The new Formula 1 season is well underway, so a new EA Sports game based on the uber-popular racing series is on the way. Here’s F1 24‘s release date, what platforms it will launch on, details about gameplay and modes, and more.
Formula 1 has never been bigger, thanks to the success of Netflix’s Drive to Survive docu-series, but if watching the races on a Sunday just isn’t enough for you, then you can get behind one of the 20 cards on the grid thanks to F1 24.
Whether you fancy taking control of one of your favorite drivers like Max Verstappen or Lando Norris or want to create yourself in-game and speed towards the World Championship, here’s everything you need to know about F1 24‘s upcoming release date.
F1 24 release date and countdown
F1 24’s standard edition will be released worldwide on Friday, May 31, 2024.
If you fancy playing the game three days earlier on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, then you can purchase the F1 24 Champions Edition.
F1 24 platforms
F1 24 is available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The news that the game would launch on the last-gen consoles came as a surprise, as EA Sports WRC was not released on PS4 or Xbox One.
F1 24 Standard vs Champions Edition
As always, there are two editions of F1 24, with the Champions Edition coming with a host of extras that you can’t get with the standard. Remember though, it will cost more, so weigh up how much you want those extras before you buy.
| Standard Edition | Champions Edition |
| Full game | Full game |
| 5,000 PitCoin | Three days early access |
| F1 World Starter Pack | VIP Podium Pass |
| One month of F1 TV Pro (U.S. Only) | |
| Juan-Pablo Montoya MyTeam Icon | |
| James Hunt MyTeam Icon | |
| 18,000 PitCoin | |
| F1 World Bumper Pack |
What’s new in F1 24?
The biggest updates to F1 24 come to the Career Mode, which has been in desperate need of a refresh. Players can now control not only a created character, but current F1 drivers and legends of the sport too. The mode features a new Accolades system to reward your performances, secret contract signings to help you switch teams, and multi-season rivalries.
There’s also a new Challenge Career mode, which will drop you into unique events and challenges to see how good a driver you really are.
EA and Codemasters have also worked hard to overhaul the gameplay, introducing the new Dynamic Handling system. The developer claims this produces their “most authentic and immersive driving experience ever,” while an “all-new suspension kinematics system, improved tire model, more detailed aerodynamic simulation, new engine settings, and expanded car setup options” give you more control of your car than ever before.
It’s not just the cars that have been upgraded though, with tracks like Silverstone, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Lusail International Circuit, and Jeddah Corniche Circuit all receiving updates to improve realism and authenticity.
