F1 2016 - New Features & Trailers! Formation lap, 22 player multiplayer, manual starts!

[jennyannem 41]

Original Post here: http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/07/f1-2016-new-features-trailer/

Today, we’re very happy to reveal that F1 2016, the official videogame of the 2016 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, will take you deeper into the sport than ever before with 22 player online racing, and the introduction of features such as the Formation Lap and manual starts.

We’re taking you to the next level by replicating the real world sport like never before with the Formation Lap appearing for the first time, allowing you to experience the height of the pre-race tension and warm your tyres in preparation for the all-important start.

We've also released a new trailer, which is below, which features in-game footage and shows off the new time-of-day editor, action from the paddock and hospitality area, including your engineer and agent, as well as the pit lane, grid and track .

Alongside the previously announced Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car (which you can read here), F1 2016 will also include manual race starts. You’ll need to engage your clutch and balance your revs, as you wait for the lights to go out. Your reaction time is vital here, as too early and you risk a jump start, or getting stuck on the grid as the anti-stall engages.

You’ll also be able to have manual control over your pit lane entry and braking, so you can look to minimising the time lost when pitting. You’ll also need to brake in time to avoid a penalty for speeding in the pit lane, which is also a feature included in F1 2016, along with a new five second pit stop penalty.

We talked to Principal Games Designer Lee Mather about this:

“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 multiplayer support for up to 22 drivers, you can form a full grid of human players across the 21 circuits featured in the 2016 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including the tight Baku street circuit, the latest addition to the calendar.

The more observant of you will have noticed the pit wall boards in some of our previous screenshots, these will be in-game, delivering crucial information to you, presenting you with exactly what you see while watching a race. There's also a realistic penalty system and car damage sensitivity, and for the very first time in the franchise, we've introduced wheel tethers as well.

We're very proud to announce our brand new pro surfaces: remodelled kerbs, and surfacing add to the level of realism. We've also been adding new physics into the game, allowing you really emulate the sport.

This is alongside our previously announced career mode in single player, where you’re able to create your own legend in the expansive Career Mode which stretches for up to ten seasons and includes drama both on and off the track.

Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more updates.

[vvvili 0]

OH MY ******** GOD! That looks insane! :love: 

[Rhyme_Latvia 10]

Well there will be some really happy people :)

[ivesdeblieck 2]

That looks nice! Manual starts and formation laps are features we all were after for a long time. 

[7thGearRL 8]

Thank you, fantastic news. What we all wanted.

[Bcolt93 0]

i uhm... need to change my pants... but I'll be back to praise codies in a bit.

[JP072 2]

Okay now iam just hyped as hell!:) now its even harder to wait till the 19th of august.

[TheCroc84 124]

hype levels to overdrive.

Im now wondering what will be the new "you should add the formation lap"

I guess add the 30min pit opening installtion laps?

[sanderv1981 1]

Wow this sounds and looks amazing! Really glad i pre-orderd this game already. 

[Tomi1997 25]

And she never fails to disappoint. Give @jennyannem a Grammy and the rest of the codemasters team 

[speeddemon8021 0]

Credit where it's due all that sounds great assuming everything works as it should it's almost tempting to pre-order now

[AEROViperUK 0]

Very impressed with how this years game is looking. A lot of features that have been wanted for a few years. As someone who races in a league i'm really happy about the 22 player online, please let it work! 

Realistic damage sensitivity is another nice addition. :smile:

[Bcolt93 0]

gotta say this is a no doubt day 1 buy for me, i would pre-order but its not in the Canadian psn store yet. the league racing is going to be the best its ever been 

[Chilza381 0]

Wow!! This is the most excited I've ever been for an F1 game, even more than 2010. I seriously never imagined that all these features would also be included along with the ones previously announced. This is pretty much my dream F1 game now. I loved the physics and AI from 2015 but little else. Now it's looking like F1 2016 will finally be the complete package.

[DarkMarkXD 13]

OMG I love you Codemasters, this looks so good! It took too long for the news to come out, BUT THE HYPE IS ON!!!!

I'm now pre-ordering for sure, thanks for listening to the community :)

[Gav25182 0]

Impressed CM, if these features can be delivered smoothly and relatively bug free then you'll deserve a large pat on the back. As always, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating, but good stuff to see. Promising.

[peanutt2000 79]

That sounds fantastic and was well worth the wait, roll on August 19th!

[Seriously 0]

INCREDIBLE . SOOOO INCREDIBLE. I can't wait for it . SO A BIG HYPE. Now there's is everything what I need . Thanks soooo much Codemasters.
I LOVE you . AND BIG THANKS to JENNY . For writing this text. Thanks so much . I have to calm down ,because of this HYPE :blush:

[peanutt2000 79]

Hope to god you can practice starts in the practice sessions!!!

[ImDyingYouIdiot 0]

Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe just how hard my nipples are right about now.

And my favourite part? This, right here: https://gfycat.com/ArcticOrganicHorsefly

[Runalf 0]

The big question remains... Do cars ghost when retire? 

[peanutt2000 79]

will there be any news on the championship season for 2016? Career mode isn't everyone's main thing they wanna play. Great news though 

[Anthony647 0]

it is looking awesome! @jennyannem as you said before on the forum we will love it lol 

[HugoAgante 0]

This is amazing!!!! Codemasters really exceeded themselves here! I gotta say, I wasn't expecting formation lap nor manual starts/manual pits to come in F1 2016 :o  

And that extra detail of the pit wall boards, that is simply outstanding! A whole new level of realism and authenticity! I hope it gives us really important info. I rather have it being shown in the pit wall boards than in the HUD (just wished it was the official F1 HUD...), as it's much more realistic this way!

Anyway it's looking really good so far!

Glad I pre-ordered the game :smiley: Let's hope it's as good as it's promising to be!

[cdrwmagnex 8]

Hopefully all these new features don't introduce new bugs and online instability. But I'd say this is amazing