A New Chapter Awaits – Take Centre Stage in F1® 25; An Epic Formula 1® Blockbuster
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced F1® 25, the official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, launching on May 30 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game features an enhanced story mode 'Braking Point' with multiple difficulty settings, and a significant overhaul of the 'My Team' mode where players can manage their F1® team.
The game leverages LIDAR technology through its EGO engine to deliver increased circuit authenticity. Players who pre-order the F1® 25 Iconic Edition, featuring Lewis Hamilton as cover star, will receive post-launch gameplay chapters inspired by the upcoming Apple Original Films' F1 movie, early access, and 2025 season liveries for F1® 24. The Standard Edition features Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, and Oliver Bearman as cover drivers.
EA is offering a 15% loyalty discount for F1® 23 or F1® 24 owners, and U.S. players pre-ordering the Iconic Edition will receive a one-month F1® TV PRO subscription.
Electronic Arts (EA) ha annunciato F1® 25, il gioco ufficiale del Campionato Mondiale FIA di Formula Uno™ 2025, che sarà lanciato il 30 maggio per PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S e PC. Il gioco presenta una modalità storia migliorata, 'Braking Point', con diverse impostazioni di difficoltà, e un significativo rinnovamento della modalità 'My Team' dove i giocatori possono gestire il proprio team di F1®.
Il gioco sfrutta la tecnologia LIDAR attraverso il suo motore EGO per offrire una maggiore autenticità dei circuiti. I giocatori che prenotano in anticipo l'F1® 25 Iconic Edition, con Lewis Hamilton come protagonista della copertina, riceveranno capitoli di gioco post-lancio ispirati al prossimo film di Formula Uno di Apple Original Films, accesso anticipato e livree della stagione 2025 per F1® 24. L'Edizione Standard presenta Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz e Oliver Bearman come piloti di copertura.
EA offre uno sconto fedeltà del 15% per i possessori di F1® 23 o F1® 24, e i giocatori statunitensi che prenotano l'Iconic Edition riceveranno un abbonamento di un mese a F1® TV PRO.
Electronic Arts (EA) ha anunciado F1® 25, el juego oficial del Campeonato Mundial de Fórmula Uno FIA™ 2025, que se lanzará el 30 de mayo para PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S y PC. El juego cuenta con un modo historia mejorado, 'Braking Point', con múltiples niveles de dificultad, y una revisión significativa del modo 'My Team' donde los jugadores pueden gestionar su equipo de F1®.
El juego utiliza tecnología LIDAR a través de su motor EGO para ofrecer una mayor autenticidad en los circuitos. Los jugadores que reserven la F1® 25 Iconic Edition, con Lewis Hamilton como estrella de la portada, recibirán capítulos de juego posteriores al lanzamiento inspirados en la próxima película de F1 de Apple Original Films, acceso anticipado y decoraciones de la temporada 2025 para F1® 24. La Edición Estándar presenta a Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz y Oliver Bearman como pilotos de portada.
EA está ofreciendo un descuento de lealtad del 15% para los propietarios de F1® 23 o F1® 24, y los jugadores en EE. UU. que reserven la Iconic Edition recibirán una suscripción de un mes a F1® TV PRO.
일렉트로닉 아츠 (EA)가 F1® 25를 발표했습니다. 2025 FIA 포뮬러 원 월드 챔피언십™의 공식 게임으로, 5월 30일에 PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S 및 PC에서 출시됩니다. 이 게임은 다양한 난이도 설정이 있는 향상된 스토리 모드 '브레이킹 포인트'와 플레이어가 자신의 F1® 팀을 관리할 수 있는 '마이 팀' 모드의 대규모 개편을 특징으로 합니다.
이 게임은 EGO 엔진을 통해 LIDAR 기술를 활용하여 서킷의 진정성을 높입니다. 루이스 해밀턴이 표지 스타인 F1® 25 아이코닉 에디션을 사전 예약하는 플레이어는 애플 오리지널 필름의 F1 영화에서 영감을 받은 출시 후 게임 챕터, 조기 액세스 및 F1® 24의 2025 시즌 라이버리를 받게 됩니다. 스탠다드 에디션은 오스카 피아스트리, 카를로스 사인츠, 올리버 베어맨을 표지 드라이버로 특징으로 합니다.
EA는 F1® 23 또는 F1® 24 소유자에게 15%의 충성도 할인을 제공하며, 아이코닉 에디션을 사전 예약하는 미국 플레이어는 한 달간 F1® TV PRO 구독을 받을 수 있습니다.
Electronic Arts (EA) a annoncé F1® 25, le jeu officiel du Championnat du Monde de Formule 1 FIA™ 2025, qui sera lancé le 30 mai sur PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S et PC. Le jeu propose un mode histoire amélioré 'Braking Point' avec plusieurs niveaux de difficulté, ainsi qu'une refonte significative du mode 'My Team' où les joueurs peuvent gérer leur équipe de F1®.
Le jeu utilise la technologie LIDAR via son moteur EGO pour offrir une authenticité accrue des circuits. Les joueurs qui précommandent l'F1® 25 Iconic Edition, avec Lewis Hamilton en vedette, recevront des chapitres de jeu après le lancement inspirés du prochain film F1 d'Apple Original Films, un accès anticipé et des livrées de la saison 2025 pour F1® 24. L'édition standard présente Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz et Oliver Bearman comme pilotes de couverture.
EA propose une remise de fidélité de 15 % pour les propriétaires de F1® 23 ou F1® 24, et les joueurs américains précommandant l'Iconic Edition recevront un abonnement d'un mois à F1® TV PRO.
Electronic Arts (EA) hat F1® 25 angekündigt, das offizielle Spiel der FIA Formel-1-Weltmeisterschaft™ 2025, das am 30. Mai für PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S und PC veröffentlicht wird. Das Spiel bietet einen verbesserten Story-Modus 'Braking Point' mit mehreren Schwierigkeitsgraden und eine umfassende Überarbeitung des Modus 'My Team', in dem die Spieler ihr F1®-Team verwalten können.
Das Spiel nutzt LIDAR-Technologie über die EGO-Engine, um eine höhere Authentizität der Strecken zu gewährleisten. Spieler, die die F1® 25 Iconic Edition vorbestellen, mit Lewis Hamilton als Cover-Star, erhalten nach dem Launch Spielkapitel, die von dem kommenden Apple Original Films F1-Film inspiriert sind, frühen Zugang und 2025 Saison-Livreen für F1® 24. Die Standard Edition zeigt Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz und Oliver Bearman als Coverfahrer.
EA bietet einen Treue-Rabatt von 15 % für Besitzer von F1® 23 oder F1® 24 an, und Spieler in den USA, die die Iconic Edition vorbestellen, erhalten ein einmonatiges Abonnement für F1® TV PRO.
- New game release expanding EA's sports portfolio
- Multiple editions and pre-order incentives to drive sales
- Cross-promotion with upcoming F1 movie potentially increasing market reach
- Loyalty discount strategy to retain existing customers
- platform availability (next-gen only)
- Some content not available at launch
- Regional restrictions on F1 TV PRO offer (US only)
Insights
EA's announcement of F1 25 represents a standard product cycle continuation for one of their key annual sports franchises. The title includes expected incremental improvements, with notable focus on the story mode "Braking Point" and a significant overhaul of the "My Team" feature where players manage their F1 team.
From a business perspective, EA is implementing several strategic monetization approaches:
- The higher-priced "Iconic Edition" featuring Lewis Hamilton, including early access benefits
- Cross-promotion with the upcoming Apple/Warner Bros F1 film through exclusive post-launch content
- Cross-selling between F1 24 and F1 25 with loyalty discounts and in-game incentives
- A tie-in with F1 TV Pro subscriptions for US customers
These strategies align with EA's established approach for sports titles, where they maximize revenue through premium editions and cross-media promotions. The timing to capitalize on Formula 1's 75th anniversary season and Lewis Hamilton's high-profile move to Ferrari demonstrates EA's typical marketing savvy.
Without projected sales figures or comparison to previous F1 title performance, this announcement should be viewed as business as usual for EA's sports division. The release maintains EA's position in the racing simulation market but doesn't signal any material change to their established business model or revenue expectations.
Lewis Hamilton Confirmed as F1® 25 Iconic Edition Cover Star
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EA SPORTS F1® 25 Iconic Edition
Popular game mode, My Team receives its first significant overhaul with players calling the shots as the owner of their F1® team. Take on new responsibilities before getting behind the wheel as either of the team’s drivers. On track, F1® 25 continues to innovate through the power of its EGO engine. Enabling increased circuit authenticity made possible through LIDAR technology, several tracks and their surroundings are transformed with a more realistic look and feel. More details on the gameplay features and innovations will be revealed shortly through the F1® 25 Deep Dive series.
“F1 25 delivers more ways for players to experience Formula 1 and race their way, from the drama of Braking Point to making headlines in the pursuit of World Championship glory,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “This year, there are new opportunities for players to connect, collaborate, and compete than ever before. We look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks.”
As Formula 1® celebrates its 75th anniversary, players can compete alongside and against the biggest driver line-up change in several years, including Lewis Hamilton’s unprecedented move from Mercedes to Ferrari. The 2025 season promises to deliver the most unpredictable and dramatic season. With new stars trying to make a name for themselves, established drivers challenging for podiums, or veterans hoping for a World Championship on a new team, F1® 25 allows players to re-create every breathtaking moment through various single-player and new collaborative options.
Players who pre-order* the digital-exclusive F1® 25 Iconic Edition will receive a multitude of perks linked to cover star Lewis Hamilton and the film F1, alongside a selection of instantly available 2025 season liveries for use in F1® 24 Time Trial mode***, and much more.
Developed by Codemasters, F1® 25 will be available May 30, 2025 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players who own F1® 23 or F1® 24 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, EA app, Epic Games or Steam® can take advantage of a
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***Requires F1® 24 (sold separately) on same platform generation as F1® 25 & all game updates. Not available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
†F1® TV Terms: Offer only available in
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