{"id":51951,"date":"2025-08-08T04:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/51951\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T04:53:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:53:19","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/51951\/","title":{"rendered":"EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s almost time to hit the grid. Here\u2019s your one-stop-shop on all of the key information, content and advancements we\u2019ve made to this year\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

Pre-Load Timings<\/p>\n

First-off, let\u2019s get F1\u00ae 25 onto your console\/PC. If you\u2019ve pre-ordered, you can download the game to your system from the dates below.<\/p>\n

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Iconic Edition Launch Times:<\/p>\n

Xbox: May 15, 10:00 UTCPlayStation: May 25, 15:00 UTCSteam: May 20, 15:00 UTCEA Play Pro: May 20, 15:00 UTC<\/p>\n

Standard Edition Launch Times:<\/p>\n

Xbox: May 15, 10:00 UTCPlayStation: May 28, 15:00 UTCSteam: May 20, 15:00 UTC
\nLaunch Timings<\/p>\n

The big day is fast approaching, Iconic Edition players can hit the track from as early as May 27. Check out the timings below for both Iconic and Standard Edition.<\/p>\n

Additionally, EA Play members can trial F1\u00ae 25 for 5 hours from May 27, and EA Play Pro members will have full access to the Iconic Edition<\/a> from the same date.<\/p>\n

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Iconic Edition Launch Times:<\/p>\n

May 27th:<\/p>\n

08:00 PDT – Los Angeles09:00 MDT – Mexico City11:00 EDT – New York12:00 BRT – Rio de Janeiro16:00 BST – London17:00 CEST – Berlin23:00 CST – Beijing<\/p>\n

May 28th:<\/p>\n

00:00 JST – Tokyo01:00 AEST – Sydney<\/p>\n

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Standard Edition Launch Times:<\/p>\n

May 30th:<\/p>\n

08:00 PDT – Los Angeles09:00 MDT – Mexico City11:00 EDT – New York12:00 BRT – Rio de Janeiro16:00 BST – London17:00 CEST – Berlin23:00 CST – Beijing<\/p>\n

May 31st:<\/p>\n

00:00 JST – Tokyo01:00 AEST – Sydney
\nPC Specs<\/p>\n

Playing on PC? Here are our recommended build specifications for various experiences.<\/p>\n

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Official Soundtrack:<\/p>\n

Now an annual tradition for the EA SPORTS F1\u00ae games, here is this year\u2019s list of licensed music tracks that you\u2019ll enjoy throughout the game\u2019s menus. In addition to the beats below, the game will also feature an original score.<\/p>\n

2ndstar ft. Scrufizzer \u2022 Bruk OutAlfie Templeman ft. Nile Rodgers \u2022 Just A Dance (Safari Riot – Kill Dave Remix)Anna Sofia ft. LZee \u2022 MonacoAnyma ft. Ellie Goulding \u2022 HypnotizedAUSTIN MILLZ, KAH-LO \u2022 HOT & MYSTERIOUSDevault ft. Slayyyter \u2022 Behind the Wheel (Depeche Mode Cover)Diplo & Mau P ft. Gunna \u2022 ReceiptsDogger & Mindstate \u2022 Fuego\u00a0Elderbrook & Vintage Culture \u2022 RunJamie xx, Honey Dijon \u2022 Baddy On The Floor\u00a0Kaskade, Wilkinson & Paige Cavell \u2022 Shine OnKREAM \u2022 InterstellarMartin Wave ft. Izzy Bizu \u2022 ControlMild Minds \u2022 DNAnimino \u2022 Do It Like Me\u00a0Non\u00f4 \u2022 Old SkoolPebbles&TamTam \u2022 PINK LIKE SUKIRaffa FL, MichaelBM, Jayie, ft. Vika \u2022 LatinamericaRB\u00d8R, Simo Moumen \u2022 Never Go BackSOFI TUKKER \u2022 Bread (DJ Seinfeld Remix)\u00a0Steve Angello, Modern Tales \u2022 Darkness In MeSub Focus & Katy B \u2022 Push The TempoThe Dare \u2022 I Destroyed DiscoThe Midnight \u2022 Chariotthreesixnine ft. Luckhardt \u2022 RIGHT NOW\u00a0\u00a0Waeys, Nathan Smoker, Verbz \u2022 I Don’t Wanna Know<\/p>\n

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Achievement & Trophy List<\/p>\n

Achievement Hunters, here is your set of challenges for this year\u2019s game<\/a>. To get 100% completion, you\u2019ll experience all aspects of the game, including this year\u2019s innovations to My Team and the blockbuster that is Braking Point 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What\u2019s new in F1 25?<\/p>\n

Here is a breakdown of everything new and noteworthy that you can look forward to in F1\u00ae 25, from as early as May 27.<\/p>\n

For further details, check out our previous articles and videos here:<\/p>\n

My Team 2.0:<\/p>\n

One of the series\u2019 most popular game modes, My Team receives its biggest overhaul since it was introduced in F1\u00ae 2020, challenging you to call the shots as the owner of your F1\u00ae team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition to handling day-to-day running of the critical facilities that make an F1\u00ae team tick such as Engineering, Personnel and Corporate, you\u2019ll be responsible for recruiting and managing a pair of drivers to represent your team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Then, during race weekends, you\u2019ll be given the choice as to which driver you\u2019d like to take to the track.<\/p>\n

Check out our Deep Dive to all the details:<\/p>\n

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LIDAR:<\/p>\n

F1\u00ae 25 takes a big step forward when it comes to graphical fidelity. Not only do the tracks look better than ever, but they’re much more accurate too, thanks to Light Detection and Ranging scanning, also known as LIDAR.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bahrain, Miami, Melbourne, Suzuka and Imola join Silverstone and have all been digitally scanned, generating millions of data points. This data, ranging from tiny asphalt surface details to the height of kerbs and distance to barriers, is used for unprecedented accuracy when recreating tracks in-game, ensuring you feel every bump and change in elevation, just like F1\u00ae drivers.<\/p>\n

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Reverse Tracks:<\/p>\n

In a first for the official F1\u00ae games, you can experience some of your favourite races in a unique way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Race around Silverstone, Zandvoort, and the Red Bull Ring in a reverse track layout. Enjoy these once-familiar circuits in Grand Prix, Time Trial, and Multiplayer, or add them to My Team and Driver Career from your second season onwards.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t a case of just turning the cars around on the starting grid. On top of computer-controlled (AI) drivers needing to be retrained, you\u2019ll notice that every detail in a typical Grand Prix has been adapted for racing in reverse. This includes subtle changes you may not even think about such as brake boards, start-lights, off-track cameras for replays, grid boxes, and even marshals and flag wavers.<\/p>\n

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Handling, AI & Graphics Enhancements:<\/p>\n

Through a combination of rigorous internal tests and feedback gathered from the EA SPORTS F1\u00ae community, F1\u00ae Sim Racing participants, and EA Creator Network members, a number of changes have been made to how cars feel in F1\u00ae 25. There\u2019s many points to cover on this topic, and we\u2019ve done so here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the studio has tuned AI drivers to better reflect their overtaking capabilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other adjustments have been made, such as AI now being more likely to pull off defensive manoeuvres when protecting a position. Furthermore, the AI will make better tactical decisions as to when to deploy DRS (Drag Reduction System) and ERS.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moving on to the visuals, we’ve balanced the lighting of the game to give each daylight weather scenario a more realistic look. Watch how the shadows in full sun transition and cloud cover appear more naturally or disappear completely.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition, an emerging PC-exclusive innovation called Path Tracing is being introduced.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Expanding on Ray Tracing technology and available as a new \u201cUltra Max\u201d option in the graphics settings, light now follows every bounced path, including that from indirect lighting and multiple reflections. Shade, light, and colours dynamically shift as they would in real-life, whether you\u2019re racing under the thousands of lights in Bahrain or navigating the castle section on Baku at sunset.<\/p>\n

If you have a PC capable of experiencing it, Path Tracing is the most realistic simulation of light on track that we\u2019ve ever delivered.<\/p>\n

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What to Play First?<\/p>\n

F1\u00ae 25 is a vast game with something for everyone. Whether this is your first time on-track or you\u2019re a veteran of the grid, here\u2019s some suggestions on where to begin your journey:<\/p>\n

Braking Point 3 \u2022 Live out your very own blockbuster through this original story of Konnersport\u2019s dramatic challenge for glory. This is a great starting point for new players and those looking for a narrative experience.<\/p>\n

Driver Career \u2022 Choose a real-world driver or race as your own creation across multiple seasons. Battle your rivals on and off-track to get the best seat and take the title. Add Konnersport or APXGP as an 11th team to drive for and compete against.<\/p>\n

My Team \u2022 Take charge as the owner and principal of your very own F1\u00ae team, or bring Konnersport or APXGP to the grid as the 11th team. Hire drivers, develop your car and manage your workforce in our biggest game mode yet.<\/p>\n

F1\u00ae The Movie \u2022 Experience the cinematic event of the year ahead of its theatrical release in June. Drive as Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce as APXGP challenge the grid.<\/p>\n

F1\u00ae World \u2022 The hub for solo, competitive and casual play. Create your own races with Grand Prix\u2122, set hotlaps in Time Trial, beat the best in Ranked Multiplayer and take on Invitationals with your friends to unlock rewards.<\/p>\n

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Pre-Order Now<\/p>\n

Developed by Codemasters, EA SPORTS F1\u00ae 25 launches May 30, 2025 for PlayStation\u00ae5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players who own F1\u00ae 23 or F1\u00ae 24 on PlayStation\u00ae5, Xbox Series X|S, EA App, or Steam\u00ae can take advantage of a 15% pre-order loyalty* discount\u2020\u2020 off the Iconic Edition.<\/p>\n

Pre-order* the F1\u00ae 25 Iconic Edition<\/a> to get up to 3-days early access, a number of perks linked to cover star Lewis Hamilton and Apple Original Films\u2019 F1***, as well as a selection of instantly available 2025 season liveries for use in F1\u00ae 24 Time Trial mode**, and much more.<\/p>\n

Pre-order* the F1\u00ae 25 Standard Edition<\/a>, featuring cover stars Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, and Oliver Bearman and get the F1\u00ae 75 Celebration Pack, F1\u00ae World \u201cStarter Pack\u201d, and 5,000 PitCoin.<\/p>\n

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***APXGP content and chapter scenarios not available at launch; see ea.com\/games\/f1\/f1-25 for details & availability. Internet connection & all game updates required.<\/p>\n

\u2020\u2020Offers may vary or change. See retailer site for details. Loyalty offer not available on PlayStation\u00ae 4 and Xbox One.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s almost time to hit the grid. Here\u2019s your one-stop-shop on all of the key information, content and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[1687,372,6537,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-51951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-f1","tag-f1","tag-formula-1","tag-formula1","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51951"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51951\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}