F1 23: The new Deep Dive feature has me ready to strap up for this huge drop
Electronic Arts really does deliver with its quality of games. Whether you love the hard-hitting sports titles like Madden and NHL or just have a love for the Need For Speed, it’s all quality but what’s coming in the next few weeks courtesy of F1 23? Holy freaking tire skid smokes.
F1 23’s new Deep Dive give you all types of action-packed gameplay sneak peeks
Everything about this upcoming title is enhanced. From the handling and physics change to the upcoming debut of Precision Drive, there’s plenty of reasons to geek out over what’s on deck June 16.
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. revealed its first deep dive video for EA SPORTS™ F1® 23, the official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship™, scheduled to release on June 16 across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam.
Narrated by Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham, the video focuses on key innovations the new game will bring. F1® 23's improved handling and physics take centre stage, alongside the new Precision Drive™ controller technology, which offer both steering wheel and pad players a better overall vehicle driveability and an entirely overhauled experience, respectively. Newly added community requested features such as the 35% race distance and red flags are also covered in this deep dive.
The brand delves into the two brand-new racing locations that will be making their debut at launch - the Las Vegas Street Circuit in Nevada, USA and the Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar – and provides details on how the circuits were created to deliver the most accurate in-game representations.
If you need a full breakdown of what’s coming jam-packed in F1 23, head over to the game’s site and secure a pre-order while you’re at it. Otherwise, here are just a few highlights from what’s heading to consoles next month.
Handling and Physics Changes
F1® 23's handling and physics have had a significant upgrade on previous years, resulting in better handling, low-speed traction, and overall vehicle driveability.
Veteran players will immediately notice a difference, as vehicle behaviour in particular is more authentic thanks to three key areas of reworking: acceleration, braking, and cornering.
Introducing Precision Drive™
Whilst the reworked handling and physics changes will be instantly noticeable when using a force-feedback steering wheel, players on pad will also recognise some radical improvements too.
F1® 23 will debut Precision Drive™ controller technology, offering those who play on pad an entirely overhauled experience.
A New Race Distance
Whilst some players want to tackle full race lengths that mirror those in the sport, others may prefer shorter options for less time-intensive play sessions.
For those players, a new 35% race distance - previously only seen in F1® Esports - strikes the perfect balance between the short and long race options, whilst still adhering to the same rules that apply to full races, such as the mandatory pitstop rule.
Return of Red Flags
Red flags have become increasingly more popular in real-world F1® races, forcing teams to tear up their existing strategies in preparation for race restarts.
Making their return to the series after nine years in F1® 23, red flags will add even more drama to proceedings, as you’ll need to rethink your plans on-the-fly as you head back to the pits.
Las Vegas and Lusail
As previously mentioned at F1® 23's reveal, two brand-new racing locations will be making their debut at launch - the Las Vegas Street Circuit in Nevada, USA and the Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar.
The Las Vegas Street Circuit has been built from the ground up and was created using thousands of reference photos and substantial photogrammetry data to offer the authentic experience, even before it’s raced in the real-world.
Even More
We’ve barely scratched the surface on what’s coming to F1® 23 on June 16.
Braking Point 2, F1® World, enhanced multiplayer, as well as the return of Career and My Team make for an exciting package. We’ll have more details to share on these in the coming weeks but you can also check out the reveal article which lifts the lid on some of these features.
Pre-Order Now
Available to pre-order now*, the digital-exclusive F1® 23 Champions Edition - featuring two-time reigning World Champion Max Verstappen on the cover - comes with the following content:
Time-limited Las Vegas Content Pack**
Max Verstappen Race Wear Pack
Braking Point 2 Icons and Vanity Item Pack
Dual Entitlement***
Four New My Team Icons
XP Boost
F1® World Bumper Pack
18,000 PitCoin
3-Day Early Access starting June 13, 2023
For those that pre-order, the physical and digital Standard Edition of F1® 23 featuring EA SPORTS ambassador Charles Leclerc alongside Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, will include:
F1® World Starter Pack
5,000 PitCoin
F1® 23 will release across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam on June 16, 2023.
To keep up to date on the latest F1® 23 news, be sure to follow the official Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube channels.
