F1 24

This article is about the video game. For the turbofan engine, see F124.

F1 24
Standard Edition cover
Developer(s)Codemasters
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Composer(s)
SeriesF1
EngineEgo Engine 4.0[1]
Platform(s)
Release31 May 2024[a]
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

F1 24 is a racing video game developed by Codemasters and published by EA Sports. It is the seventeenth entry in the F1 series and holds the license for the 2024 Formula One and Formula 2 championships. The game was released on 31 May, or three days earlier for users who pre-ordered the Champions' Edition. The game features a revamped career mode, which received positive reviews from critics, though criticism has been aimed at its handling model, AI and slow-speed traction.

Gameplay

Similar to previous entries of the series, players drive cars using game controllers or steering wheels. A session mimics a real race weekend, starting on free practice and ending on the Grand Prix.[2] Throughout the race, players experience pit stops and various incidents, which may result in safety cars and changes to the player's super license.[2][3]

F1 24 introduced a new career mode, in which players play as real drivers and gain reputation throughout the season.[4] In addition to playing as any of the twenty Formula One drivers, players can play as Formula 2 and retired drivers.[5][6] One of the new features are mid-race objectives given by team engineers and sponsors, which give players additional experience and rewards if completed.[7] "F1 World", first introduced in F1 22, also received an expansion. A new "Fanzone" mode was added, allowing players to contribute fan points to teams and drivers to compete with other fanzones.[8]

The story mode, Braking Point, which was available in F1 2021 and F1 23, was not continued.[9]

Development and release

An announcement trailer was released on 27 February, on EA Sports' F1 YouTube channel.[10] Like its predecessor, F1 24 was developed with Codemasters' Ego Engine.[1] According to director Lee Mather, development was focused on the career mode and handling model, with little changes to AI behavior and graphics.[11] Ian Livingstone and Lapalux composed the game's soundtrack.[12][13]

The game was released on 31 May on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S,[14] with the Champions' Edition of the game available three days earlier on 28 May.[14] The standard edition cover art features Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris, the same three drivers as featured in the previous title, alongside their respective cars, the Mercedes W15, Ferrari SF-24 and McLaren MCL38, racing down a street circuit. This marks the first title since F1 2018 that both the drivers and cars are featured on the cover art. The Champions' Edition cover art features Max Verstappen celebrating his grand chelem at the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.[15]

Reception

Review aggregator Metacritic gave F1 24 a score of 72/100, meaning "mixed or average".[16] OpenCritic, another aggregator, gave the game a score of 60%.[17]

Critics praised its new Career mode and the improved F1 World,[7] though the mid-race objectives received criticism. Justin Towell from PC Gamer described the objectives as "uncharacteristically messy".[19] The game's new physics handling model received mixed reviews. IGN's Luke Reilly described cars as "surprisingly simple to tame and get great drive out of corners",[7] while Steve Boxer from The Guardian said that "you now must spend as much time looking after tyres as the real drivers do".[21]

It was nominated for "Best Sports / Racing Game" at The Game Awards 2024.[23]

Notes

  1. ^ The Champions' Edition of the game was released on 28 May 2024.

References

  1. ^ a b Ismail, Adam (20 May 2024). "EA Sports F1 Is Sticking With the Ego Game Engine—And That's a Good Thing". The Drive. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "F1 24 Guide: The best tips and tricks for beginners". Red Bull. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ Seeto, Damian (13 June 2024). "Game review: F1 24 (Xbox Series X)". FutureFive. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  4. ^ "What F1 24's 'overhauled' career mode actually looks like". The Race. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  5. ^ Roling, Chris. "F1 24 Review: Career Mode Impressions, Gameplay Videos and Top Features". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  6. ^ "F1 24 Promises "Overhauled" Career Mode". RacingGames. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d Reilly, Luke (31 May 2024). "F1 24 Review". IGN. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  8. ^ "What is F1 24 Fanzone? New F1 World feature explained". Charlie INTEL. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Will F1 24 Have Braking Point?". RacingGames. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  10. ^ F1 24 Official Announce Trailer, 27 February 2024, retrieved 27 February 2024
  11. ^ "F1 24 Interview – Overhauled Handling, Career Mode Changes, and More". GamingBolt. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  12. ^ Hasri, Danial (31 May 2024). "F1 24 Review - Flatspoting It". Gamer Matters. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  13. ^ Livingstone, Ian (31 May 2024). "F1 24 is released today!". Ian Livingstone Composer for Films, TV & Games. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  14. ^ a b "EA Sports reveal trailer for F1 24 as release date announced". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  15. ^ "F1® 24 - COVER REVEAL BLOG". 16 April 2024.
  16. ^ a b "F1 24". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  17. ^ a b "F1 24 Reviews". OpenCritic. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  18. ^ Wakeling, Richard (14 June 2024). "F1 24 Review - Narrowly Misses Pole Position". GameSpot. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  19. ^ a b Towell, Justin (28 May 2024). "F1 24 review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  20. ^ Peek, Jan Ole (29 May 2024). "F1 24 review: A solid upgrade package with familiar flaws". Shacknews. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  21. ^ a b Boxer, Steve (30 May 2024). "F1 24 review – an enjoyable way to rewrite recent Formula One history". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  22. ^ "F1 24 review - a podium finish". VideoGamer. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  23. ^ Jackson, Destiny (18 November 2024). "The Game Award Nominations: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Slices Its Way To Victory With Seven Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved 18 November 2024.