EA Sports and Codemasters have officially announced F1 25, the latest installment in the popular Formula 1 racing game series. The game will introduce a revamped Braking Point story mode, a redesigned My Team mode, and cutting-edge graphical enhancements. F1 25 is set for release on May 30, with pre-orders already available.
Braking Point Returns and My Team Revamped
The Braking Point story mode will make a comeback, allowing players to guide a fictional racing team from rookie status to championship contenders. Meanwhile, the My Team mode will receive significant improvements, offering a more immersive management experience.
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Stunning Graphics and VR Support
Building on last year’s game, F1 25 will continue to support ray tracing for global illumination (RTDDGI), ambient occlusion (RTAO), shadows, and reflections. The game will also integrate the latest upscaling technologies from Nvidia and AMD to ensure optimal performance and visuals.
For VR enthusiasts, F1 25 will support a range of devices, including Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, Oculus Rift S, HTC Cosmos, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index, and HP Reverb G2.
System Requirements
EA Sports has revealed the system requirements for F1 25, including specifications for standard gameplay, VR, and ray tracing.
Minimum Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 21H1 or later)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Processor for VR: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- RAM: 8 GB
- Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 570
- Graphics Card for VR: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, Radeon RX 590, or Intel Arc A380
- Graphics Card for Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon 6700 XT
- DirectX: 12
- Storage: 100 GB SSD
- Internet: Broadband connection required
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 21H1 or later)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- RAM: 16 GB
- Graphics Card for VR: GeForce RTX 2070, Radeon 6700 XT, or Intel Arc A580
- Graphics Card for Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 3070, Radeon 6800, or Intel Arc A580
- DirectX: 12
- Storage: 100 GB SSD
- Internet: Broadband connection required
One notable detail from the Steam listing is that F1 25 will require a controller, as keyboard and mouse input will not be supported.
