Today, EA and Codemasters have officially unveiled EA SPORTS F1 22. Dropping the full year from its name, EA SPORTS F1 22 will encompass everything about the 2022 Formula One season. This includes the newest Hybrid Cars on all of the circuits on the 2022 calendar, including the latest Miami circuit and the inclusion of Sprint Races for the first time. New regulations will also be incorporated that are seen in this year’s Formula One season as this leads to the unpredictability of the actual season.
EA and Codemasters are also introducing F1 Life, which is a new feature that puts unlockables into a customizable hub. These unlockables include collecting supercars, clothing and accessories that are all earned via gameplay, Podium Pass and the in-game store. Race day will also be redefined as players have a choice of Immersive or Broadcast options. These will affect formation laps, safety cars and pit stops. Going with Immersive means that players will face risk-reward challenges that can be the difference between a podium or outside the points. Broadcast will take the pressure off with controlled and authentic cinematics.
For the first time on PC, EA SPORTS F1 22 will include PC VR functionality with the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. This has been requested from the community for some time and PC players will be able to experience this. Adding to the racing experience is the new Adaptive AI. This will allow for less experienced players to remain competitive throughout the race. The AI will be tailored to match the skill level. This, coupled with accessible menus and handling, will allow new users to understand how complex the sport is. Lastly, Practice Programs get an updated with more variety with new scoring systems and on-track visuals.
Players can also expect the return of My Team as players choose their budget on three entry points: Newcomer, Challenger and Front Runner. Track updates will also mirror the 2022 season with Australia, Spain and Abu Dhabi being replicated in the game. The 10-year Career Mode also returns with a two-player option. EA SPORTS F1 22 will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC on July 1.
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