F1 23 Announced - Breaking Point Returns, Release Date & More
Today, F1 23 was officially announced. The latest iteration in the F1 game will feature a return of popular story mode Breaking Point, along with new Precision Drive technology to improve controller play.
When will F1 23 Release?
F1 23 will launch on June 16th across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The digital-exclusive F1 23 Champions Edition comes with Las Vegas content, Max Verstappen Race Wear Pack, Braking Point 2 Icons and Vanity Item Pack, Dual Entitlement, four new My Team Icons, an XP Boost, F1® World Bumper Pack, 18,000 PitCoin and three days early access starting on June 13.
A physical and digital Standard Edition featuring EA SPORTS ambassador Charles Leclerc alongside Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris will be available from June 16 with F1 World Starter Pack and 5000 PitCoin for those who pre-order.
What is Breaking Point?
Breaking Point is a story mode that first featured in F1 21, and follows the story of young drivers Aiden Jackson and Devon Butler as they challenge each other at the top of Formula 1. Breaking Point did not feature in F1 22, but returns for F1 23 with many improvements.
“The return of Braking Point allows players to immerse themselves in a racing story, which provides a unique look at F1 alongside the authentic race features our players know and love,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “Our close relationship with the teams has allowed us to refine our handling model, adding greater realism to pad-play, and implementing a new colour encoding system used in film and TV creates a more true-to-life experience.”
This year, the two drivers are now teammates on Konnersport Racing Team as they look to help each other to the top of F1.
F1 23 Handling Improvements
F1 23’s handling has been upgraded from F1 22, new vehicle physics gives the cars better traction when braking, accelerating, and cornering. These improvements come from F1 23 incorporating actual F1 team feedback. New Precision Drive™ controller technology will also give pad players better control and confidence in those crucial race moments.
F1 World
The F1 World Hub delivers a fresh experience with content inspired by the real-world calendar. F1 World includes Time Trial and Grand Prix modes, offering an exciting new way to play the game. A new progression system will allow players to level up by completing challenges to unlock car upgrades, new liveries, race suits, and helmets. A new safety rating system links online and offline play, encouraging drivers to race cleanly. This system also helps pair like-minded drivers more efficiently for improved online racing.
