Everything you need to know about the F1 2021 game

F1 2021 is around the corner and the game is coming to Ireland next month. There are a lot of new features to look forward to and we have all the info you need about the F1 2021 game.

When does F1 appear in 2021?

F1 2021 arrives worldwide on July 16th.

What new features can we expect?

The big news for this year’s game is that it will be the first Formula 1 game in over 20 years to be released by EA Sports after the Codemasters acquisition. Codemasters has been developing the F1 games since 2009 and continues to be the main developer, but EA will be responsible for distribution.

We can already see EA influence emerging with the addition of a story mode for this year’s game called, rather cheesy, “Braking Point”. In game mode, you can work your way up through the junior ranks of the F2 into Formula 1 and compete against the fictional character Devon Butler, who is returning from F1 2019.

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– Formula 1® game (@ Formula1game) April 15, 2021

We also see the return of two-player career mode. This mode previously existed for PS3 and Xbox 360 games, but it’s been seven years since we had the chance to play it. You can play an online career mode with a friend – although it’s unclear whether you are teammates or compete against each other.

The “MyTeam” mode was one of the best additions to F1 2020, and Codemasters added it for this year. The mode allows you to create your own Formula 1 team and manage the upgrades to your car as well as drive one of the cars and sign a teammate from the ranks of Formula 2 or Formula 1, depending on your budget.

This year you can also choose from seven legendary drivers as teammates, including world champions Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg.

Who will you choose

Seven iconic drivers. All part of # F12021games digital deluxe.

Michael @Schumacher


@ayrtonsenna


@Prost_official


@JensonButton
@NicoRosberg


@ therealdcf1
@ MassaFelipe19

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– Formula 1® game (@ Formula1game) May 17, 2021

You can also participate in the game’s new “Real Season Start” mode. Game mode allows you to start a grand prix in the middle of the season, with the championship standings mirroring those in real life.

All of the other game modes like career mode and split screen return as the game’s assists continue to refine. The game will also reflect any changes in the real world, with the new Aston Martin and Alpine teams, including any changes to the driver line-up.

There will be three new tracks to race on to reflect the real calendar changes, with the Imola, Portimao and Jeddah tracks ending up in the game. We’re especially looking forward to trying out the winding, hilly stretch of Portimao.

Watch Valtteri’s brilliant full-length pole lap

@ pirellisport #PortugueseGP

# F1 pic.twitter.com/jxY5zWIrDS

– Formula 1 (@ F1) May 1st, 2021

Which consoles will F1 run on in 2021?

This year’s game is the first Formula 1 game to be released on next-generation consoles, with F1 coming to both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in 2021. It will also be available for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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– Formula 1® game (@ Formula1game) June 10, 2021

Has a gameplay been released yet?

Many F1 gaming YouTubers have been given early access to F1 2021, including real-life McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris. The Englishman posted a video on his gaming channel this week trying the game for the first time – and the gameplay looks great.

We will update this page as soon as we receive new information about F1 2021.

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