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VR arrives in F1® 22

Enter the new era in Virtual Reality on F1® 22.



For the first time, F1® 22 features VR on PC players, offering our most immersive driving experience to date.

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The following headsets have been tested to work in Virtual Reality on F1® 22. Other headsets may be usable but have not been verified:

- Valve Index
- Oculus Quest 2 + Link Cable
- Oculus Rift S
- HTC Vive
- HTC Vive Cosmos.

Pre-order F1® 22 Champions Edition for three days early access and exclusive in-game content.

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F1® 22 | Physics and Handling Developer Deep-Dive

Ahead of F1® 22’s launch, we’re sharing three developer deep-dives that aim to give you an inside look of some of the changes coming to F1® 22’s launch on July 1.

The first of those videos is with Senior Game Designer, David Greco, who lifts the lid of the new physics, handling, and tyre models that have been implemented to coincide with the new changes in the sport.

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Pre-order F1® 22 Champions Edition for three days early access and exclusive in-game content.

For all the latest updates, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, as well as the official YouTube channel.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-22/game-offer-and-disclaimers for details.

F1® 22 Features Trailer

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F1® 22 showcased the breadth of gameplay features that await players when the game releases worldwide on July 1 for PC. The redefined race weekend adds excitement and drama the moment the drivers hit the track for the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Taking control of the revolutionary cars with improved physics to accommodate the new aero rules, players can now experience the F1® Sprint and immersive race day moments such as formation laps, safety car moments, and pit stops. The Pirelli Hot Lap with eight supercars adds a new dimension before the action heats up across this season’s circuits, including updates to Spain, Australia and Abu Dhabi and the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX.

“F1 22 allows players to live their Formula 1 fantasies both on and off the track,” said Lee Mather, F1® Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. ""Players are excited to enter the new era of Formula 1 with the introduction of new cars, regulations, and more control of race day moments. F1 22 enables players to be more social with their friends away from the circuit. The personalised space within F1 Life allows players to show off their collection of must-have cars and accessories and be the envy of friends and rivals.”

To assist new players, F1® 22 features Adaptive AI, tailoring the experience to their current skill level, enabling competitive racing from the moment they hit the track. With the addition of accessible handling, players can remove the complexities and have the option to increase the difficulty at the end of every race weekend. The improved Practice Programs encourage players to learn the circuit thanks to enhanced on-track visuals, helping to improve lap times ahead of battling for a place on the podium.

F1® Life is the new social hub that allows players to show off their collection of supercars, fashion accessories, and trophies. In-game character personalisation extends beyond the track with branded clothes and accessories players can collect through in-game challenges, Podium Pass, brand shop, and the in-game store. Upon entering the game, players begin at their personal hub, which acts as the Multiplayer lobby, allowing access to friends’ avatars and collections.

F1® 22 Champions Edition players also receive new My Team Icons, Jacques Villeneuve, Mark Webber and Nico Hülkenberg, and two drivable safety cars: the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and Aston Martin Vantage for use in Time Trial. With improved UI for easier navigation and updated authentic broadcast visuals, including podium sequences and driver video walls, there has never been a better time to take to the grid.

Alongside all the new innovations, including VR for PC players, F1® 22 expands its features for players with the return of My Team, now with three starting points, the acclaimed 10-year Career with two-player functionality, and Multiplayer including offline split-screen.

Players can pre-order the digital-only F1® 22 Champions Edition for additional content and three days early access.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-22/game-offer-and-disclaimers for details.

Watch our Spanish Hot Lap

The Spanish circuit's overhaul makes its way to F1® 22, which includes the updated Turn 10, updated offtrack areas, and sausage kerbs added around the track.

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Pre-order F1® 22 now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1692250/F1_22/

Check out F1 22 Champions Edition cover

Check out F1 22 Champions Edition, which celebrates the four World Champions on the grid this year: Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, and current holder Max Verstappen.



Pre-order F1® 22 Champions Edition by May 16 and receive the Miami-Themed Content Pack.* Pre-ordering will also give you 3 days early access, the F1® Life Starter Pack, F1® 22 new era content, new My Team icons, and 18,000 PitCoin. Owners of F1® 19, 20, or 21 can save 10% when they pick up F1® 22 Champions Edition in-game.



*Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-22/game-offer-and-disclaimers for details.