With October approaching the bend very fast, means the release of Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition is coming even closer! Recently, we informed you what was going to be in the Classic Edition of Formula 1 2013, but now we can tell you in-depth of what you can expect to get, on release day.
Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition is the ultimate package to have to fulfill your Formula 1 needs. The premium limited edition package includes the Formula 1 2013 game, all new content from the 1980s and that is expanded with further content from the 1990s including additional classic tracks.
The game will feature every car, driver, circuit and crew from the 2013 season allowing gamers to race as Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes and Sergio Perez in the McLaren-Mercedes for the first time! As well as this, Formula 1 2013, as standard, includes all of the new drivers, updated rules, tyre changes and remodelled handling to authentically reflect the challenge and exhilaration of racing 2013’s stunning roster of FORMULA ONE™ cars. A range of game enhancements, split-screen and online multiplayer, plus new and returning game modes delivers the most complete Formula One gaming experience in videogame history.
The awe-inspiring Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition breaks new ground to include official classic FORMULA ONE content for the first time in the series in an expansive brand new game mode introduced by legendary broadcaster Murray Walker. Formula 1 Classics is a new mode which allows players to race against a mixture of original drivers and renowned team legends in iconic cars and features four historical circuits. Classic content can be enjoyed across a range of further game modes, online, alone or split-screen, including quick race, a custom championship, and time trials. Players will race on grids featuring FORMULA ONE cars and drivers from different eras, experiencing the differing handling characteristics and feeling the evolution of technology over the years, providing an eye-opening contrast to the cars simulated from the 2013 season.
There is a lot of content for the 1980s pack, this includes:
1980s Cars & Drivers:
- 1980 Williams FW07B
Original Driver: Alan Jones, Team Legend: Alain Prost - 1986 Team Lotus 98T
Team Legend: Mario Andretti, Team Legend: Emerson Fittipaldi - 1988 Ferrari F1-87/88C
Original Driver: Gerhard Berger, Team Legend: Michael Schumacher - 1988 Team Lotus 100T
Original Driver: Satoru Nakajima, Team Legend: Mika Hakkinen - 1988 Williams FW12
Original Driver: Nigel Mansell, Team Legend: Damon Hill
Tracks:
- Circuit De Jerez – former host of the Spanish GRAND PRIX™
- Brands Hatch – legendary former home of the British GRAND PRIX
From this we can see that there will be five iconic cars, and drivers, as well as two legendary tracks in Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition. In addition to the 1980s content, there will also be a lot of 1990s content, which includes:
1990s Cars & Drivers:
- 1992 Ferrari F92 A
Original Driver: Jean Alesi, Team Legend: TBC - 1992 Williams FW14B
Original Driver: Nigel Mansell, Team Legend: David Coulthard - 1996 Ferrari F310
Original Driver: Michael Schumacher, Team Legend: Gerhard Berger - 1996 Williams FW18
Original Driver: Damon Hill, Original Driver: Jacques Villeneuve - 1999 Ferrari F399
Original Driver: Eddie Irvine, Team Legend: Jody Scheckter - 1999 Williams FW21
Original Driver: TBC, Team Legend: Alain Prost
Tracks:
- Imola– former host of the San Marino GRAND PRIX
- Estoril – former home of the Portuguese GRAND PRIX
Much like the 1980s content, the 1990s content also features five well-known cars and two legendary tracks!
As well as all of the great content included in the Classic Edition of this year’s Formula 1 game, there will be a young driver’s test and a new scenario mode. In the ‘Expanded Young Driver Test’ you will head to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina where you set out to earn a drive in FORMULA ONE, is expanded and tuned to ease novice players into the world of FORMULA ONE. Day One will use tutorials and explanatory videos to get new players quickly racing competitively. Day Two sets a series of increasingly demanding challenges, inviting repeat plays as gamers set to improve their score and master elite driving techniques and unlock further race seats for their career. Do you think you are up to the challenge? The new scenario mode allows players to win medals in a range of authentic challenges where defining ‘racing moments’ become quick-fire, graded targets.
To further increase the real-life Formula 1 experience, you can compete in a long weekend race series, which will take you 180 minutes to complete. However, Codemasters have introduced mid-session saves which allows you to save your game half way through and pick it up at the same point at a later time.
Similarly to Formula 1 2012, there will be Full RaceNet Integration which will extend players’ FORMULA 1 experience in the game and beyond the box. F1 2012 launched with RaceNet in beta mode and has already seen over 36 million races completed by registered members. In F1 2013, RaceNet which launched in full with GRID 2™, will offer connected players regular in-game challenges, scenarios, community-wide challenges, visual stats and game progress updates to compare with their friends. Access for players is free via desktop, mobile or via dedicated apps allowing players to stay connected to their Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition experience, and their progress in other Codemasters racing games, wherever they are.
Overall, it appears that there will be bunch of content, in the Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition, for gamers to enjoy and keep them playing for a long time. With 1980s and 1990s content included, Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition looks to be the best Formula 1 game yet!
Will you be picking up Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition to get your hands on the limited and exclusive content?
Formula 1 2013: Classic Edition releases on Friday 4th October for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
