F1 25 Release Date Set for May 30; Official PC System Requirements Revealed

EA Sports Unveils F1 25 – Release Details and Features

EA Sports has announced the arrival of F1 25, a new installment in the acclaimed FIA Formula One World Championship racing series. Players can look forward to racing action starting from May 30 on platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. Pre-orders are currently available, with the Standard Edition set at $59.99, while the Iconic Edition is priced at $79.99.

Those who pre-order will receive the exclusive F1 75 Celebration Pack (including a suit, gloves, and livery).The Standard Edition also includes:

F1 World Starter Pack: 10, 000 cash and F1 World Resources
5, 000 PitCoin virtual currency

The Iconic Edition offers additional enticing bonuses such as:

Lewis Hamilton Iconic Pack
Special Lewis Hamilton F1 World Event in F1 24
Three days of early access
F1 The Movie – Chapter Scenarios
APXGP Team Pack
Instant access to the 2025 season liveries in Time Trial for F1 24
F3 Driver Icons
F1 World Bumper Pack: 50, 000 cash, a unique upgrade card, F1 World Resources, and a 7-day XP boost
18, 000 PitCoin for in-game purchases
One month subscription to F1 TV Pro (available to U. S.customers only)

Innovative Gameplay Features in F1 25

Among the innovations, Braking Point 3 returns as the latest chapter in the game’s story mode. Players will find themselves navigating a turbulent championship journey with the Konnersport team facing dramatic events.

Furthermore, the ever-popular My Team mode has received significant improvements, allowing players to take on the role of F1 team owners. The latest iteration of the EGO engine promises enhanced circuit authenticity using LIDAR technology, enriching the overall gaming experience. More insights regarding gameplay and new features will be revealed in the forthcoming F1 25 Deep Dive series.

According to Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters:

F1 25 delivers more ways for players to experience Formula 1 and race their way, from the drama of Braking Point to making headlines in the pursuit of World Championship glory. This year, there are new opportunities for players to connect, collaborate, and compete than ever before. We look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks.

For those interested in the game’s system requirements, you can find detailed specifications on the Steam page. Notably, the essential requirements for F1 25 are largely consistent with those for F1 24, indicating minimal visual enhancements.

System Requirements for F1 25

Minimum Requirements

Processor: 64-bit processor and operating system required
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Version 21H1 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / 9600k (VR) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / 2600X (VR)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) / GTX 1660Ti (VR) / RTX 2060 (RT) or AMD RX 570 (8GB) / RX 590 (VR) / 6700XT (RT) / Intel Arc A380 (VR/RT)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 100 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
VR Support: Various VR headsets supported
Additional Notes: AVX2-compatible CPU with 4 cores @ 2.2Ghz or greater, Shader Model 6.6 or newer, 1Mbps up with < 60ms ping required

Recommended Requirements

Processor: 64-bit processor and operating system required
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Version 21H1 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i5-9600k or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 (+VR) / RTX 3070 (RT) or AMD RX 6600XT / RX 6700XT (VR) / RX 6800 (RT) / Intel Arc A580 (VR/RT)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 100 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
VR Support: Multiple VR headsets supported
Additional Notes: AVX2-compatible CPU with 4 cores @ 2.2Ghz or greater, Shader Model 6.6 or newer, 3Mbps up with < 30ms ping recommended