After announcing the F1 23 reveal date on May 1, EA Sports has delivered. The one-minute 42-second trailer features gameplay from the returning Braking Point story mode, alongside real-life interviews with Charles Leclerc and reigning World Champion, Max Verstappen. The trailer mentions the release date of the game is June 16, 2023, and pre-orders are open now. A subsequent blog post by EA has revealed even more details.
F1 23 promises better handling models powered by real Formula 1 data
Here’s a summary of what’s promised in the new entry:
- Braking Point 2: After F1 2021 introduced Devon Butler and Aiden Jackson as part of a new story mode campaign, fans noticed that a follow-up was missing in F1 22. However, this year, Braking Point returns with a brand new fictional F1 team and storyline.
- Better handling models for controllers and wheels: EA Sports states that they’ve incorporated real F1 team feedback and data to create a more realistic and consistent handling model.
- A new 35% race distance option
- Red Flags return
- New Las Vegas Street Circuit and Qatar GP added
- F1 World: The new hub promises to “tie together multiple game modes such as Time Trial, Grand Prix, and Multiplayer.” Seasonal content will feature here with daily and weekly challenges.
What are the different editions and pre-order bonuses?
Champions Edition:
- Time-limited Las Vegas Content Pack (only if pre-ordered by May 31, 2023)
- Max Verstappen Race Wear Pack
- Braking Point 2 Icons and Vanity Item Pack
- Dual Entitlement (Only on PlayStation and Xbox)
- Four New My Team Icons
- XP Boost
- F1 World Bumper Pack
- 18,000 PitCoin currency
- 3-Day Early Access starting June 13, 2023
Standard Edition pre-order bonuses:
- F1 World Starter Pack
- 5,000 PitCoin currency
F1 23 is a cross-generation title releasing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam on June 16, 2023.
