F1 22 release date: Pre-order, early access, UK unlock time & more
The F1 series is back.
The F1 22 release date is here! The game is out now and you should be able to jump into it as soon as you've got it downloaded.
Check out our F1 22 review to see what we thought of the game, which will boast the full F1 22 track list as well as a bunch of supercars and fun new challenges.
Despite being planned for the future, one thing that you won't see at launch is F1 22 crossplay, and don't go expecting an F1 22 story mode either (there's no Braking Point sequel this year, which might sadden Drive to Survive).
We've also posted our video review for the game, and you can check that out here:
So, whether you're planning to buy the game outright or just fancy checking out the F1 22 Game Pass trial, keep on reading as we run through the key details of the game's launch.
When is the F1 22 release date?
The F1 22 game release date is Friday 1st July 2022. On that date, players will be able to jump into the driving seat for this year's Formula One interactive experience.
To get yourself ready, you can order your copy of F1 22 now from retailers including CD Keys and GameByte.
Can I get early access to F1 22?
Yes, there is a way to get early access to F1 22. Players that buy the F1 22 Champions Edition will be able to access the game from Tuesday 28th June.
The F1 22 Champions Edition is priced at £79.99 RRP - as well as the early access, this special version also gets you two drivable Safety Cars in the game, as well as 18,000 PitCoin and few cosmetic items.
You can buy a slightly discounted Champions Edition code from CD Keys, if you don't fancy buying directly from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store or Steam.
What time does F1 22 come out?
F1 22 will unlock at 7am BST on Tuesday 28th June for UK fans that have forked out for the Champions Edition. Members of EA Play, including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, will be able to access their 10-hour trial from this time.
For Britain-based gamers that buy the regular version of the game, F1 22 will unlock at 7am BST on Friday 1st July 2022.
Read More:
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- F1 22 track list - what's included?
- F1 22 Game Pass - find the cheapest way to play
- F1 22 story mode - why there's no Braking Point
- F1 22 driver ratings - which racer is the best?
- F1 22 Australia setup - best settings for Melbourne
- F1 22 Bahrain setup - how to ace the first race
- F1 22 Miami setup - best settings for the new Grand Prix
- F1 22 VR - which headset do you need?
- F1 22 PC requirements - can you run it?
- F1 Manager 2022 release date - key details revealed
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Which consoles can you get F1 22 game on?
F1 22 will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS4 and PS5, so you'll have plenty of options to choose from when you're ready to start racing.
Whichever console or computer you're playing on, you'll see Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and George Russell gracing the cover of the Standard Edition.
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Can I pre-order F1 22?
You can pre-order F1 22 now. GAME has F1 22 listed for both the Xbox and the PlayStation, while Amazon has it available for PC.
Don't forget that pre-ordering early means that you will get the game at the lowest price between ordering and release.
How much is the F1 22 price?
A number of pre-order websites have the F1 22 price listed as £54.99 for older consoles, while the current generation will cost you £10 more at £64.99.
Generation-spanning price discrepancies are fairly common at the moment, so this shouldn't come as too much of a surprise.
What supercars are in F1 22?
Here are the eight supercars, and the two safety cars that you will be able to drive in the game.
- Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition
- Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car
- Aston Martin DB11 AMR
- Ferrari F8 Tributo
- Ferrari Roma
- Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
- Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Safety Car
- Mercedes-AMG GT R
- McLaren 720s
- McLaren Artura
Is there a trailer for F1 22?
Behold the official announcement trailer for F1 22 that was released to introduce the game to the world - and we have to say it looks as impressive as we had hoped it would.
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