The advent ofF1 22is something that many fans are eagerly awaiting. Codemasters has been at the helm of one of the most realistic and enjoyable racing games around, with each installment in the series bringing something fresh and engaging to the table. Given this fact, it’s easy to see why the hype surroundingF1 22’s release is so prominent — fans want to see exactly what is so special about this game.
There are already several changes promised inF1 22that are bound to make gameplay all the more riveting. The best changes of the bunch are mentioned below, and fans are solemnly hoping that the minor issues of this title can be rectified with relative ease.
10Better Track Surfaces
This might seem like a minor change, butrealism is a huge part of what sells theF1racing gamesas genuine simulators. So, it’s important that tracks in the game look and feel as authentic as possible.
Codemasters have worked hard trying to improve these surfaces to breathe new life into these racetracks. So far, the work seems absolutely stellar, and fans can’t wait to race at their favorite tracks once again.
9The Inclusion Of Supercars
For the first time in anF1game, regular supercars can also be driven on the circuits! This seems like a huge undertaking, but the advanced nature of Codemasters' engine means that this inclusion is completely feasible.
Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes are the constructors with their supercars in the game. Of course, it also goes without saying that the safety cars can also be driven, although fans can only hope that a hybrid mode exists that pits both supercars and the normal F1 regulation cars against each other.
8Improved Rain Spray
An F1 race in the rain is a thing of pure joy. It’s a ton of fun to zoom through tracks and leave opponents in a haze of rain spray, adding insult to injury.
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InF1 22, this rain spray is improved as well. This is probably a consequence of simulating more realistic tracks, leading to cars leaving bigger mists of water in their wake.
7New And Updated Tracks
Given the inclusion of a new track in the form of the Miami GP to the F1 calendar, it’s only a given that this racecourse would also be featured in the game. However, that’s not the only change coming to the tracks.
Since Abu Dhabi, Spain, and Australia have updated the layouts of their tracks as well, the same changes have been made forF1 22as well. In fact, the Australia track has also been laser-scanned, allowing for a greater degree of accuracy while designing said track for the game.
6More Player Control During The Formation Lap
The aim ofF1 22is tohelp players feel like bona fide racecar drivers. So, it’s easy to see why something as simple as a formation lap also needs to be as engaging as possible.
Now, fans can achieve the same in the game by micromanaging everything during this phase. They can stop manually in their starting position as well, which can either feel really accurate or goofy if the player messes up.
5Minor Changes To The Pit Stop System
Pit stops are a major part of any F1 race.This has generally been automated inF1games with varying degrees of success, butF1 22aims to change this system in small but meaningful ways.
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Just like formation laps, players now have a greater degree of control over the pit stops as well. Hopefully, this can allow players to achieve quick pit stops instead of relying on the AI to nail the job.
4Realistic Handling Changes
Oversteering and understeering are two of the biggest issues thatevery F1 driver faces. These racers need to constantly manage their car so that it doesn’t lose control and crash, which is a real possibility.
InF1 22, changes have been made to the handling to make the oversteer and understeer problems more realistic. Players need to be wary of their acceleration, turn speed, and everything else along the same lines while playing this game, especially on harder circuits.
3Higher AI Aggression
Aggressive AI can make or break a game likeF1 22. For the most part, the AI in previous games were pretty cool with their overtakes,although some of the moves they pulled off were pretty bizarre.
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WhileF1 22has stated that drivers will become more aggressive in the game, players can only hope that this doesn’t come at the cost of realism. Thankfully, players can trust Codemasters when it comes to developing realistic racing games, and F1 should ideally be in the right hands here.
2The F1 Life Mode
F1 Life is a unique mode that is making its way to the series for the very first time. It is supposedly a way for players tocreate a virtual avatar and flaunt their accomplishments in the game.
Not a lot is known about this mode, and fans are hoping that there’s more than what meets the eye when it comes to these changes. Thankfully, given the inclusion of classic single-player modes, it won’t be a huge deal if F1 Life turns out to be a dud.
1VR Compatibility
For the first time in theF1series, PC players can now plug in headsets to actually sit in the cockpit of an F1 car. The sheer impact this change would have on a player’s immersion is bound to be significant.
It might be resource-intensive, butplaying an F1 race in VRis going to be a ton of fun. Owners of these headsets will have a field day as they experience the highest level of immersion ever enabled in anF1game.
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