EA Sports Announces Strategic Investment in F1 Franchise: F1 2026 Skipped for F1 2025 Expansion and F1 2027 Reimagined Game
EA Sports has announced that they will not be releasing a new F1 game in 2026. Instead, they will be offering a paid expansion for F1 2025, which will include the full 2026 FIA F1 World Championship season with new rules, teams, drivers, and cars. This decision is part of a larger strategic investment to enhance the upcoming F1 2027 game, which will be a reimagined version of the franchise.
Codemasters, the studio behind the F1 games, will continue to lead the development of the series. EA Sports will also be providing additional resources and teams to assist with the development of F1 2027. The goal is to create a more comprehensive and engaging experience for players.
This approach is similar to what Sega's Football Manager did with their 2025 release. By skipping a year and focusing on improving the game, Football Manager was able to revamp systems, switch to a new game engine, and introduce women's soccer for the first time. While the reception to Football Manager 25 was mixed, with some critics pointing out issues with the UI and systems, it was seen as a necessary step for the franchise's evolution.
Overall, EA Sports' decision to skip the 2026 release and invest in the future of the F1 franchise shows their commitment to delivering high-quality and innovative racing games to fans. Players can look forward to the upcoming expansion for F1 2025 and the reimagined F1 2027 game in the future.