Codemasters has officially announced that F1 2014, the newest game from the franchise, will be released for old-generation consoles on October 17th (21st in North America).
It will feature a brand new driver evaluation system, alongside the usual graphics, handling and race mode tweaks. More details will be revealed closer to the time.
F1 2014 will cover all of the regulation changes for this season, as well as including new circuits (Sochi and the Red Bull Ring) and the full line-up of drivers.
The first trailer for the game can be seen above. "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," says creative director for the F1 games, Steven Hood.
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"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."
However, it has also been announced that the 2015 title will not be released on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
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It will, instead, be launched early in the season for new-generation consoles, with digital updates delivering new and upgraded content as the on-track action progresses.
"Our title for the new generation formats will mark a huge step forward for the F1 series," Hood added. "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."
"Our title for the new generation formats will mark a huge step forward for the F1 series," Hood added. "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."
More details on the release for PS4, Xbox One and PC will be confirmed later to the year.
UPDATE: In a new post answering questions from fans, it was revealed that despite trying their best, Codemasters were unable to implement the full Williams Martini Racing livery into the game (hence why it just features blue stripes). Classic content will not return, although they are keen on re-introducing it in the future.
Also, a refined career mode will give players the chance to tackle a full season or shorter ones. Scenario mode will be expanded, while handling changes to mirror those experienced in the current F1 2014 season will hopefully give us a more realistic driving experience.
Here are more early screenshots from F1 2014:
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