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Exciting News for Racing Game Fans: F1 24 Launch Date Revealed

A reputable source leaks the release date of the highly anticipated F1 24 game for PC and consoles at the end of May.
Exciting News for Racing Game Fans: F1 24 Launch Date Revealed

Highlights

  • The rumored release date for F1 24 is May 31, 2024, following a three-day early access period for Champions Edition buyers.
  • Codemasters aims to align F1 game releases with the actual Formula One seasons, making a late May launch a significant move in that direction.
  • While F1 24 is expected to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate eventually, a day-one debut on the subscription service is unlikely.

The much-anticipated F1 24 game release date has been revealed through a trusted source, indicating a launch on May 31 for both PC and consoles, after a short early access window. This release date falls two weeks before the first anniversary of the 2023 edition of the F1 series.

Among the yearly sports game updates, the F1 series stands out as one of the most consistent and beloved options available today. While the early 2000s era had its share of classics, the franchise truly hit its peak after Codemasters took over in 2010. Since then, the series has been on an upward trajectory, with last year's F1 23 being widely acclaimed as one of the best Formula One games ever created.

Anticipated Announcement of F1 24

According to the reputable insider Billbil-kun from Dealabs, the sequel is slated for release on May 31. The French source, known for accurate retail leaks, suggests that EA Sports will offer a Champions Edition of the game, providing early access starting May 28 for those purchasing the premium version at an expected price of $89.99. The official announcement of F1 24 is expected in the upcoming weeks, with a potential reveal date set for February 27.

Speculated Release Dates for F1 24

  • Early access: May 28, 2024
  • Full release: May 31, 2024

A late May launch would be another step in Codemasters' strategy to synchronize F1 game development with the corresponding Formula One seasons. Although not achieving the same precision as FIFA or EA Sports FC releases, Codemasters has been moving closer to this goal over the years. Starting from 2019, the company has consistently released new F1 games no later than July, with F1 23 hitting the market by mid-June last year.

Releasing a sequel just 11 months after the previous version poses its challenges, especially after some Codemasters developers were let go by EA in December. The timeline of F1 24's development remains unclear, but it likely began before the release of its predecessor. The availability of F1 24 on cross-generation consoles or solely on PC and current-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft is yet to be confirmed. The 2023 edition even featured a VR mode on PlayStation, albeit incompatible with the PS VR2.

Prospects for F1 24 on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Even though the availability of F1 24 on PS4 and Xbox One is uncertain, it's highly probable that EA will eventually bring the game to Xbox Game Pass, following the trend of recent entries. However, a day-one launch on the subscription service is unlikely, as F1 23 only joined Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass six months after its initial release in January.

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