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

[Fizzy2k 0]

All of this sounds like a dream come true for F1 fans, you guys really listened to your fans and delivered. Lets hope multiplayer isn't the disaster it was in F1 2015. And we can actually get into full lobbies and whatnot.

[peanutt2000 79]

jennyannem said:

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.

Hi Jenny great news!! Will there be any news on Chapionship season today?

[Luke9931 0]

Anyone else notice when you are a Force India on the start there's a spot open in front of you? Like can cars now start from the pitlane?!

[Britpoint 4]

Luke9931 said:

Anyone else notice when you are a Force India on the start there's a spot open in front of you? Like can cars now start from the pitlane?!

The Force India just got a really bad start so the car in front was long out of its box ^^

[winnerofssdc 1]

Just a question and hopefully someone can answer it. But will we have to use the clutch ect.. To launch on the formation lap?

[Britpoint 4]

Yes, you use the same start procedure on the formation lap.

[Luke9931 0]

Britpoint said:

Luke9931 said:

Anyone else notice when you are a Force India on the start there's a spot open in front of you? Like can cars now start from the pitlane?!

The Force India just got a really bad start so the car in front was long out of its box ^^

I dont know man. To me it looks like a car is missing

[rockmoon26 0]

@Britpoint, when the race ends is there now a cool-down lap? Or just the immediate cut-scenes?

[VirtuaIceMan 92]

My fear is that lots of new featurs may introduce new bugs :neutral:

Sounds good though. Next thing people will ask for is to be able to follow the safety car at the start, if it's heavy rain :-p

[winnerofssdc 1]

Britpoint said:

Yes, you use the same start procedure on the formation lap.

Thanks for the quick reply. And awesome!  :)

[FOneFanatic 181]

Very cool update indeed!!!! I love the New Physics part I also hope the formation lap is optional for Quick Races.

[peanutt2000 79]

@Britpoint any news on the championship mode for this years game??

[BeMu 0]

Really looking forward to this! Hopefully online will be stable and I won't be too bad at manual starts ;)

[sjsharp2010 225]

Have to admit this is starting to sound better and better all the time but I hope the formation lap is optional though as I personally prefer to just focus on the race. Perhaps in the difficulty settings and such so have an option at least so it can be skipped for those that would prefer to just focus on the racing aspect of the game.

I'm speaking more for those that like the way the game handles now  and prefer a little easier more arcade settings for their games because after what I went through with F1 2013 I wouldn't want that to happen again.  I'm not saying take any of these things out as they sound good and I know a lot of people like them and will want to race with them and that's fine I may well do the same yet. I'm just talking about having options within the game to disable them should either the systems not  work or we don't want to use them.

BTW this isn't a post hating on this so don't hit the disagree button on me for this I'm just asking whether it's possible to turn certain things off for those that might prefer the way things are.

@jennyannem ?

[CavSTiago 0]

Codemasters deserves 1000 Awesomes. 
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[TARJAM 0]

that is insane !!! are super happy and cannot wait for the game. Hoping no major bugs!!!

[CavSTiago 0]

sjsharp2010 said:

Have to admit this is starting to sound better and better all the time but I hope the formation lap is optional though as I personally prefer to just focus on the race. Perhaps in the difficulty settings and such so have an option at least so it can be skipped for those that would prefer to just focus on the racing aspect of the game.

I'm speaking more for those that like the way the game handles now  and prefer a little easier more arcade settings for their games because after what I went through with F1 2013 I wouldn't want that to happen again.  I'm not saying take any of these things out as they sound good and I know a lot of people like them and will want to race with them and that's fine I may well do the same yet. I'm just talking about having options within the game to disable them should either the systems not  work or we don't want to use them.

BTW this isn't a post hating on this so don't hit the disagree button on me for this I'm just asking whether it's possible to turn certain things off for those that might prefer the way things are.

@jennyannem ?

I buy 100 F1 games 2016 and give for free,

If Codemasters is not to put the option to disable all these new manual features.

[jennyannem 41]

sjsharp2010 said:

Have to admit this is starting to sound better and better all the time but I hope the formation lap is optional though as I personally prefer to just focus on the race. Perhaps in the difficulty settings and such so have an option at least so it can be skipped for those that would prefer to just focus on the racing aspect of the game.

I'm speaking more for those that like the way the game handles now  and prefer a little easier more arcade settings for their games because after what I went through with F1 2013 I wouldn't want that to happen again.  I'm not saying take any of these things out as they sound good and I know a lot of people like them and will want to race with them and that's fine I may well do the same yet. I'm just talking about having options within the game to disable them should either the systems not  work or we don't want to use them.

BTW this isn't a post hating on this so don't hit the disagree button on me for this I'm just asking whether it's possible to turn certain things off for those that might prefer the way things are.

@jennyannem ?

You can skip formation lap if you don't want it. You can also opt out of manual starts too if you wish :)

[CavSTiago 0]

I hope to see very distorted images when running on a lot of rain.
Water Sprays seem much bulkier. :)  <3  :)

[peanutt2000 79]

jennyannem said:

sjsharp2010 said:

Have to admit this is starting to sound better and better all the time but I hope the formation lap is optional though as I personally prefer to just focus on the race. Perhaps in the difficulty settings and such so have an option at least so it can be skipped for those that would prefer to just focus on the racing aspect of the game.

I'm speaking more for those that like the way the game handles now  and prefer a little easier more arcade settings for their games because after what I went through with F1 2013 I wouldn't want that to happen again.  I'm not saying take any of these things out as they sound good and I know a lot of people like them and will want to race with them and that's fine I may well do the same yet. I'm just talking about having options within the game to disable them should either the systems not  work or we don't want to use them.

BTW this isn't a post hating on this so don't hit the disagree button on me for this I'm just asking whether it's possible to turn certain things off for those that might prefer the way things are.

@jennyannem ?

You can skip formation lap if you don't want it. You can also opt out of manual starts too if you wish :)

Championship mode??????

[CavSTiago 0]

jennyannem said:

sjsharp2010 said:

Have to admit this is starting to sound better and better all the time but I hope the formation lap is optional though as I personally prefer to just focus on the race. Perhaps in the difficulty settings and such so have an option at least so it can be skipped for those that would prefer to just focus on the racing aspect of the game.

I'm speaking more for those that like the way the game handles now  and prefer a little easier more arcade settings for their games because after what I went through with F1 2013 I wouldn't want that to happen again.  I'm not saying take any of these things out as they sound good and I know a lot of people like them and will want to race with them and that's fine I may well do the same yet. I'm just talking about having options within the game to disable them should either the systems not  work or we don't want to use them.

BTW this isn't a post hating on this so don't hit the disagree button on me for this I'm just asking whether it's possible to turn certain things off for those that might prefer the way things are.

@jennyannem ?

You can skip formation lap if you don't want it. You can also opt out of manual starts too if you wish :)

sjsharp2010, Like I said.

[whitmarsh2 15]

Can we now whine about conditions being too wet for the Safety Car to come out in the rain and start under it? 

[CHobbzy 0]

Looking forward to all of this. Career mode looks insane this year. One thing that would make this complete would be pit-lane starts. Any info on that? Looks brilliant regardless :wink:

[ProDriver 120]

What's about open lobbies for free practices and qualifying??? Could it be possible for multiplayer races??? Why??? Why not???

preordered!!!

[Daugaard 2]

Must admit that F1 2016 has some potential to be one hell of a game ;)

Im still concerned about the lack of any co-op news, which does'nt sound too good to me... but i reckon the effort have been used for other features, that's pretty clear with todays announcement....