F1 23

F1 23 is an upcoming racing video game developed by Codemasters and published by EA Sports. It is the sixteenth entry in the F1 series by Codemasters. It holds the official licence for the 2023 Formula One and Formula 2 championships. The game is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Linux (through Valve's Proton compatibility layer) on 16 June 2023.[lower-alpha 2]

F1 23
Standard edition cover art, featuring from left to right: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, and McLaren's Lando Norris
Developer(s)Codemasters
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Composer(s)Brian Tyler
SeriesF1
EngineEgo Engine 4.0
Platform(s)
Release16 June 2023[lower-alpha 2]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)

Gameplay

F1 23 will see the return of the story mode, "Braking Point", which was introduced in F1 2021.[1] Two characters from "Braking Point" are set to return; Devon Butler, the main antagonist, and Aiden Jackson, the protagonist, are both confirmed to return, as well as veteran now-retired driver Casper Akkerman, who is also set to make an appearance.[2] A new character named Callie Mayer will make an appearance.[3] A narrative mode with live-action scenes similar to Grid Legends will also be featured.[4]

F1 23 features overhauled driving physics and the option to set a 35% race distance. Red flags, which last appeared in F1 2014, will make an appearance.[5] "F1 World" expands upon the "F1 Life" feature of F1 22 and will tie together all the game modes featured in the game, including a system akin to a battle pass. The game introduces a safety rating for online players; similar systems have been featured in titles, such as iRacing and later Gran Turismo titles.[6]

New additions to the My Team Icons pack include 1992 World Champion Nigel Mansell, W Series driver Jamie Chadwick, former Williams driver Pastor Maldonado, and former Toyota reserve driver and Sauber and Caterham driver Kamui Kobayashi.[7]

The Losail International Circuit, home of the Qatar Grand Prix, will be included in the game, as well as adding the brand-new Las Vegas Strip Circuit ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The game also includes the Imola Circuit of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix,[8] the Circuit Paul Ricard of the French Grand Prix, the Shanghai International Circuit of the Chinese Grand Prix, and the Algarve International Circuit of the Portuguese Grand Prix, tracks that were removed or not included on the 2023 schedule.[9]

Development and release

F1 23 was teased on 1 March 2023 by its developers as a "fresh start" for the series.[10] Codemasters, who worked on the series since F1 2009, and EA Sports returned to work on the game.[11] A new trailer showcasing the "Konnersport Butler Global Racing Team" was released on 28 April 2023, with the official trailer launched on 3 May 2023.[12] Prior to the reveal, a closed beta was made available.[13]

The game features two covers, with Max Verstappen on the Champions' Edition cover, and Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris on the standard edition cover.[14] The game is scheduled to be released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Linux on 16 June 2023, with the Champions Edition of the game available three days earlier on 13 June 2023.[15]

Notes
  1. The game will be verified with Valve's Proton compatibility layer.
  2. The Champions Edition of the game will be released on 13 June 2023.

References
  1. Barker, Sammy (2 May 2023). "EA Sports F1 23 Brings Back Dramatic Story Mode Braking Point on PS5, PS4". Push Square. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  2. Durant, Toby (2 May 2023). "F1 23: Everything you need to know about Codemasters' next Formula 1 game". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  3. Durant, Toby (28 April 2023). "F1 23: Konnersport car launches as F1 23's first trailer hits". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  4. S. Good, Owen (1 May 2023). "EA Sports brings back punchable heel Devon Butler to kick off F1 23's reveal". Polygon. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  5. Melillo, Justin (3 May 2023). "F1 23 game revealed: Las Vegas track plus revised handling and red flags". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  6. "EA SPORTS F1® 23, Launching June 16". EA Sports F1 website. 3 May 2023.
  7. Xbox store listing for the F1 23 Racing and Icons Pack
  8. Richards, Giles (17 May 2023). "F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled due to flooding in northern Italy". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 May 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Dumont, Olivier (27 April 2023). "F1 23 Confirmed Tracks List". videogamer.com. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  10. Evans, Andrew (1 March 2023). "F1 23 Teased as a 'Fresh Start'". GTPlanet.net. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  11. Bigg, Martin (1 March 2023). "EA Sports teases F1 23 reveal". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  12. Durant, Toby (2 May 2023). "F1 23 Trailer: Here's when the F1 23 reveal trailer will drop". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  13. Durant, Toby (18 April 2023). "F1 23 Beta: Play the new game EARLY". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  14. Bigg, Martin (1 May 2023). "F1 23 cover art revealed, Champions Edition stars Max Verstappen". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  15. Wood, Anthony (3 May 2023). "F1 23 Launches In June With Upgraded Handling and Story Mode". IGN. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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