The classic cars are integrated into the career mode, and can be raced in both Single Class and Multi Class Races. There are also new ‘invitational events’ with a variety of exciting gameplay modes that include: Overtake, Pursuit, Checkpoint Challenge and Time Attack.
1988 McLaren MP4/4 * * (DLC car in F1 2017 Special Edition)
1991 McLaren MP4/6
1992 Williams FW14B
1995 Ferrari 412 T2
1996 Williams FW18
1998 McLaren MP4-13
2002 Ferrari F2002
2004 Ferrari F2004
2006 Renault R26
2007 Ferrari F2007
2008 McLaren MP4 -23
2010 Red Bull Racing RB6
Other track layouts!
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Alongside the 20 F1 circuits on the 2017 calendar, there are also four shortened track layouts in the game. This is a first for the series. Britain, Bahrain, USA and Japan all have shortened versions, and there’s also Monaco at night, which might as well be a completely new track.
It’s a huge expansion on what we did for 2016 in pretty much every way. The first consideration was “how do we increase the lifespan of the feature but maintain the player’s interest and interaction?” Crucially, the key is LOTS more upgrades (approximately four times the amount of 2016), a non-linear progression structure, which encourages players to think carefully about their short and long term goals, and much more detailed information about your own team’s performance status and how that relates to the rest of the field.
And what will this mean for the player?
There’ll be a massive wow factor when the player is introduced to the R&D tree for the first time. They’ll also notice there are four distinct departments: Powertrain, Chassis, Aerodynamics and Durability – each with their own sets of upgrades. Depending on the team, the priority is likely to be different, but for those who don’t want to think about it too much there is a ‘recommend upgrade’ button to get a suggestion based on the team’s existing attributes.
Customizable AI slider, weather and alternate time of day. Monaco at Night!
Okay, it won’t be that dark. Tackling the twisty streets of Monaco is hard enough during the day, but it presents a new challenge under the stars. The driver that shined brightest this year was Sebastian Vettel as he took the spoils at the 2017 race. But how would he fare when the sun goes down? You’ll be able to find out with this year’s game. Maybe F1’s new owners Liberty Media could take a leaf out of Codemasters’ book and turn Monaco into a night race next year!
Both classic and current cars will be eligible to experience the iconic circuit during the day and, if you’re slightly insane, during the night as well.