Codemasters, now flying under the Electronic Arts flag, just launched EA Sports F1 22 today. This is "the official game of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship." If you know, you know. If you don't, then you're totally in good company. Today's release has hit the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin and Steam.
EA says that this year's game "includes new revolutionary cars designed for closer and more exciting racing, substantial regulation changes with the inclusion of F1 Sprint, the introduction of Miami Internation Autodrome, and circuit updates to Spain, Australia, and Abu Dhabi."
As usual with these regular releases, this year's release boasts overhauled physics, handling, and tire models. There is now Adaptive AI, which will adjust the difficulty based on how you're performing. Oh, this one is fun: F1 22 supports VR on PC! This is a first-time inclusion for the series. You can play F1 22 in VR in the game's single-player modes or in multiplayer.
The game increases race-day authenticity with the introduction of interactive and cinematic features, such as Immersive and Broadcast options for Pit Stops, Formation Laps, and Safety Car periods. F1®22 also boasts significant audio changes, including re-recording and expansion of commentary teams in multiple regions, dynamic musical score, and, for the first time in series history, a licensed soundtrack featuring a global roster of electronic and dance artists.
The game introduces F1® Life, a new customisable social hub that gives players a glimpse of an F1® driver away from the track. Functioning as a Multiplayer lobby, this personal space allows players to show off their collection of supercars, fashion, accessories, and trophies, earned by completing in-game challenges, levelling up in the Podium Pass, and from the brand shop and in-game store. The eight supercars bring new gameplay challenges, such as drift and duels, and can be driven on-track in the Pirelli Hot Lap feature, replicating the early part of the race weekend.
Alongside all the exciting in-game innovations, F1®22 expands its features for players with the return of My Team, now with three starting points, the acclaimed 10-year Career with two-player functionality, and Multiplayer including offline split-screen.
The game introduces F1® Life, a new customisable social hub that gives players a glimpse of an F1® driver away from the track. Functioning as a Multiplayer lobby, this personal space allows players to show off their collection of supercars, fashion, accessories, and trophies, earned by completing in-game challenges, levelling up in the Podium Pass, and from the brand shop and in-game store. The eight supercars bring new gameplay challenges, such as drift and duels, and can be driven on-track in the Pirelli Hot Lap feature, replicating the early part of the race weekend.
Alongside all the exciting in-game innovations, F1®22 expands its features for players with the return of My Team, now with three starting points, the acclaimed 10-year Career with two-player functionality, and Multiplayer including offline split-screen.
