F1 24 release date: Pre-order & latest news

With plenty of new gameplay changes promised and what looks like a big overhaul to its career mode, there's plenty to get excited about in EA's F1 24.

Here's everything you need to know about the F1 24 release date, where to pre-order, and what's new and been changed in its gameplay over last year's entry. Race to the end of the page to watch a trailer!

When is the F1 24 release date?

The F1 24 release date is 31st May 2024, the publishers from EA have confirmed.

Even though the Formula 1 season is in full swing in the real world, fans will have to wait some time before they can take to the tarmac at home in F1 24.

At least there is plenty of F1 action to watch in the meantime!

When is the UK launch time for F1 24 early access?

Early access for F1 24 will launch in the UK on Tuesday 28th May 2024 at 4pm.

It is worth noting that to gain early access to the game a few days ahead of its scheduled release date, you must have pre-purchased the Champions Edition of F1 24.

Aside from early access, this version of the game gives players 18,000 PitCoins, a VIP Podium Pass and a pre-order livery pack, among other extras.

Naturally, this edition costs a little more, and will set players back £89.99 on their respective console stores.

Can I pre-order F1 24?

F1 24 is available for pre-order now for those players who want to fly off the grid on day one.

As well as the standard version of the game, there is the Champions Edition (as mentioned above) that comes with various extras — including liveries for teams such as McLaren and Williams — and three days of early access from 28th May 2024.

The game can be pre-ordered at GAME, Amazon, CD Keys and all the other usual suspects. You can also grab it from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam and Epic Games Store.

Which consoles and platforms can play F1 24?

F1 24 will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC (via Steam and Epic Games).

Unfortunately for owners of the Nintendo Switch, F1 24 will not be released on that handheld system. Check out our list of the best Nintendo Switch games for some alternatives.

F1 24 gameplay and story details

F1 24 builds on previous entries in the EA Sports series, with new dynamic handling, an improved tyre model, improved aerodynamic modelling and more.

It should feel more like Formula 1 than ever thanks to a load of new gameplay improvements, which you can check out in the detailed official gameplay deep dive trailer below:

Fans of career mode have a lot to look forward to as well. It has been revamped and upgraded in what EA is calling "Codemasters' most significant upgrade to career mode since 2016".

As per the official website's detailed blog post, career mode lets you, "For the first time... take the title fight through the eyes of one of the 20 stars of the current F1 season or step into the shoes of up-and-coming talent in F2."

What's more, you can even "build upon the legacy of an iconic driver from F1’s history, such as Ayrton Senna or Michael Schumacher, and show the current generation of drivers why you’re one of the greats".

Finally, "If you prefer to forge your own legacy, you can create a custom character and start as an F1 or F2 rookie."

The option is entirely up to you.

It's worth checking out the official F1 24 career mode deep dive trailer to see what all the fuss is about.

Is there an F1 24 trailer?

There is a trailer for F1 24. Check out the 'First Look at Gameplay Trailer' below while you wait for the F1 24 release date on 31st May:

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