the circuit ahead of its maiden race.”
To celebrate the season’s climax, F1® 2021 will be on Black Friday promotion via digital stores. Xbox and PlayStation players can also try F1® 2021 for free with a trial available now to download via the respective digital stores. The trial allows players to sample the opening of Braking Point alongside a Grand Prix at Monza and the opening weekend for My Team.
F1® 2021, the official game of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, boasts several new features, including the thrilling new story mode, ‘Braking Point’, an expanded Career mode enabling two players to come together and race, and Real-Season Start with the option to jump into the championship at any point that has already occurred, adopting the real-time driver and constructor standings.
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