A great way to celebrate USGP along with F1 22 players. Game will be freely available from tomorrow until 24th October with challenges and items to commemorate this event. More details below.
Codemasters™ and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) present a ‘Free Play’ weekend* to celebrate the upcoming FORMULA 1 ARAMCO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2022. Joining in for the occasion, well-loved McLaren driver, Daniel Ricciardo, jumps in the sim rig and gives players an entertaining “How To” guide to tackle the Circuit of The Americas. A number of US-inspired in-game items will be available for free** and a special price promotion will also run during the weekend for those looking to purchase the game.
From October 20 to October 24***, players worldwide will have the opportunity to play F1 22 for free across the US race weekend. The game will be available as a free trial across PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). New players can check out special price promotions offered by platform retailers, with all in-game progress saved from the trial.
To support new and existing players ahead of the race weekend, the studio partnered with Daniel Ricciardo to create a guide with his top tips, tricks and inner secrets on how to get around the Austin circuit the fastest way possible. Told through his personal experience and charismatic personality, Ricciardo digs into technical knowledge, such as braking points, tough turns, passing and DRS zones, and explains what it takes to conquer the track. Afterwards, fans can put their new skills to the test by taking on the Ricciardo Hot Lap Challenge and post their fastest lap of Circuit of the Americas using #RicciardoChallenge and #F122gameSweepstakes from October 20 to 24. A participant will be selected at random on October 28 to win a virtual meet & greet and race-off with Daniel Ricciardo himself.****
“With the Circuit of the Americas just around the corner, we wanted to do something special and allow as many players as possible to experience the new era of Formula 1,” said Paul Jeal, Senior Director F1® Franchise at Codemasters. “During this free weekend trial, anyone can experience the thrill of Formula 1 for a limited time and we couldn’t have asked for a better coach to show us around the circuit than Daniel Ricciardo.”
Free** US-inspired content is also available now via the in-game mail as part of the race weekend celebrations. Until November 7, all players who log in will receive a Stars and Stripes livery, helmet, race suit, and gloves alongside The Griddy podium celebration for all player-created drivers.
