F1 (Codemasters) Video Game Series
A series of Formula One car racing simulations, developed under the official license of Formula One World Championship Limited. The series was created by the British studio Codemasters, known for such games as Colin McRae: DiRT 2 and Race Driver: Grid.
The direct cause of the creation of the F1 series was the conclusion of a long-term license agreement between Codemasters and Formula One World Championship Limited, authorizing, among other things, the use of authentic team names, names and likenesses of players, as well as registered trademarks (previously, the relevant license was in the hands of Sony). The first game created thanks to this was F1 2009, released in 2009 in versions for Nintendo Wii and PlayStation Portable consoles. However, the real hit turned out to be only the second installment of the series - F1 2010, which came to PCs and Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. Developers from the Codemasters Birmingham studio also adopted a one-year production cycle, which in subsequent years resulted in F1 2011 and F1 2012 games.
As befits a racing simulation, in the games of the F1 series players can take on the roles of drivers and try their hand at driving Formula One cars. The available gameplay options most often allow to train skills, start in a single race, participate in a full season or career mode. The gameplay is possible against computer artificial intelligence or with the participation of live opponents (via the Internet).
One of the characteristic features of the F1 series is the high level of realism of the game. This applies both to the advanced driving model (taking into account a number of factors that affect the behavior of the cars on the track) and to events related to the organization and course of virtual races. The impression of authenticity is also enhanced by the manner of presentation, which resembles a television broadcast of the competition.
The commercial success of the F1 series is largely due to the high quality visuals, generated by successive versions of the proprietary EGO engine (also used in other car games by Codemasters).
F1 (Codemasters) Series Evolution
2024
F1 24
2023
F1 23
2022
F1 22
2021
F1 2021
2020
F1 2020
2019
F1 2019
2018
F1 2018
2017
F1 2017
2016
F1 2016
2015
F1 2015
2014
F1 2014
2013
F1 2013
2012
F1 2012
2011
F1 2011
2010
F1 2010
2009
F1 2009
F1 24
Racing
May 31, 2024
The fifteenth Formula 1 game developed by Codemasters. F1 24 has a full Formula 1 license, recreating the 2024 season and offering all race tracks, teams, drivers and liveries. The game features a new career mode and an improved racing model among other new features.
F1 23
Racing
June 16, 2023
F1 23 is the fourteenth installment in the series of officially licensed Formula 1 racing games developed by Codemasters. We play as a member of one of the official teams, competing for championship in the 2023 season.
F1 22
Racing
July 1, 2022
F1 22 is the thirteenth installment of the racing game series based on the license of Formula 1 - for the 2022 season. Games was developed by Codemasters studio and published by Electronic Arts.
F1 2021
Racing
July 16, 2021
The twelfth installment of racing games based on the license of Formula 1 from the Codemasters studio, and also the first published by Electronic Arts. F1 2021 introduces a number of new features, including a story mode and a two-player career.
F1 2020
Racing
July 10, 2020
The next instalment of the Formula 1 licensed racing game series. In F1 2020, the authors introduced new cars and tracks, as well as the My Team mode for creating your own team. The game has also returned to the possibility of playing with a friend on a split screen.
F1 2019
Racing
June 28, 2019
A racing game based on a Formula 1 license, developed by Codemasters Software. In F1 2019, players can, among other things, sit behind the wheel of a special car that meets the current FIA guidelines, which is available in multiplayer mode.
F1 2018
Racing
August 24, 2018
Developed by Codemasters Software, another installment in the racing series under the Formula 1 official license. The authors focused on developing the ideas from the previous part while giving the players an opportunity of taking part in the 2018 season.
F1 2017
Racing
August 25, 2017
F1 2017 is another installment of the popular formula one simulator series from Codemasters Software. The game introduces many changes and improvements in comparison to the previous installment of the series. Now, the career mode is much more complex and the multiplayer mode received some improvements. We will also find a completely new Championship Mode mode in F1 2017. We now also have the chance to drive classic F1 cars, like the ones driven by Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari 2002), or by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost (1988 McLaren MP4/4). As usual, the newest installment of the series has improved visuals.
F1 2016 Mobile
Racing
November 9, 2016
A mobile installment of the series of Formula 1 themed racing games created by Codemasters, genre veterans from Great Britain. As per title, F1 2016 Mobile recreates the 2016 season, with the game using authentic teams, vehicles, and circuits. During the gameplay, we can race head-to-head with F1 icons such as Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, or Sergio Perez. The game puts a lot of emphasis on handling and performance of the cars, which is made possible by a complex physics engine, unusual for a mobile title. For less experienced players, the game introduces a number of assistance systems, including brake support or power steering. The players can go through a real Formula 1 season, or create a customized one, with individual preferences as to number, location, and types of races. Aside from that, those less interested in career modes can take part a single race, or in more complex weekend races. F1 2016 Mobile doesn’t contain any multiplayer modes, with online rankings being the only substitute of such functions.
F1 2016
Racing
August 19, 2016
The next installment in a series of Formula One racing simulators developed by Codemasters. The game was designed in response to the players' feedback received after the release of the previous installment. As usual, F1 2016 features the official F1 license, thus the player takes control of the digital representations of real-life cars and competes against the drivers actually racing in F1 on authentic, faithfully recreated circuits. One track was added in this installment: Baku, Azerbaijan. Among other new features, a special hub-like location deserves a notice - it's where the players can talk to the key members of their team and give them instructions. For the first time in the series, the game features testing sessions allowing the player not only to get familiar with particular tracks (to develop a strategy), but also to earn points required for car upgrades. F1 2016 utilizes an improved version of the engine that powered the previous installment.
F1 2015
Racing
July 10, 2015
It is the seventh installment in a race game series devoted to Formula 1. As per usual, the game was created by British developer Codemasters, known for such legendary titles, as Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, or Micro Machines. Traditionally, you can play through an entire Formula 1 season, taking part in all test sessions, eliminations, and proper races. The game features also a scenario mode and a multiplayer, letting you compete against living opponents. For the first time in the history of the series the creators adjusted the time of release to coincide with the beginning of the racing season. This enabled the game to synchronize drivers’ condition and performance in-game and in reality, using real-life data. F1 2015 is the first edition of the series designed for the eight generation consoles, which significantly improved the game’s realism and graphics.
F1 2014
Racing
October 17, 2014
Car racing simulation, the next installment in the series under the license of the Formula One World Championship. F1 2014 allows players to take on the role of professional drivers and sit in the virtual cockpits of F1 cars. The game's database contains full information on drivers and teams from the 2014 season. Developers from Codemasters Software have also taken care to carefully recreate the tracks on which the competition takes place.
F1 2013
Racing
October 4, 2013
An extensive simulation of Formula One races, using the official license of Formula One World Championship Limited. The game was produced by the British studio Codemasters Software, whose output also includes such series as TOCA Race Driver and Colin McRae DiRT. Like its predecessors, F1 2013 allows players to take on the role of a race car driver and compete against artificial intelligence or live opponents on a faithfully recreated track.
F1 2012
Racing
September 18, 2012
The third edition of the official Formula 1 World Cup game. As in the case of the two previous editions, the whole was produced by the British company Codemasters. The authors meticulously recreated the 2012 season and introduced a lot of improvements to the mechanics of driving.
F1 2011
Racing
September 20, 2011
Second edition of the official F1 World Cup game by the British company Codemasters. The game has undergone a number of improvements. Among them is, among others, the possibility of going on a safety car track. The multiplayer mode of the Achilles heel of the predecessor has also been refined.
F1 2010
Racing
September 21, 2010
The first edition of the official F1 World Cup game by the British company Codemasters. The production encourages all racing fans with a full license for all the elements of this exciting competition.
F1 2009
Racing
November 17, 2009
A racing game based on the Formula 1 license created by the British team of Codemasters. Offers the opportunity to become a member of all ten F1 teams and race on seventeen tracks accepted for the 2009 season.
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