Description
EA Sports F1 25 on PlayStation 5 delivers the most complete F1 experience yet, pairing new modes and deeper management with sharper visuals and physics.
What’s new (PS5 gameplay and features)
- Braking Point 3: Continue Konnersport’s story in the next chapter of the cinematic career, with branch points where you pick which driver to race as (PlayStation/EA).
- My Team 2.0: The mode’s biggest overhaul since 2020 lets you run your own F1 outfit as Owner, specialize facilities, manage dual production lines for parts, and choose which of your two drivers to race each weekend (EA, IGN).
- LIDAR‑accurate circuits: Five rebuilt tracks—Melbourne, Miami, Bahrain, Suzuka, and Imola—now feature laser‑scanned fidelity and updated environments (PlayStation, EA).
- Reverse tracks: Drive select circuits (e.g., Silverstone, Zandvoort, Red Bull Ring) in officially supported reverse layouts across Grand Prix, Time Trial, Multiplayer, and Career (Wikipedia, EA).
- New online co‑op events: Form a squad with friends and race together against AI in F1 World (PlayStation, EA).
- F1 The Movie tie‑ins: Iconic Edition players get post‑launch “F1 The Movie – Chapter Scenarios” and APXGP team content; Standard buyers can purchase the scenario pack separately (Formula1.com, EA).
PS5‑specific enhancements
- 120 FPS mode (requires HDMI 2.1 display), ray‑traced lighting in replays/showrooms, and Dynamic Diffuse Global Illumination during on‑track action (PlayStation).
- DualSense support: nuanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers simulate traction, kerbs, gear shifts, and braking (PlayStation).
- Fast loading using PS5’s SSD and Tempest 3D AudioTech for spatial track ambience (PlayStation).
- PS5 Pro Enhanced badge support (PlayStation Store page).
Core modes and multiplayer
- Career (Driver & Two‑Player Career), My Team 2.0, F1 World, Time Trial, Grand Prix, and Braking Point 3.
- Cross‑play online multiplayer and 2‑player split‑screen local racing (PlayStation, EA).
- Live service Seasons with challenges, driver ratings updates, and livery drops (EA site, patch notes).
Handling, AI, and presentation
- Updated handling model addressing feedback from F1 24; improved AI racecraft; refreshed podium scenes and more authentic trackside detail (IGN review, EA).
