F1 25 game: Release date, price and new features explained

More and more details are being revealed about the F1 25 game by EA SPORTS, offering Formula 1 fans a fresh wave of updates ahead of its release. 

From enhanced realism to brand-new game modes, here's everything you need to know about the F1 25 game.

F1 25 game release date

The F1 25 game will be released on 30 May 2025. 

Fans who opt for the premium Iconic Edition will gain early access, with the ability to start playing from 27 May 2025.

F1 25 game price and editions

The standard edition of the F1 25 game will retail for £69.99.

For those looking for additional perks, the Iconic Edition is available for £89.99. This upgraded version includes exclusive content, such as:

• Three days of early access
• Playable scenarios based on Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming F1 movie
• Lewis Hamilton and F1 75-themed items

New features in the F1 25 game

EA SPORTS and Codemasters have packed the F1 25 game with several notable improvements and additions:

Laser-scanned tracks

For the first time, select circuits have been recreated with the same laser-scan technology used in more advanced racing simulation software, providing unprecedented accuracy in track surfaces and surroundings. 

Confirmed tracks include Albert Park in Melbourne and Sakhir in Bahrain, with a full list of upgraded venues to be announced closer to launch.

Reversed track layouts

Adding a fun twist, players will be able to drive circuits in a reverse layout, providing fans with a unique experience of lapping their favourite tracks in the opposite direction.

My Team mode overhaul

The popular My Team mode, first introduced in 2020, sees a significant overhaul for F1 25. Players will now be able to:

• Select which driver they race as before each event
• Take on new off-track responsibilities to further immerse themselves in the team management experience
• More details about the My Team updates are expected closer to the release date

Braking Point returns

The narrative-driven Braking Point mode makes its return in F1 25 as well, following the dramatic story of the Butler family as they navigate politics and rivalries in the world of F1.

F1 movie tie-in content

Post-launch, Iconic Edition players will gain access to playable scenarios inspired by events in the highly anticipated F1 movie directed by Joseph Kosinski.

Which consoles will the F1 25 game be released on?

The F1 25 game will be available on current generation platforms:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S
• PC

For the first time since F1 2014, there will be no version available on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, allowing the developers to fully harness the power of newer hardware.

F1 25 game cover stars

The cover of the F1 25 game features a trio of F1 stars:

• Oscar Piastri
• Carlos Sainz
• Ollie Bearman

Meanwhile, the Iconic Edition showcases Lewis Hamilton in his new-for-2025 Ferrari suit on the cover, replacing Max Verstappen, who featured in previous editions.