EA: The Las Vegas Grand Prix is the perfect setting for endless F1 23 gaming goals

EA comes through clutch all year around but this month it’s going to be a November to remember with the Las Vegas Grand Prix on deck. The fast-paced F1 23 has you covered with ample events including some free to play days, wild challenges and even a discounted retail price to help your pockets.

Lock in November 14 as a flurry of activities are set to go down starting next week. Peep all the details and start getting pumped about some non-stop action.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) presents a ‘Free to Play’ weekend* to celebrate the inaugural FORMULA 1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2023. F1® 23 has raised the stakes and prepared a series of activities and challenges in and outside the game for fans to enjoy. Players will be able to lay down rubber on the famous Las Vegas Strip, challenge Charles Leclerc’s fastest lap, unlock new #LasVegasGP-themed rewards, and more. Scuderia AlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo, EA SPORTS Ambassador Max Verstappen and British boxing Champion Anthony Joshua also join in the fun and take on the boulevard on  F1® 23. 

From November 16th to November 20th**, players worldwide will have the opportunity to experience the dazzling Las Vegas Grand Prix Circuit™ and play F1® 23 for free on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Those racing in-game through the weekend will earn double XP across various game modes and other rewards. New players looking to purchase the game can also check out special price promotions of up to 60% off ordinary retail price⁂ from platform retailers during those dates, all in-game progress and unlocked content would be saved from the trial.

Adding to the excitement, EA SPORTS will host a star-studded event at the HyperX Arena Las Vegas. The event will witness worlds collide as big names from sports, gaming, and beyond, come together to kick off the FORMULA 1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2023 weekend, tune in to the official Formula 1® Youtube channel on November 15 at 1 pm PT to watch it. The full list of athletes and talents taking part will be announced on November 13 on F1® 23’s social media channels. 

Daniel Ricciardo has shared his excitement ahead of the race and set the scene in a new video covering his first look at the new US circuit. On November 17, you will also get a sneak peek of how Max Verstappen is preparing for the new circuit as the three-time World Champion takes boxing superstar Anthony Joshua through the streets of Vegas in F1® 23.

“Las Vegas is an iconic venue which takes in one of the most famous stretches of tarmac in the world,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “I’ve loved watching the team build such a wonderful virtual recreation of the vibrance and energy of the Strip. We have been honoured to bring this new circuit to F1 23 for players everywhere to enjoy ahead of the real-world Grand Prix, and we hope everyone has as much fun as Daniel Ricciardo when they take on Sin City in-game this week”.

Celebrations in F1® 23 will start ahead of the weekend for those eager to race the boulevard. From November 14 to 20, the game will feature several in-game events, including a new Las Vegas ‘Pro Challenge’ with Charles Leclerc† and an ‘F1® World’ Scenario Event with Lewis Hamilton. EA SPORTS will also offer a host of in-game items, developed in partnership with the Las Vegas Grand Prix, for free‡. To obtain these, players will need to log in daily to the game from November 16 to November 18 and check their inbox.

Additionally, from November 20 to December 11‡, players can experience the thrill of racing Ferrari's recently revealed Golden Era car livery, paying homage to the first "golden era" of Formula 1 in America.

Join us in celebrating the spectacle of Formula 1® in Las Vegas, a full list of all the activities and experiences around Vegas happening on F1® 23 can be found here.

For more information on F1® 23, an official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship™ available across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC, via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam, follow Formula 1 game website and social channels.

Need For Speed Unbound: The new 'Volume 4' pack is pure digital adrenaline

Love hardcore video games? How about those fast-moving races? Look no further than what Need For Speed Unbound is delivering with a much-needed Volume 4 pack loaded with content. From celebrating Porsche’s 75-year run to finding out even more ways you can game, it’s all in the load out.

Racers, it’s time to celebrate the streets in Need for Speed™ Unbound Volume 4! Today, EA and Criterion Games released Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4, the latest drop in the title’s series of post-launch updates. Volume 4 celebrates 75 years of Porsche with exciting new themed events, cosmetics and customizations, offering players the opportunity to earn the wildest legendary custom Porsche the streets have ever seen, a fully electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022).

Volume 4 also invites players to join the chase and push themselves to their limits in new Linkups, “Boosted” events and Daily and Weekly Challenges for the chance to earn XP and sweet new rides. Volume 4 introduces a new, free Speed Pass, bringing 75 ranks of cosmetics and customizations. Plus, the Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) is up for grabs for those that make it past rank 50. 

Players will also be able to check out new Gauntlet playlists, which offer the ultimate thrill of street racing as the cops join the chase. Outracing and outsmarting the most determined cops in Lakeshore will earn them big rewards – but if they get caught, they’ll go home empty-handed. Players can also find new premium content in the store, including the Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack*, which is the ultimate celebration of street style and honors the roots of hip hop with the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) and more.

Additionally, from August 24 to August 27, Xbox players worldwide with a Live Gold membership or a Game Pass Ultimate subscription can join the chase and play NFS Unbound for free** as part of Xbox Free Play Days.

Check out all the exciting content in Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 below: 

• Celebrate 75 Years of Porsche: Need for Speed Unbound Volume 4 celebrates 75 years of Porsche with exciting, new themed events, cosmetics and customizations. Players can head to the Kennedy Test Track to tear it up in a unique Porsche 75th anniversary Playlist and smash stunt-based challenges in Linkups. Plus, finish the Porsche Playlist three times to earn a full electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022).

• Gauntlet Playlists: In new Gauntlet Playlists, players will need to flex their best skills to outrace the most determined cops in Lakeshore. Get busted by the cops and players will lose their shot at rewards, but if they can smash the field and make it to the end of the route they’ll earn big Bank and XP prizes.

• New FREE Speed Pass: Volume 4 features a refreshed 75-level Speed Pass, offering free items for players to stir up the streets. Race through Speed Pass rank 50 to earn the wildest Legendary Custom Porsche 911 Carrera S (1997) that Lakeshore has seen.

• Even More Ways to Play: Players can now access “Boosted” events in Lakeshore Online. Playlists and Linkups will unexpectedly, and for a limited time, become Boosted, giving players additional rewards when competing. Players can also experience 7 new Linkup locations, including the Kennedy Test Track and Griffith Construction; and are now able to quick-route to Linkups. Volume 4 also introduces a whole new set of 20 Daily Challenges, plus 15 new One Shot Challenges, as well as a refreshed set of 39 Weekly Challenges, to earn XP and Bank.

• In-Game Store: Head to the in-game store to purchase 3 new premium customization and cosmetics content packs*, which include new cars, cosmetics, driving effects and more. Plus, EA Play members can check their garage to find the electric neon 25th Anniversary Legendary Custom Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021) waiting as a reward.

• Hip Hop Origins Swag Pack: Take to the streets in the Legendary Custom Mercedes-AMG G 63 (2017) and celebrate the origins of Hip Hop with the new Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack. This premium pack contains an incredible range of uniquely designed items, including a clothing pack, Doberman mask, a driving effect, an exclusive horn and more for $14.99.

• Need for Speed™ Unbound -  Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack: Available for $9.99, this pack offers players the Legendary Custom Lotus Exige S (2006) (custom bodykit and livery)  AND a 10 level Speed Pass boost, which will reward players with 10 exciting new cosmetic or customization items.

• Need for Speed™ Unbound - Vol. 4 Customs Pack: This pack is available for $5.99 and gives players 3 new exclusive Custom Builds: Eddie’s NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·spec (1993) - Need for Speed™ Underground, Rachel’s NISSAN 350Z (2008) - Need for Speed™ Underground 2, and Joe’s Polestar 1 (2020) - Need for Speed™ Heat.

• Need for Speed™ Heat Gift: Players who own Need for Speed™ Heat and purchase Need for Speed™ Unbound will receive an exclusive welcome gift, the McLaren F1 (1994) will be ready and waiting for them in their Garage when they arrive.

Need for Speed™ Unbound is built for the new generation of technology and features 4K resolution at 60 FPS for the first time in the series. Volume 4 is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. 

Need For Speed: The 'Unbound Volume 3' must-play arrives June 20

Need to enjoy the power of your air conditioner and home beverages while endlessly putting in work, work, work on Need For Speed Unbound? Look no further than what’s brewing for Volume 3 gearing up to arrive Tuesday, June 20.

It’s just over a week away and the reveal trailer? Holy tire mark smokes. From new races and playlists to upgrades in cosmetics and new whips, the countdown is only going to intensify. Peep the details and keep scrolling for the full-fledged trailer.

In Need for Speed Unbound Volume 3, players will come together for intense stunt-based driving challenges against the clock in new Linkups, allowing them to earn big rewards like the DMC Delorean car. The update also introduces Speed Pass, a new way to get rewarded for completing challenges and events across Lakeshore.

The exciting content coming to Need for Speed Unbound Volume 3 includes:

• Speed Pass: Rank up with Speed Pass, a new progression system with free cosmetics and customization items as a reward for playing. Enjoy 75 tiers of content, including new outfits, Driving Effects, neon lights, banner stickers and more. Complete challenges to earn XP for sweet rewards, like the new Legendary Custom SRT Viper (2014).

• Linkups: Take a break from the track and tear across the map to one of seven locations, from the Seba Ski Resort to the Quarry. Join up with the Lakeshore community to crush stunt-based challenges and complete collective goals of escalating difficulty against the clock over four rounds. Players will be rewarded with XP for Speed Pass and Bank to earn sweet cosmetics and customizations; complete 12 rounds of the Linkups event to win the new DMC Delorean.

• More Ways to Play: Compete in 68 new Challenges, including 29 new Daily Challenges and 13 sets of different Weekly Challenges, to earn XP and Bank; players will also have access to the new Chat Wheel, which offers new ways to communicate quickly with the Lakeshore community. New Drift Playlists inject even more variety into the mix, challenging players to earn as much score as they can through each course.

• In-Game Store: Head to the in-game store to purchase new content packs* which include cars, cosmetics, driving effects and more, including:

• Robojets Swag Pack: Available for $14.99, players have access to an incredible range of uniquely designed Robojets-themed items, including a clothing pack, a Driving Effect, an exclusive horn and a Legendary Custom, the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (2022).

• Ford Mustang GT Legendary Custom Pack: This pack is available for $9.99 and includes the Legendary Custom Ford Mustang GT (2015), and a 10 level Speed Pass boost which will reward players by unlocking exciting new cosmetic or customization items.

• Volume 3 Customs Pack: Enjoy access to the Volvo 242 DL (1975), the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport(2016) and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (2008) Epic Customs - all for $5.99.