F1 2014 Announced For PC, PS3 & Xbox 360, Hits New Gen Next Year

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Posted August 1, 2014 by Richard Lee Breslin in Announcements, Box Art, Gaming News, PC, PS3, PS4, Release Date, Screenshots, Trailers, Xbox 360, Xbox One


Codemasters and Bandai Namco have announced that F1 2014 will release for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on October 17th.  Sadly though, like GRID Autosport, F1 2014 will not be released on the PS4 or Xbox One.  But Codemasters has promised that F1 2015 will be coming to the PS4 and Xbox One for next year’s instalment.  Exciting details for F1 2015 can be found a little further down this article.

While the F1 series will not be coming to the new generation just yet, this year’s F1 2014 has promised some significant improvements on which is already a quality and successful racing sim series.  F1 2014 will see a new “driver evaluation system” which identifies the players ability and fine tunes the game setting to appropriately suit the player.

Below are the official details for the driver evaluation system:

F1 2014 also delivers a range of enhancements to create the most accessible FORMULA 1 video game from Codemasters to date. A new driver evaluation system quickly identifies player ability and tunes game settings to an appropriate level, whilst re-graded difficulty settings enable players to compete at incrementally higher levels as they become more experienced.

Experienced gamers, who enjoy a more serious simulation of the demands placed upon FORMULA ONE™ drivers, can customise their settings to provide a true challenge.

Also as an added bonus, Codemasters and Bandai Namco has released some stunning new screenshots for F1 2014 (presumably the PC version), as well as the official box art for the game (you can check out the new trailer at the top of this article).

 

Below are further details for F1 2014 direct from the official press release:

F1 2014 also delivers a range of new gameplay modes and enhancements to create the most accessible FORMULA 1 video game from Codemasters® to date. A new driver evaluation system quickly identifies a gamer’s ability and tunes game settings to an appropriate level, whilst re-graded difficulty settings enable players to compete at incrementally higher levels as they become more experienced. The new Very Easy difficulty level is the most accessible yet for new players and a range of shorter game modes and career options cater for absolute novices who simply want a fun and quick race.

At the other end of the spectrum, experienced gamers who enjoy a more serious simulation of the demands placed upon FORMULA ONE drivers can customise their settings to provide a true challenge. Expanded game modes, new career options and multiplayer modes extended by RaceNet further enhance F1 2014’s recreation of the world of FORMULA ONE for long-established fans and newcomers to the series.

F1 2014 includes the full FORMULA ONE circuit roster, including the new 2014 FORMULA 1 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX set to be held at the stunning Sochi Autodrom, and the return of Austria’s Spielberg circuit which brings a classic track with dramatic changes in elevation back to top level motorsport after over a decade’s absence. This season also sees the return of the famous driver’s favourite Hockenheimring to the calendar, and players will also experience THE BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX which was held as a night race for the first time in 2014, including its full day to night transition.

The introduction of turbochargers to the cars this year has increased both overtaking opportunities and the demands placed on drivers, as huge amounts of torque are unleashed under acceleration from these entirely new power units. The turbochargers require greater throttle control than before and F1 2014 players will experience the dramatic effect in handling the world’s most advanced racing cars.

Next year’s F1 2015 promises to be the most exciting instalment from the series yet, which will not only see major visual improvements, but also more refined gameplay.  One exciting feature that we can look forward to with next year’s game is that F1 2015 will receive digital updates throughout the real-life F1 season.  If I was going to make an educated guess, I assume the weekly updates would be similar along the lines to what we see in the FIFA series.

Below are some wise words from the creative director of the F1 series at Codemasters Stephen Hood:

This is the year it all changes – for the sport and for the game,” explained Stephen Hood, Creative Director for the F1 series at Codemasters.

“There’s been a dramatic shift in the sport; the largest shake up in the rules and regulations for a very long time and the new power units provide a very different kind of challenge, for both driver and team. By delivering all of these changes, F1 2014 will make for an exciting and refreshingly different experience. Additionally, with the new driver evaluation system analysing each player’s skill level and suggesting appropriate game settings, plus re-graded difficulty levels including a brand new Very Easy setting, we aim to deliver a thoroughly rewarding F1 experience for players of all abilities, from the novice to the seasoned pro.”

“Our title for the new generation formats will mark a huge step forward for the F1 series. We want to be out there earlier in the season and deliver new season content updates digitally as the 2015 season progresses; it’s very exciting for the series and our players.


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