Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.

Difference between revisions of "F1 2012"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (New image name)
m (Added MobyGames)
(39 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 4: Line 4:
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters Birmingham}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters Birmingham}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Feral Interactive}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Feral Interactive}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO 2.0}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO|name=EGO 2.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 18, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 18, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 20, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 20, 2012}}
 
|steam appid  = 208500
 
|steam appid  = 208500
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = f1-2012
 
|wikipedia    = F1 2012 (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = F1 2012 (video game)
 
|winehq      = 15164
 
|winehq      = 15164
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Formula 1}}
 
{{Series|Formula 1}}
Line 23: Line 26:
 
{{ii}} Steam Cloud has been suggested as a cause of two major bugs - it is recommended this is [[#Corrupt Save Game|disabled before play]].
 
{{ii}} Steam Cloud has been suggested as a cause of two major bugs - it is recommended this is [[#Corrupt Save Game|disabled before play]].
 
{{++}} Well optimised for PC with few ''graphical'' issues reported.
 
{{++}} Well optimised for PC with few ''graphical'' issues reported.
{{--}} Features numerous bugs that remain unresolved for many through official patches.
+
{{--}} Features numerous bugs that remain unresolved for many through official patches.{{CN|date=April 2016}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012/ct-p/f12012 Codemasters Forums]
+
{{mm}} [http://forums.codemasters.com/categories/f1-games Codemasters Forums] for the series
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/208500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/208500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CIBAWY8 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-F12012 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-F12012 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1430-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1430-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| GMG | f1-2012 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Games Republic | 763 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Humble | f1-2012 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 104796 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 208500 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | f1-2012 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id574386942 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 208500 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All Windows versions require [[Steam]].
+
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes          =
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games store      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games store notes =
|uplay                 =  
+
|gog galaxy            =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes      =
 +
|origin                 = unknown
 +
|origin notes           =  
 +
|steam cloud           = true
 +
|steam cloud notes     =  
 +
|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =
 +
|xbox cloud            =
 +
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/f1-2012/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/f1-2012/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
Line 81: Line 89:
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = hackable
+
|fov                        = unknown
|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
+
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
Line 97: Line 105:
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
{{ii}} You can modify the field of view for individual cars by following the steps detailed [http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-General-Discussion/FOV-Adjustment/m-p/79582/highlight/true#M18957 here].
 
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
Line 110: Line 117:
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 152: Line 189:
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].<br> <b>Note:</b>The game is listed on the official list but has not been confirmed to be 3D yet.
 +
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 160: Line 317:
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play players  = 2
 
|local play players  = 2
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Versus
 
|local play notes    = Split-screen.
 
|local play notes    = Split-screen.
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play            = unknown
Line 200: Line 357:
 
{{ii}} Although officially resolved with the release of developer patch 12,<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/pc-F1-2012-Bugs-List/td-p/72284/page/4</ref> a number of users are still reporting issues with save game corruption.
 
{{ii}} Although officially resolved with the release of developer patch 12,<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/pc-F1-2012-Bugs-List/td-p/72284/page/4</ref> a number of users are still reporting issues with save game corruption.
 
{{++}} Some have reported that disabling Steam Cloud can help.
 
{{++}} Some have reported that disabling Steam Cloud can help.
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling Steam Cloud}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disabling Steam Cloud|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Enter the Steam Library, and right click on F1 2012.
 
# Enter the Steam Library, and right click on F1 2012.
 
# Go to the Updates tab.
 
# Go to the Updates tab.
Line 221: Line 378:
 
{{ii}} The game crashes to desktop mid-race and Steam displays an 'error 41' window.
 
{{ii}} The game crashes to desktop mid-race and Steam displays an 'error 41' window.
 
{{--}} Despite numerous patches, the error still persists for many.
 
{{--}} Despite numerous patches, the error still persists for many.
{{ii}} For laptop users, the error often results from an incompatibility with multi-GPU setups such as those using NVIDIA Optimus or ATI Hybrid Graphics.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
+
{{ii}} For laptop users, the error often results from an incompatibility with multi-GPU setups such as those using Nvidia Optimus or ATI Hybrid Graphics.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
 
{{ii}} For desktop users, the error is usually related to the Steam Cloud or multisampling.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15</ref>
 
{{ii}} For desktop users, the error is usually related to the Steam Cloud or multisampling.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15</ref>
 
{{++}} Although there is no fix that works for everyone, there are a number of suggested fixes that users can try.
 
{{++}} Although there is no fix that works for everyone, there are a number of suggested fixes that users can try.
Line 228: Line 385:
  
 
====Laptop users====
 
====Laptop users====
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disabling Switchable Graphics in the BIOS|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling Switchable Graphics in the BIOS}}
+
{{ii}} This fix is only relevant if you have a computer with multiple switchable graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia Optimus or AMD Hybrid Graphics).<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
{{ii}} This fix is only relevant if you have a computer with multiple switchable graphics cards (e.g. NVIDIA Optimus or AMD Hybrid Graphics).<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
 
 
# At PC boot, enter the system BIOS
 
# At PC boot, enter the system BIOS
 
{{ii}} The key combination required varies by computer, but it is usually one of the following: {{key|F8}}/{{key|F10}}/{{key|Esc}}/{{key|Insert}}.
 
{{ii}} The key combination required varies by computer, but it is usually one of the following: {{key|F8}}/{{key|F10}}/{{key|Esc}}/{{key|Insert}}.
Line 237: Line 393:
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Your computer will now run using the dedicated NVIDIA or AMD graphics card only, as the integrated card has been disabled.
+
{{ii}} Your computer will now run using the dedicated Nvidia or AMD graphics card only, as the integrated card has been disabled.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
====Desktop users====
 
====Desktop users====
 
{{ii}} The following fixes should be applied together.
 
{{ii}} The following fixes should be applied together.
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling Steam Cloud}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disabling Steam Cloud|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Enter the Steam Library, and right click on F1 2012.
 
# Enter the Steam Library, and right click on F1 2012.
 
# Go to the Updates tab.
 
# Go to the Updates tab.
Line 249: Line 405:
 
{{ii}} Your computer will no longer attempt to sync your saves with the Steam Cloud. This can sometimes resolve the issue.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
 
{{ii}} Your computer will no longer attempt to sync your saves with the Steam Cloud. This can sometimes resolve the issue.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disabling Multisampling|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling Multisampling}}
 
 
{{ii}} This fix is often most relevant for older graphics cards.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15</ref>
 
{{ii}} This fix is often most relevant for older graphics cards.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15</ref>
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2012\hardwaresettings</code>
+
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FormulaOne2012\hardwaresettings\</code>
 
# Edit <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> using Notepad.
 
# Edit <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> using Notepad.
 
# Locate the <code>multisampling="XXX"</code> line, and replace it with <code>multisampling="off"</code>
 
# Locate the <code>multisampling="XXX"</code> line, and replace it with <code>multisampling="off"</code>
Line 262: Line 417:
 
{{--}} Unfortunately, the fix often results in vehicles having green reflections, but it resolves the issue for many.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
 
{{--}} Unfortunately, the fix often results in vehicles having green reflections, but it resolves the issue for many.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Removing SH_Lighting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Removing SH_Lighting}}
+
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\System\</code>
# Go to the installation folder.
+
# Open the <code>workermap_CORE2</code>, <code>workermap_CORE4</code>, <code>workermap_CORE6</code> and <code>workermap_CORE8</code> files in Notepad.
# Go into the <code>System</code> folder, and then open the <code>workermap_CORE2</code>, <code>workermap_CORE4</code>, <code>workermap_CORE6</code> and <code>workermap_CORE8</code> files in Notepad.
 
 
# Locate <code>SH_Lighting</code> in each file, and remove it.
 
# Locate <code>SH_Lighting</code> in each file, and remove it.
 
# Save each file and run.
 
# Save each file and run.
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Wwise
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 307: Line 513:
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
|recGPU2 = 1 GB
+
|recVRAM = 1 GB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 16:29, 12 February 2020

This page is a stub: it lacks content and/or basic article components. You can help to expand this page by adding an image or additional information.
F1 2012
F1 2012 cover
Developers
Codemasters Birmingham
macOS (OS X) Feral Interactive
Publishers
Codemasters
OS X Feral Interactive
Engines
EGO 2.0
Release dates
Windows September 18, 2012
macOS (OS X) December 20, 2012
F1 2012 on MobyGames
F1 2012 on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
F1 2010 2010
F1 2011 2011
F1 2012 2012
F1 Race Stars 2012
F1 2013 2013
F1 2014 2014
F1 2015 2015
F1 2016 2016
F1 2017 2017
F1 2018 2018
F1 2019 2019
F1 2020 2020
F1 2021 2021
F1 22 2022
F1 23 2023
F1 24 2024

Key points

Steam Cloud has been suggested as a cause of two major bugs - it is recommended this is disabled before play.
Well optimised for PC with few graphical issues reported.
Features numerous bugs that remain unresolved for many through official patches.[citation needed]

General information

Codemasters Forums for the series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208500/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208500/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
2D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Note:The game is listed on the official list but has not been confirmed to be 3D yet.

Network

RaceNet online features require a Codemasters Account.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Versus
Split-screen.
LAN play
Online play
16

Issues unresolved

'Cannot initialise graphics' Error

An error whereby the message 'Cannot initialise graphics. DirectX 10 or 11 Support required' is displayed upon startup.
This may be due to your graphics card not supporting DirectX 10/11.[1]
Windows Vista users experiencing the problem using DirectX 10+ compatible graphics cards may need to install the latest Windows Updates.
In addition it is important all Service Packs are installed, especially SP2.
This fix doesn't resolve the issue for everyone.[2]

Corrupt Save Game

Although officially resolved with the release of developer patch 12,[3] a number of users are still reporting issues with save game corruption.
Some have reported that disabling Steam Cloud can help.
Disabling Steam Cloud[citation needed]
  1. Enter the Steam Library, and right click on F1 2012.
  2. Go to the Updates tab.
  3. Uncheck 'Enable Steam Cloud synchronisation for F1 2012' and Close.
Your computer will no longer attempt to sync your saves with the Steam Cloud.

DirectX Version Error

Many users still report issues with the DirectX version installed by Steam upon download.[4]
Unfortunately, there is no known fix to this issue.
This can make the game unplayable for some, especially those running the game on a laptop. It is therefore recommended that the demo version is first installed to ensure that the game functions correctly on the user's laptop.

Issues fixed

Crash to Desktop ('nvlddmkm' stops responding)

A number of users have reported an issue whereby the game crashes a few minutes in, along with the display driver. The message 'nvlddmkm has stopped responding' is displayed.[5]
This can be resolved by simply enabling Vsync in the game's options menu.

Steam 'Error 41'

The game crashes to desktop mid-race and Steam displays an 'error 41' window.
Despite numerous patches, the error still persists for many.
For laptop users, the error often results from an incompatibility with multi-GPU setups such as those using Nvidia Optimus or ATI Hybrid Graphics.[6]
For desktop users, the error is usually related to the Steam Cloud or multisampling.[7]
Although there is no fix that works for everyone, there are a number of suggested fixes that users can try.
Important: Before trying any of the following fixes, your first port of call should be visiting your GPU manufacturer's website (NVIDIA/AMD) and downloading the latest drivers for your graphics card from them. This can sometimes resolve the issue. Drivers downloaded through Windows Update are often outdated and are not posted as frequently.

Laptop users

Disabling Switchable Graphics in the BIOS[citation needed]
This fix is only relevant if you have a computer with multiple switchable graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia Optimus or AMD Hybrid Graphics).[8]
  1. At PC boot, enter the system BIOS
The key combination required varies by computer, but it is usually one of the following: F8/F10/Esc/Insert.
  1. Go to the System Configuration tab.
  2. Select Switchable Graphics, press F6 and select FIXED.

Notes

Your computer will now run using the dedicated Nvidia or AMD graphics card only, as the integrated card has been disabled.

Desktop users

The following fixes should be applied together.
Disabling Steam Cloud[citation needed]
  1. Enter the Steam Library, and right click on F1 2012.
  2. Go to the Updates tab.
  3. Uncheck 'Enable Steam Cloud synchronisation for F1 2012' and Close.
Your computer will no longer attempt to sync your saves with the Steam Cloud. This can sometimes resolve the issue.[9]
Disabling Multisampling[citation needed]
This fix is often most relevant for older graphics cards.[10]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2012\hardwaresettings\
  2. Edit hardware_settings_config.xml using Notepad.
  3. Locate the multisampling="XXX" line, and replace it with multisampling="off"
  4. Save the file and run the game.

Both users

As a last resort, the following fix can be applied.
Unfortunately, the fix often results in vehicles having green reflections, but it resolves the issue for many.[11]
Removing SH_Lighting[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\System\
  2. Open the workermap_CORE2, workermap_CORE4, workermap_CORE6 and workermap_CORE8 files in Notepad.
  3. Locate SH_Lighting in each file, and remove it.
  4. Save each file and run.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 5400+
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 2600
Nvidia GeForce 8600
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7.5
Processor (CPU) Intel 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/208500/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (208500) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/quot-Cannot-initialise-graphics-DirectX-10-or-11-Support/m-p/72222/highlight/true#M114
  2. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/quot-Cannot-initialise-graphics-DirectX-10-or-11-Support/td-p/72222/highlight/true/page/2
  3. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/pc-F1-2012-Bugs-List/td-p/72284/page/4
  4. http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0081XNT9W/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_pop_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0
  5. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/F1-2012-Crashes-To-Desktop-nvlddmkm-stopped-responding/m-p/74390#U74390
  6. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17
  7. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15
  8. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17
  9. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17
  10. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15
  11. http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17