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.

EA Sports: The new F1 23 F2 season is packed with perks and fun

Buckle up. EA Sports’ F1 23 has you fully covered with some major updates on deck for F2. A new F2 season and the Sports Update set the tone with new team items to geek you out even more.

EA Sports’ F1 23 is fire by itself but adding some digital awesomeness to the mix? Holy smokes. It’s all in the details, of course.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) introduces a series of game updates and real-world items in EA SPORTS™ F1® 23. Players can now experience the Formula 2™ 2023 roster of drivers and cars, as well as the highly anticipated Sports Update. Both updates, available immediately, present new racing opportunities and modified car designs, bringing players closer to the sport they love.

“We have collaborated closely with the Formula 1 teams to introduce our enhanced Sports Update. Each team has made unique modifications to the cars, which we have diligently recreated to ensure fans enjoy the most authentic F1 racing experience. Additionally, we are delighted to announce that players can now participate in the thrilling 14-round Formula 2 season opening a new roster of competitors and challenges," said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. 

Focusing on the plethora of changes made to each of the F1® teams throughout the season, the Sports Update varies from garage to garage and includes updates to sponsors, colours, vehicles, and bodywork. The full list of changes can be seen here.

The Formula 2™ 2023 season, featuring renowned and rookie drivers including Théo Pourchaire, Frederik Vesti, Ayumu Iwasa, Arthur Leclerc, and Enzo Fittipaldi, promises action-packed races and intense competition. Players can participate in F2™ events within Career, F1® World, and Multiplayer modes.

F1® 23 players can look forward to more exciting additions this week. The recently announced ‘Home Race’ Haas livery, driver suit, and boots, designed for the team to use at the FORMULA 1 LENOVO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2023, will be awarded to those who beat the Nico Hulkenberg Scenario Event from October 17 to 23*. “We are excited to be celebrating a home race week with this collaboration with EA SPORTS F1 23, a first for us as a team. EA SPORTS have been great to work with and we hope the players enjoy completing the challenge to access our special livery,” Mark Morrell, Director of Marketing, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.

Another team’s car livery will also be added to the game later in the week. Driver Ratings will be updated on October 19, to better represent real-life performances in Singapore, Japan, and Qatar, and F1® Esports Series champions, including Lucas Blakeley, the reigning 2022 Formula 1® Esports Series Champion, will make their debut as My Team Icons from today.

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.

EA Sports: Need real-world challenges? F1 23 is stepping it up next month

Video game goals are just hitting different with the autumn temperatures here and more reasons to head back inside after being outdoors - how about geeking out over what’s brewing with EA Sports’ F1 23 next month? Real-world challenges? Reality check.

It’s everything from your expected sports livery update matching real-world changes in car designs to a new ‘Pro Challenges’ feature giving gamers a chance to race against EA Sports ambassadors. It’s all in the nitty gritty details. Tap in.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announces a new series of game updates and real-world challenges for EA SPORTS™ F1® 23 that will put players’ skills to the test for a chance to win exclusive in-game items. The addition of the F2™ 2023 season will bring new racing opportunities, and the launch of the sports livery update will update car designs to match recent real-world changes. More ‘Pro Challenges’ will allow fans to race against EA SPORTS ambassadors Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc across several Grands Prix during October.

"We have collaborated closely with the Formula 1 teams to introduce our enhanced sports livery update. Each team has made unique modifications to the cars, encompassing geometry, bodywork, and sponsors to ensure fans enjoy the most authentic F1 racing experience. Additionally, we are delighted to announce that players can now participate in the thrilling 14-round Formula 2 season, competing against prominent drivers such as Théo Pourchaire, Frederik Vesti, and Ayumu Iwasa," said Lee Mather, Codemasters' Senior Creative Director. 

Each month, ‘F1® World’ brings gameplay challenges that help players engage with the sport they love. Here's everything fans can look forward to in October:

• From September 26 to October 2, players will be able to compete in a lap time trial challenge against World Champion, Max Verstappen*. Those who beat his time of 1:28:177 will earn his special FORMULA 1 LENOVO JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2023 helmet in-game, which features the new EA SPORTS™ FC logo ahead of its worldwide launch on September 29. More Pro Challenges include the FORMULA 1 LENOVO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2023 (October 16 to 23), FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO 2023 (October 23 to 30) and FORMULA 1 ROLEX GRANDE PRÊMIO DE SÃO PAULO 2023 (October 30 to November 6).

• A new patch will be released on October 16 which includes the addition of the F2™ 2023 season free for all players, the release of the sports livery update and F1 Esports champions, including Lucas Blakeley, the reigning 2022 Formula 1® Esports Series Champion, making their debut as Icons.

• ‘Replay Events’ of FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2023, FORMULA 1 LENOVO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2023 and FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO 2023 will allow fans to relive the races by taking control of any of the 20 drivers in a replica Grand Prix with identical grid placings.

• Studio-curated ‘Scenario Events’ featuring Nico Hülkenberg (October 17 to 22) and Sergio Perez (October 23 to 30).

Alongside competing on every circuit for the 2023 season with all teams and drivers, players can live the drama of Formula 1® in ‘Braking Point 2’, F1® 23’s enthralling narrative-driven story mode, and create their legacy via the single and multiplayer modes including the widely popular ‘My Team’. 

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.

F1 23: Fridayy, Skrillex and 070 Shake highlight EA Sports' new video game

Just when you thought the graphics was reason enough to secure a copy of EA Sports’ F1 23, it turns out the soundtrack is loaded with audio heat from 070 Shake, Skrillex and Fridayy - just to name a few hitmakers.

Whether you’re here for the gaming goals or just want to get blown away by F1 23’s hard-hitting soundtrack, it’s all win-win vibes.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) released their custom soundtrack for EA SPORTS F1® 23, an official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship™. Bringing together 35 global artists from 16 countries and led by the exclusive single ‘See The Light’ from supergroup Swedish House Mafia ft Fridayy, the soundtrack combines sleek style with maximum torque to get drivers’ hearts pumping as they battle for a place on the podium. Electronic superstars such as Skrillex ft. Noisa, josh pan & Dylan Bradley, The Chemical Brothers, Tiësto x Tate McRae, Wet Leg and Romy & Fred Again.., alongside breakthrough artists like 100 gecs, Whyte Fang, Rêve and 2hollis, bring the beats to complement the world’s premier class of motorsport. The entire playlist is available here.

“F1® 23 speaks to more than just a remarkable racing experience,” said Steve Schnur, President of Music at Electronic Arts. “The music of the game is engineered to reflect and enhance the unique global style and energy that Formula 1 audiences crave. By launching with an exciting new single by Swedish House Mafia and the enthusiastic support of the entire album by Spotify, it’s a soundtrack fueled by the coming year’s best music, led by the genre’s top new and breakthrough artists, and defined by EA’s ongoing commitment to cultural leadership.”

“"We are so pleased to lead the F1® 23 soundtrack with ‘See The Light’, the first song from our next chapter. The history and heritage of Formula 1 racing has always been a passion of ours, so partnering our music with this culture couldn't feel better!,” commented Swedish House Mafia when they released their new single in an exclusive live performance celebration with Spotify in London on May 27th.

The full in-game F1® 23 soundtrack includes:

In addition to new heart-racing beats, this year’s game delivers a host of new experiences and features for Formula 1® fans to enjoy. Headlined with the return of the epic story mode Braking Point, F1® 23 is home to every team, driver and circuit for the 2023 season, including the highly anticipated Las Vegas Strip Circuit™, USA and Losail International Circuit, Qatar. ‘F1® World’, an exciting hub that redefines the way in which players engage with their different      solo and multiplayer modes, introduces a new progression system, content, challenges and more. Upgraded handling and Precision Drive™ controller technology give players a greater feel and more confidence when battling rival drivers, and community requested 35% race distance and red flags build upon the excitement and strategy in game.  

EA Sports: The newest F1 23 deep dive has me ready to go full throttle

Racing games are super slept on - sure we all love the Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto Online experiences but there’s something super special about buckling up and racing your heart out. So of course taking a look at the latest EA Sports F1’s F1 23 deep dive is all types of exciting.

You know the routine - details below and keep scrolling for a full-fledged nearly six-minute look at what’s coming to consoles in the coming weeks.

Today Electronic Arts Inc. revealed its second 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. The video, narrated by Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham, takes a closer look at various improvements for the different game modes, including F1® World, Braking Point 2, enhanced multiplayer, as well as the return of Career and My Team.

Following its debut in F1® 2021, Braking Point, the fictional narrative-driven story mode, returns this year. A bold new chapter begins following the careers of young upstart Aiden Jackson, and protagonist, Devon Butler, now teammates for Konnersport Racing Team, a fledgling organisation hoping to succeed against the current real-world F1® teams and drivers. In addition to a host of new rivalries, drama and racing challenges, there are a whole host of new characters featured in the story. One of those is the newly crowned Formula 2™ champion and sister to Devon Butler, Callie Mayer, who is hungry for a shot on the biggest stage of all, Formula 1®. To bring her story to life, the writing team partnered with three-time W Series World Champion and Williams Racing development driver Jamie Chadwick, who gave invaluable insight from a driver’s perspective.

Need more reasons to get hyped about what F1 23 is all about? You bet.

Another key feature explored is F1® World, an exciting new way to enjoy the game that serves as a central hub for multiple game modes. It features solo and multiplayer experiences, a shared progression system, daily, weekly, and seasonal content, an overhauled License Level system, and many different ways to play. F1® World will introduce the complex world of Formula 1® to new players and help them get to grips with the game before launching a bid for the World Championship. For returning players, the feature will make them rediscover their favourite areas of the game including Time Trial, Grand Prix, and Multiplayer. As players progress through F1® World, taking on events and challenges that change over time and align with the season, they increase their Tech Level and earn upgrades that can be equipped to their F1® World car. This improves the car’s performance and opens up more difficult events to master.