Codemasters announces
F1 2015 is now available in stores in EMEA territories,
and the Formula One racing simulation is also available
on Steam, so the
announcement in May to expect the game on July
21st in North America may apply to the boxed edition. There are
reports of glitches in the release version and
the first patch for the game is now available (thanks
Kotaku). Here's
a launch trailer and
here's word:
F1 2015 delivers a truly immersive experience thanks to an
all-new ‘broadcast presentation’ style that recreates the unique race day
atmosphere of a GRAND PRIX™, complete with introductory grid sequences, new
motion-captured pit stops by a real world pit crew, and the iconic podium
celebrations. Using voice recognition technology available for Xbox One and
PlayStation 4 consoles, players can become immersed in the cockpit, engaging
with their race engineer through in-game voice commands with Kinect for Xbox One
and the PlayStation®Camera or compatible headsets and microphones for
PlayStation 4. Players compete as their favourite FORMULA ONE star in the
all-new Championship Season and push themselves to the limit in the challenging
Pro Season mode. The game also features fully playable 2014 FIA FORMULA ONE
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ bonus content.
To celebrate the game’s launch, Codemasters have released a new F1 2015 launch
trailer that showcases how F1 2015 takes players closer to the real-world
experience of racing in the world’s most glamorous, exciting and prestigious
motorsport, thanks to a brand new version of Codemasters’ proprietary EGO game
engine. In addition to spectacular visual fidelity, F1 2015 offers a significant
step forward in the physics-based handling model of the game, which is designed
to be inclusive for both seasoned players and those new to the series. The
handling model offers enhancements and additions in over 20 areas, including
engine and transmission, aerodynamics, fuel tank, force feedback, suspension and
most notably, a brand new tyre physics model, to recreate the breathtaking
handling characteristics of the world’s fastest and most responsive racing cars.