Hey all, there is only one week to go until Early Access starts! If you don’t know how to get it, simply pre-order the Champions Edition and you can jump in the game from May 28th.
Not only do you get up to three days early access but you get to take part in the exclusive Max Verstappen Challenge Career events that are ONLY available during these three days of early access, designed with the help of the reigning world champion himself, You will take on 6 challenges over the three days to earn his 2024 season helmet to use on your own personal driver avatar in Driver Career mode, My Team, and F1® World.
Let’s dive into what Max is challenging you with.
May 28th
Day one will take you to a pair of iconic tracks from the early rounds in the 2024 season. Japan’s iconic figure-of-eight Suzuka circuit and the idyllic Imola circuit in northern Italy. Suzuka is one of the toughest driving challenges in F1®, boasting a free-flowing layout with high-speed direction changes that reward the smoothest drivers. Whereas Imola is a true strategist’s circuit - a track where overtaking can be tough, and tactical thinking can make all the difference.
May 29th
Day two takes you first to Belgium, the country of Max’s birth, and to the ultimate driver’s circuit, Spa-Francorchamps. This legendary venue is special to every F1® fan and in F1® 24 we’ve overhauled the in-game track too. It’s now more accurate to real life than ever before. Iconic corners like La Source, Eau Rouge, the Bus Stop, and more have all been updated to create our best-ever version of this circuit.
Once you’ve mastered the updated Spa circuit, your next challenge takes you 300 km across the border into Max’s home country of the Netherlands and to the beachside Circuit Zandvoort. A tight, technical track that only the best drivers have mastered since it first hosted the Dutch Grand Prix way back in 1950.
May 30th
The final episode of Max’s Challenge Career starts at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, the home of the United States Grand Prix.
COTA is one of the most unusual tracks in F1®, starting with a massive steep climb into the first corner, followed by an ultra-high-speed esses section, and challenging technical corners in the latter part of the lap. Many of which have more than one potential ideal racing line.
If that wasn’t challenging enough, the final race visits Interlagos in Brazil. Home to some of the most passionate fans in F1®, this unforgiving track is another that mixes high-risk, high-speed corners with slower technical sections where the driver’s commitment can make all the difference to the lap time. It’s no wonder that it’s a favourite of Max’s.
What is Challenge Career Mode?
This is a new way for our community to experience the F1® season. Challenge Career offers you episodic competitive play with mini Career scenarios to test your skills through unique events and challenges. Compete for the best scores on the community leaderboards. And have your say on future content episodes by voting in our social media polls.
Available to Pre-purchase Now
Players who pre-purchase* the digital-exclusive Champions Edition by May 31 will get immediate access to a selection of 2024 liveries for use in F1®️ 23’s special Time Trial mode^, as well as the two new Icons, 18,000 PitCoin**, an F1® World Bumper Pack, up to three days of early access starting May 28 including exclusive Verstappen-inspired special events with unique unlockable rewards, and one bonus VIP Podium Pass.
Plus, those who own F1®️ 2021, F1®️ 22, or F1®️ 23, can take advantage of a 15% loyalty discount on F1®️ 24 Champions Edition pre-purchases. Load any of these games to find out how.
Players pre-purchasing* the Standard Edition will receive 5,000 PitCoin** and an F1® World Starter Pack.
*Conditions and Restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-24/disclaimers for details.
**Virtual currency to spend in-game.
^Online connection required alongside copy of EA SPORTS F1® 23. Only applicable to Champions Edition pre-orders.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488620/F1_24/