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racing video game
F1 2016
By Codemasters, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- sim racing
What it is
F1 2016 is Codemasters’ official game of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship. It covers the full season calendar of 21 tracks, including Baku, and lists 22 drivers and 11 teams, including Haas. The racing game combines on-track competition with a career mode in which players work with an agent, engineer and team to develop their car. That career can span up to ten seasons. Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car features are also included. The game is listed for Windows and macOS, and its Steam features include single-player and multiplayer, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud and full controller support. It was released on September 7, 2016, and published by Codemasters, Feral Interactive for Mac, and Electronic Arts. Its listed genres include racing, simulation and sports.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes 21 tracks from the 2016 season.
- Lists 22 drivers and 11 teams.
- Career spans up to ten seasons.
- Full controller support and Steam Workshop.
- The season content is from 2016.
- Steam lists Windows and macOS only.
Who it suits
It suits racing and simulation players who want a Formula One season with a multi-season career focused on car development. The listed multiplayer option may also suit players who want to race with others.
F1 2016 pairs the championship season roster with a career built around team work and car development. Its listed support for multiplayer, controller input and Steam Workshop adds options beyond single-player racing.
