Codemasters ed Electronic Arts announced F1 2021, a new next generation racing experience to be launched Friday July 16 and will include the 1 Formula 2021 World Championship teams, drivers and circuits. Introducing an all-new story mode, an expanded Career mode with two-player option and three new circuits, Portimão, Imola, and Jeddah *, available to all as free post-launch content **, F1 2021 will offer new ways to experience the thrill of racing at the highest level at the pinnacle of motorsport.
F1 2021, the official video game of the 1 Formula 2021 World Championship, is the first to be released by EA SPORTS and will be available worldwide on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e PC means Steam.
In Braking Point, the all-new story mode, players will be able to embark on an epic journey as they rise through the ranks of Formula 2 to become a celebrity in the world of Formula 1. The title thus immerses players in the fascinating world of F1, offering a taste of the lifestyle that reigns on and off the track: rivalries, emotion and dedication are necessary elements to compete at the highest levels. This mode will also reintroduce the much-criticized Devon Butler, who is making his comeback after making his F1 2019 debut.
F1® 2021 expands its iconic Career mode with a new two-player option, allowing friends to join together online for cooperative fun, or to choose different teams and bring rivalries to the track in synchronous racing sessions. Each driver has complete control over their assists, allowing players of all skill levels to come together and compete. Career Mode also introduces the start of the Royal Season, allowing players to start at any point in the season with real-time driver and constructor rankings.
Returning features in all formats include 'My Team' driver-manager experience, two-player screen sharing, shorter season options for F1 and F2, esports integration and an accessible management menu . For the first time ever, F1 2021 arrives on Xbox Series X | S and PlayStation 5, and boasts a visual improvement and faster load times.
“Braking Point is an exciting innovation that took years of work. We are proud to expand the gaming experience and allow fans to experience the ups and downs of racing in Formula 1 both on and off the track, "he said. Lee Mather, Franchise Game Director di Codemasters. "Braking Point transforms the title and puts players at the center of the scene in the greatest racing show on the planet."
“We are creating more choice and new ways to play. The start of the real season allows players to align their careers with the F1 season, ”he said Paul Jeal, F1 Senior Franchise Director di Codemasters. “The addition of the two-player career brings new challenges to the iconic game mode. Players can now choose to play cooperatively and share success, or compete and fight for their personal glory ”.
Those who pre-order the Standard Edition will receive the Braking Point Content Pack, a set of exclusive in-game items inspired by the fictional stars of the new story experience, and 5.000 PitCoins. The benefits of the Digital Deluxe Edition include seven iconic F1 drivers soon revealed for use in “My Team”, complete with customization content, 18.000 PitCoins, the Braking Point content pack and three days of early access. F1 2021 supports Xbox Smart Delivery and free update on PlayStation when players upgrade to Xbox Series X | S or PlayStation 5 *.
