Codemasters has revealed the first details on the up-coming F1 2016 video game, as well as releasing screenshots of the title.
The game will be released this summer for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC. It will include “the most immersive career mode” in the franchise.
Career mode will now last up to 10 seasons and will see the return of the F1 safety car, as well as the introduction of the Virtual Safety Car (VSC), the Baku street circuit in Azerbaijan and the new Haas F1 team.
“F1 2016 is a massive step forward for the franchise”, said Lee Mather, principal games designer at Codemasters. “The new career mode sits at the heart of the game and allows gamers to create their own legend over a career that can span for up to a massive ten seasons.
“Beyond improving upon the fastest and most thrilling on-track racing experience in gaming, F1 2016 uniquely offers the drama and vehicle development that goes on behind the scenes.
“A rich car upgrade system is fully integrated into a new and deep practice development programme which mirrors the tests carried out by the teams in real life.”
“The career mode, together with the re-introduction of the safety car, the first inclusion of the Virtual Safety Car and a number of other unannounced improvements means that F1 2016 will have more new features than any other year of the franchise.”
Career mode will also feature a hospitality area hub, the chance for players to select their own avatars, driver numbers and pick helmet designs and colours, as well as choose from all 11 teams on the grid.
