F1 23
Standard edition cover art, featuring from left to right: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, and McLaren's Lando Norris
Developer(s)Codemasters
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Composer(s)Brian Tyler
SeriesF1
EngineEgo Engine 4.0
Platform(s)
Release16 June 2023[a]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)

F1 23 is a racing video game developed by Codemasters and published by EA Sports. It is the sixteenth entry in the F1 series by Codemasters. It holds the official licence for the 2023 Formula One and Formula 2 championships. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Linux (through Valve's Proton compatibility layer) on 16 June 2023.[a]

Gameplay

F1 23 seed the return of the story mode, "Braking Point", which was introduced in F1 2021.[1] Two characters from "Braking Point" returned; Devon Butler, the main antagonist, and Aiden Jackson, the protagonist, are both returned, as well as veteran now-retired driver Casper Akkerman, who is also make an appearance.[2] A new character named Callie Mayer, Devon Butler's sister, will make an appearance.[3] A narrative mode with live-action scenes similar to Grid Legends also featured.[4]

F1 23 features overhauled driving physics and the option to set a 35% race distance. Red flags, which last appeared in F1 2014, make an appearance. The game's UI has been overhauled for an experience much more akin to the presentation of current Formula One races.[5] New additions to the My Team Icons pack include 1992 World Champion Nigel Mansell, W Series driver Jamie Chadwick (who also assisted the developers with Braking Point 2),[6] former Williams driver Pastor Maldonado, and former Toyota reserve driver and Sauber and Caterham driver Kamui Kobayashi.[7] Pre-orders also included characters from Braking Point 2 as icons.[6]

"F1 World" expands upon the "F1 Life" feature of F1 22 and tied together all the game modes featured in the game, including ranked, esports, offline and online game modes. This also includes the return of the Podium Pass. The game introduces a safety rating for online players; similar systems have been featured in titles, such as iRacing and later Gran Turismo titles.[8] This system is also be utilised in offline game modes, though an option is available to disable it.[6] The player's "F1 World" car can be upgraded with new car parts, and new team members can be hired. Both items can be obtained through gameplay; while an XP boost is made available with "PitCoin", no microtransactions to purchase such upgrades are available. Goals and compendiums are also available to unlock more rewards in "F1 World". Supercars and a virtual living space make their return from the previous title. Playing game modes, including progression throughout Braking Point 2, count towards Podium Pass progression.[6]

The Losail International Circuit, home of the Qatar Grand Prix, included in the game, as well as adding the brand-new Las Vegas Strip Circuit ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The game also includes the Imola Circuit of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix,[9] the Circuit Paul Ricard of the French Grand Prix, the Shanghai International Circuit of the Chinese Grand Prix, and the Algarve International Circuit of the Portuguese Grand Prix, tracks that were removed or not included on the 2023 schedule.[10]

Story mode: Braking Point 2

First introduced in F1 2021, F1 23 features Braking Point 2, set in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The story centers on the Konnersport Butler Racing Team, a new team that has recently joined the grid. Aiden Jackson and Devon Butler, both returning from the first Braking Point, find themselves becoming teammates in this new team. Introduced in this story mode is Formula 2 prodigy Callie Mayer, who dreams of earning a shot at motorsport's most prestigious single seater category after winning the Formula 2 championship with Trident, becoming the first woman to claim the title in doing so. She also happens to be Butler's sister.[11] As revealed in a Deep Dive video published on 22 May 2023, the writing team partnered with three time W Series champion and Williams development driver Jamie Chadwick to bring Mayer's story to life.[6]

Development and release

F1 23 was teased on 1 March 2023 by its developers as a "fresh start" for the series.[12] Codemasters, who worked on the series since F1 2009, and EA Sports returned to work on the game.[13] A new trailer showcasing the "Konnersport Butler Global Racing Team" was released on 28 April 2023, with the official trailer launched on 3 May 2023.[14] Prior to the reveal, a closed beta was made available.[15]

The game features two covers, with Max Verstappen on the Champions' Edition cover, and Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris on the standard edition cover.[16] The game was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Linux on 16 June 2023, with the Champions Edition of the game available three days earlier on 13 June 2023.[17]

Reception

F1 23 received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[18][19][20]

Notes

  1. ^ a b The Champions Edition of the game was released on 13 June 2023.
  2. ^ The game will be verified with Valve's Proton compatibility layer.

References

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  3. ^ Durant, Toby (28 April 2023). "F1 23: Konnersport car launches as F1 23's first trailer hits". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  4. ^ S. Good, Owen (1 May 2023). "EA Sports brings back punchable heel Devon Butler to kick off F1 23's reveal". Polygon. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  5. ^ Melillo, Justin (3 May 2023). "F1 23 game revealed: Las Vegas track plus revised handling and red flags". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e F1® 23 | Braking Point 2 & F1® World Deep Dive, retrieved 22 May 2023
  7. ^ Xbox store listing for the F1 23 Racing and Icons Pack
  8. ^ "EA SPORTS F1® 23, Launching June 16". EA Sports F1 website. 3 May 2023.
  9. ^ Richards, Giles (17 May 2023). "F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled due to flooding in northern Italy". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 May 2023.((cite news)): CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Dumont, Olivier (27 April 2023). "F1 23 Confirmed Tracks List". videogamer.com. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  11. ^ Arts, Electronic (22 May 2023). "Braking Point Returns Alongside F1® World". Electronic Arts Inc. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  12. ^ Evans, Andrew (1 March 2023). "F1 23 Teased as a 'Fresh Start'". GTPlanet.net. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  13. ^ Bigg, Martin (1 March 2023). "EA Sports teases F1 23 reveal". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  14. ^ Durant, Toby (2 May 2023). "F1 23 Trailer: Here's when the F1 23 reveal trailer will drop". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  15. ^ Durant, Toby (18 April 2023). "F1 23 Beta: Play the new game EARLY". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  16. ^ Bigg, Martin (1 May 2023). "F1 23 cover art revealed, Champions Edition stars Max Verstappen". racinggames.gg. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  17. ^ Wood, Anthony (3 May 2023). "F1 23 Launches In June With Upgraded Handling and Story Mode". IGN. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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  19. ^ a b "F1 23 for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  20. ^ a b Metacritic title=F1 23 for Xbox Series X Reviews https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/f1-23 title=F1 23 for Xbox Series X Reviews. Retrieved 13 June 2023. ((cite web)): Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing pipe in: |url= (help)
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  22. ^ Reilly, Luke (15 June 2023). "F1 23 Review". IGN. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  23. ^ Towell, Justin (13 June 2023). "F1 23 review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  24. ^ Bayne, Aaron (14 June 2023). "EA Sports F1 23 Review (PS5)". Push Square. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  25. ^ Ole Peek, Jan (13 June 2023). "F1 23 Review: Not a bad pit stop, but keep pushing!". Shacknews. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  26. ^ Boxer, Steve (14 June 2023). "F1 23 review – a return to racing form". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  27. ^ Wicherek, Michael (13 June 2023). "F1 23 review – a (Braking) Point in the right direction". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.

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