Codemasters and EA have revealed more details about the new edition of the official Formula 1 game, F1 22, which will be released in July.
The latest entry in the long running series will return once again to PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series S|X and PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store.
Following the introduction of heavily revised technical regulations for the 2022 championship, developers Codemasters promise the new game’s handling model will authentically reflect this year’s ground effect cars. “Significant” updates have been made to the aerodynamic and suspension models as well as an “extensive” reworking of the tyre model to match the introduction of 18-inch wheel sizes for this season.
Alongside the return of the single player career and MyTeam modes – which will both have minor improvements over F1 2021 – the major new addition to this year’s game is the F1 Life mode. Acting as a central hub for the player’s customised avatar, F1 Life will feature a range of customisable items, including clothing and accessories for your avatar to wear, furniture and items to display in a personal lobby and trophies won during races.
New for F1 22 are drive-able supercars which Codemasters say are inspired by the Pirelli Hot Lap events held around circuits during real grand prix weekends. Players can unlock real world supercars by Ferrari, Mercedes AMG, Aston Martin and McLaren and drive them in time trial events and challenges including autocross and checkpoint challenges. Supercars will be integrated into the career and MyTeam modes and both the Mercedes AMG GT R and Aston Martin Vantage Safety Cars will be available, but only as ‘deluxe bonus items’.
F1 22 will open up new gameplay options during races. Players now will be permitted to drive their cars onto their grid slot at the end of formation laps, while a new pit stop feature means players…