This is an appointment that Formula 1 fans will not miss. F1 23 arrives this Friday June 16 on all platforms and promises to offer some new features to players. Inspired by the real calendar of the Formula 1 season, the Codemasters and EA Sports game wants to further enhance its realism, while maintaining its specific gameplay.
The new car liveries of the 2023 edition have obviously been copied. Looking at the screenshots posted on social media, the various cars look very detailed and lifelike. The fact is that due to the permanent innovations made to single-seaters in real life, it is impossible for developers to offer a carbon copy of the cars.
The return of Paul Ricard
These cars will also be able to race at two new circuits, including the highly anticipated Las Vegas Street Circuit, a new leg of the Formula 1 season. The Losail International Circuit in Qatar is also part of the new features expected at the track.
And cocorico: despite its absence from the official calendar, the French Paul Ricard circuit can also be chosen by the players, through the “Career” or “My Team” mode, just like the Shanghai or Portimão circuits in Portugal .
In addition to these cosmetic elements, the gameplay will also evolve with planned improvements to “Career” and “My Stable” modes to better match real-world developments and performance.
History mode
But it is the “Breaking Point” (or “Breaking Point”) mode that could well attract the curious. This scripted mode had presented its first episode in the 2021 edition of the game. Between extreme dramatization and victory objectives, this mode is based on the success of the Netflix series dedicated to Formula 1, drive to survive. For this second chapter, the story will revolve around Aiden Jackson and Devon Butler, fictional characters, rivals and now members of the same stable.
The developers of F1 23 have also made several technical changes, notably to the handling and physics engine. After nine years of absence, the red flag will also return to the game. Used when the need to interrupt the race arises, it should allow players to really put themselves in the shoes of a team, to adapt their racing strategy as well. as possible.
Players will also be able to benefit from the additions of a world champion. Two-time world champion Max Verstappen styled elements available on the Champion Edition and is the only headliner on the jacket, a first for an active driver.
And with such realism, there is no doubt that the reasons for the success of the game are explained, although for the moment EA Sports refuses to comment on the number of sales in recent years.
Source: BFM TV
