EA and Codemasters is preparing to launch its next iteration of the acclaimed F1 series of racing games, and today a new features trailer offers a look at new and returning features to the latest F1 game, launching July 16 for Xbox Series X|S and PS5, alongside PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
In the new trailer, fans of the Formula 1 franchise can look forward to a plethora of gameplay innovations for casual and seasoned racers, including Braking Point, Career Mode, and My Team:
- Braking Point allows players to rise from the ranks of F2 with one of five 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship Teams and compete against returning antagonist, Devon Butler.
- The expanded two-player Career Mode feature allows racers to go head to head in synchronous online or local play, offering an exciting new way to experience the revered Career mode.
- For My Team competitors, real-world stat updates from F1 racers are updated throughout the season to reflect the action on the track, while Real-Season Start allows players to jump in at any point in the calendar that has already occurred with up-to-date standings.
Lee Mather, Franchise Game Director at Codemasters, said of today’s news:
“F12021 is a tour de force offering something for every type of racing fan. The Features trailer gives an insight into all the exciting innovations that await our players. Whether they want to experience their F1 story in Braking Point or compete with and against friends, F1 2021 is lights-out, the ultimate next-generation racing experience.”
Here’s today’s trailer breaking down those key features in more detail:
For more on F1 2021, you can check out the very first “Braking Point” story trailer released as part of the game’s reveal earlier this year here.
