F1 2021 cover art

F1 2021

2021CodemastersXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Every story has a beginning in F1 2021! Enjoy the stunning new features, including the thrilling story experience 'Braking Point', two-player career, and get even closer to the grid with 'Real-Season Start'. Take your team to the top in the acclaimed ten-year 'My Team' career mode, or race head-to-head in split-screen and multiplayer. Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and race with the authentic lineup of twenty heroic drivers and ten iconic teams from the 2021 season.

What it's about

Formula 1 racing competition is the definitive subject matter; the game is built entirely around authentic F1 drivers, teams, and season structure.

Sports95%

How it plays

Driving and controlling F1 racing vehicles with realistic handling and physics is the core interactive system. 'My Team' mode allows players to develop and customize their racing team, choosing drivers and upgrades. Managing team budget, driver contracts, and upgrades in career mode involves resource strategy.

Vehicular Control90%
Character Builds50%
Resource Management35%

How it looks and sounds

High-fidelity graphics rendering authentic F1 tracks, vehicles, and drivers with realistic detail and lighting.

Photorealistic75%

How it's structured

Single-player modes including story campaign and career progression are prominent features alongside multiplayer. 'Braking Point' story mode and ten-year career progression provide a bounded, authored narrative arc. Head-to-head racing against other players in split-screen and online multiplayer is a central mode.

Single-Player75%
Campaign70%
Competitive PvP70%
Long-Haul Scope65%
Split-Screen55%
Meta-Progression45%
Nonlinear Progression40%
Hotseat28%
WRC 776% match

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