Codemasters and Electronic Arts confirmed that cross-play trials will be coming to F1 22 later this month. Players will be available to complete with friends across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam & Origin) in two separate trials running 5-7 and 12-14 August in Social Race and Two-Player Career modes.

For the first time in the series' history, you'll be able to race the fastest motorsport around with players across all platforms as cross-play arrives in F1 22. Create a team and take them to the front of the grid with new depth in the acclaimed My Team career mode, race head-to-head in split-screen, multiplayer, or change the pace by taking supercars from some of the sport’s biggest names to the track.

“Cross-play brings all our players together and allows them to settle the score of who is the best driver across all platforms,” said Lee Mather, F1 Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “Cross-play also allows us to create better matchmaking opportunities so players can compete against rival racers with similar attributes.”

A highly requested community feature, cross-play integration will improve matchmaking and allow friends to come together regardless of platform. There is also the ability to disable cross-play for those who wish to compete solely against competitors from the same family of devices. Session hosts can invite friends on other platforms via the ‘Invite Friends’ option in the game lobby. Players can review and accept requests whilst racing by pausing the game and visiting the ‘Invites and Requests’ option. See details about cross-play Here.

F1 22 accurately represents the new era of Formula 1® with revolutionary cars, regulation changes with the inclusion of F1 Sprint, the introduction of the Miami International Autodrome, and circuit updates to Spain, Australia, and Abu Dhabi. New Adaptive AI adjusts the difficulty applied to AI competitors, adapting their speed and competitiveness, and Immersive and Broadcast options for Pit Stops, Formation Laps, and Safety Car periods increase the race-day authenticity.

F1 22 expands its features with F1 Life, a new customisable social hub that allows players to show off their collection of fashion, accessories, trophies and supercars. The eight collectable supercars can be driven on-track in the Pirelli Hot Lap feature, replicating the early part of the race weekend. The game also sees the return of My Team, now with three starting points, the acclaimed 10-year Career with two-player functionality, and Multiplayer, including offline split-screen. VR also makes its debut on PC, offering the most immersive on-track F1 experience to date.

F1 22 is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

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