F1 24: Release date, announce trailer and early access explained

Published: 21:17, 27 February 2024
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F1 24: Release date, announce trailer and early access explained
F1 24: Release date, game trailer and early access explained

Key Points from the Article

  • A time-limited loyalty program offers a 15% discount on pre-orders of the F1 24 Champions Edition to players who own any of F1 2021, F1 22, or F1 23.
  • By pre-ordering the Champions Edition of F1 24 before April 24, players will unlock exclusive bonuses, including four liveries in F1 23 Time Trial Mode and access to download and play F1 24 up to three days before its official release on May 28.
F1 24: Release date, game trailer and early access explained

EA SPORTS™ F1 23 players can now dive into Time Trial challenges using newly introduced 2024 team cars by pre-ordering EA SPORTS™ F1 24. EA Play subscribers with an active subscription will also enjoy early access to F1 24, with a 5-hour trial beginning on May 28.

Electronic Arts revealed today that players of EA SPORTS™ F1 23 can dive into Time Trial challenges using newly introduced 2024 team cars by pre-ordering EA SPORTS™ F1 24, scheduled for release on May 31 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam. 

Additionally, a time-limited loyalty program offers a 15% discount on pre-orders of the F1 24 Champions Edition to players who own any of F1 2021, F1 22, or F1 23. As an added perk, players will also receive the McLaren and Alpine 2023 F1 esports liveries, which will seamlessly transfer to F1 24.

Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters, expressed excitement about the new developments: "For the first time, our F1 23 players can now immediately engage with the 2024 season alongside some of their favorite teams before this weekend's inaugural Lights Out event."

With the release date for the game looming on the horizon, the question on every fan's mind is: How can I play F1 24 before its global launch? 

Fear not, as we've got all the details you need to jump into the driver's seat early and experience the thrill of F1 24.

How to Access F1 24 Early

Pre-order the Champions Edition

By pre-ordering the Champions Edition of F1 24 before April 24, you'll unlock a host of exclusive bonuses, including four liveries in F1 23 Time Trial Mode. 

But the real prize? You'll gain access to download and play F1 24 up to three days before its official release on May 28. It's your ticket to pole position on the starting grid!

Activate an EA Play Subscription

For those with an active EA Play subscription, the road to early access is wide open. EA Play members enjoy the perk of early access to all titles from the developer, including F1 24. 

However, be aware that the EA Play subscription grants a 5-hour trial, also beginning on May 28. It may be a shorter stint, but it's still a chance to hit the track before the rest of the world.

Final Lap

That's a wrap on how to secure your spot in the F1 24 early access lineup. Keep an eye on this page for any further updates from EA Sports regarding the early access period. Until then, rev up your engines and prepare for the adrenaline-pumping action of F1 24 – coming soon to a console near you!

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