F1 23 release date: UK launch time, early access & PC requirements
F1 23 sees the return of Braking Point - but can you take the top-podium spot?
The F1 23 release date is very nearly upon us! In fact, you could start playing the game right now if you order the Champions Edition that comes with three days of early access.
If you're waiting for the Standard Edition launch, the wait is almost over, with the UK launch time confirmed for both console and PC. And the PC requirements have been revealed, too, so we've included those in our big handy guide below as well.
Keep on reading and we'll run you through all of the key details on the F1 23 release date, early access, pre-orders, recommended PC specs and a whole lot more. Start your engines!
When is the F1 23 release date?
The F1 23 release date is Friday 16th June 2023, which has been confirmed by the Codemasters developers. Not long to wait at all. We’ll all be zipping around Monaco in no time.
We also don't have to wait long until F1 Manager 2023 releases later this summer, too, where we can take charge of every other aspect that goes into running the terrifyingly complex beasts that are F1 teams.
What is the UK launch time for F1 23?
F1 23 is launching very soon on all platforms! As EA confirmed with the Tweet below, the Standard Edition of the game will unlock in the early hours of Friday 16th June on all platforms, although there is a difference between the console and PC launch times.
Here in the UK, F1 23 will come out at midnight BST on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, just as the clock ticks over to Friday. If you're playing on PC, you'll have to wait until 5am BST on Friday morning.
If you simply cannot wait until the green lights of launch day on 16th June, read on to find out how you can get ahead of the pack for a better chance to take home the trophy.
How to get F1 23 early access
Can't wait until Friday? To get F1 23 early access, you need to pre-order the F1 23 Champions Edition - if you do, you’ll get to play three days ahead of everyone else. This early access period began on 13th June 2023.
This could provide a great early advantage for the new ranked multiplayer system, or you may just find yourself up against similarly-ranked F1 fanatics who might leave you in the dust – but you’ve got to at least try, we suppose!
Can I pre-order F1 23?
F1 23 is available for order right now and we’ve scoured the web for the best deals.
For Xbox One and Series X/S, on CD Keys you can get the Standard Edition for £60.09 and the Champions Edition for £80.09.
On the Sony side, F1 23 Standard Edition can be had on PlayStation 4 and 5 for £64.99 from GAME, and the Champions Edition for F1 23 for £89.99 or £80.99 if you have EA Play.
For PC, the best prices we could find were once again from CDKeys, with the Standard Edition available for £50.09 and the Champions Edition for £70.09
Pre-ordering the Standard Edition will net you F1 World Items and 5,000 PitCoin, whilst the Champions Edition offers the following.
- 3 days of early access
- Max Verstappen-designed in-game racing items
- 4 new My Team Racing Icons
- 4 Braking Point 2 My Team Icons
- Braking Point 2 customisation items – casual and racewear in-game items
- F1 World Bumper Pack
- 18,000 PitCoin virtual currency to spend in-game
Which consoles and platforms can play F1 23?
F1 23 will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam, the EA App and the Epic Games Store.
Despite being a cross-gen title, Codemasters' venerable Ego engine ensures that F1 23 won't be a graphical slouch - and we wouldn't be surprised if, at first glance, someone thought you had the real deal on telly.
Unfortunately, the title won't be coming to Nintendo Switch.
What are the PC requirements for F1 23?
On the game's official Steam page, the F1 23 PC requirements are listed like so:
Minimum requirements to run F1 23 on PC
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 21H1 or higher)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2130 or AMD FX 4300 | For VR: Intel Core i5-9600k or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD RX 470 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Graphics for VR: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD RX 590 | Driver NVIDIA 522.25 or AMD 23.2.1
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- VR Support: Keyboard and mouse required
Recommended specs for F1 23 on PC
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 21H1 or higher)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD RX 590 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800
- Graphics for VR: NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 6700 XT | Driver NVIDIA 528.49 or AMD 23.2.1
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- VR Support: Keyboard and mouse required
Thinking of buying a PC for the game? Get ready to race with the Chillblast Champions PC gaming bundle.
F1 23 gameplay and story details
EA has provided a deep-dive trailer offering us a glimpse into the new gameplay features which we have included down below.
F1 23 will see the return of the immersive story mode, Braking Point, so you won’t just be finishing races, looking at leaderboards and moving on to the next: You’ll get to have a much more intimate and unique perspective into the drama that is Formula 1.
Aiden Jackson and his former rival, Devon Butler, are now teamed up together in Konnersport - which will no doubt offer us plenty of on and off-track drama as the pair try to work with one another.
New to F1 23 is an improved handling system, Formula 1 2023 season tracks the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, a red-flag system and a new ranked multiplayer system ensuring a gratifying climb up the leaderboards in your one F1 23 journey.
Is there an F1 23 trailer?
Indeed there is an F1 23 trailer, which you can watch here.
The trailer gives us a great sense of the highs and lows facing Aiden and Devon in their next Formula 1 season, and also highlights some of the fresh features in action - such as the new red flags, which are sure to get tempers running hot when you're in the zone.
Returning to bring the on-track drama to life is Sky Sports presenter David Croft to really fool those walking past the living room into thinking there's a Formula 1 race on at two in the morning.
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Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to RadioTimes.com's Gaming section. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.
