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22 player multiplayer support confirmed for F1 2016

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If you want to be serious about F1, then filling a grid full of human players is vital…and that is exactly what will be happening with F1 2016.

Arriving on August 19th 2016 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, F1 2016 will take the real world sport to the next level with a gird full of players competing for every corner and screaming down every straight. Additionally, the introduction of the Formation Lap, the warming of tyres and manual starts will ensure the immersive feel is even greater.

Codemasters has previously announced that both the Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car will feature in this year’s game and they will now be complemented by the addition of manual race starts adding to the pressure on the driver as they sit on the grid. They will have to engage the clutch and balance the revs as they wait for the lights to go out. Reaction times are vital to avoid a jump start by going too early or getting stuck on the grid as the anti stall engages.

The driver will also be able to have manual control over their pit lane entry and braking as they look to minimise the time they lose when pitting. They will also need to brake in time to avoid a penalty for speeding in the pit lane, which also features in this year’s game along with the inclusion of the new five second pit stop penalty.

Principal Games Designer, Lee Mather, said: “We strive to create a game that is as close to the actual sport as possible. We have listened to the feedback from our community and that has resulted in us introducing the Safety Car, Virtual Safety Car, Formation Lap, manual race starts and the host of other gameplay features that get us even closer to the real sport and add to the experience for the player.

“Increasing the multiplayer support to 22 players was extremely important to us,” added Lee. “We want to be able to fill the whole grid with human players to create those great race moments and stories. It also provides greater support for online leagues.

With 21 circuits and multiplayer support for up to 22 drivers, F1 2016 allows players to form a full grid of human players, something which should be key for those interested in league action.  In single player, gamers are also able to create their own legend in the expansive Career Mode which stretches for up to ten seasons and includes drama both on and off the track.

Finally, the F1 2016 Limited Edition includes the ‘CAREER BOOSTER’ DLC PACK, which will give players a head start in their career as well as exclusive Career Helmet and Laptop designs.

You can see all the new features, the paddock, the garage, pit lane, grid and the all-important hospitality areas in the new trailer below.

Neil Watton
Neil Wattonhttps://www.thexboxhub.com/
An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. I have since loved every second of the 360's life and am now just as obsessed with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - mostly with the brilliant indie scene that has come to the fore. Gamertag is neil363, feel free to add me to your list.
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