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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = F1 2021 cover.jpg | |cover = F1 2021 cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|EA Sports}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO|name=EGO 4.0}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|EGO|name=EGO 4.0}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 16, 2021}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 16, 2021}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|f1-2021| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|f1-2021|86}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11318/f1-2021| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11318/f1-2021|85}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|f1-2021| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|f1-2021|92}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Track racing }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Track racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Formula 1 }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Formula 1 }} | ||
|steam appid = 1134570 | |steam appid = 1134570 | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-2021 | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-2021 | ||
| − | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 95555 |
|igdb = f1-2021 | |igdb = f1-2021 | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 167678 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = F1 2021 (video game) | |wikipedia = F1 2021 (video game) | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the official Formula One game for the 2021 season, developed by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] via their [[Company:EA Sports|EA Sports]] brand. It is the first Codemasters-developed ''Formula 1'' game to be published by Electronic Arts. |
| − | |release history = | + | |
| − | |current state = | + | A first in the series, ''F1 2021'' introduced the ''Braking Point'' story mode, which follows an fictional F1 driver Aiden Jackson as he enter the Formula 1 in the 2020 season. The story continued in the ''Braking Point 2'' story mode in ''[[F1 23]]''. |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The game was released on July 16, 2021. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = It was made unavailable as an one-time purchase on May 4, 2023 and was only available as part of the [[EA Play]] subscription service until it was delisted on January 31, 2024. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5073-1 | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B094JG1ZVX | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | f1-2021-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|f1-2021-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1134570 | Steam |Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows | unavailable}} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5073-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5073-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | f1-2021-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|f1-2021-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | f1-2021 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|f1-2021-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/depot/1362684/|title=steamdb.info|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = | ||
| + | |dlc = The DLC includes cosmetic items, as well as allowing content from the "Braking Point" campaign to be used in multiplayer and MyTeam modes. | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| F1® 2021: Braking Point Content Pack | Content from the "Braking Point" campaign for use in multiplayer and MyTeam. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| F1® 2021: Deluxe Upgrade Pack | Braking Point content pack, selectable Formula One icons for MyTeam, and 18,000 '''PitCoin''' | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = '''PITCOIN''' is the currency used for in-game purchases and requires real money. <br/> '''Podium Pass''' is also available for purchase. | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = A limited version of the '''Podium Pass''' is available and the rewards can be earned for free. | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | |ubisoft connect | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | |ubisoft connect notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|F1_2021settings.jpg|Display options}} | ||
| + | {{Image|F12021graphicssettings.jpg|Graphics options}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Can be enabled, see [https://driver61.com/sim-racing/how-to-set-fov-in-f1-2021/ here]. |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Exclusive Fullscreen also available. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = '''Off''', '''2x''', '''4x''', '''8x''', '''16x''' |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Off, [[TAA]] Checkerboard, [[TAA]], [[TAA]] and FidelityFX upscaling, [[TAA]], FidelityFX sharpening, or [[DLSS]] on compatible hardware available. TAA additionally supports Dynamic Resolution scaling. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = true |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = DLSS 2.2, FSR 1.0 |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| + | |vsync = true | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Auto, 1 and 2 available. 1 being half refresh rate and 2 being full refresh rate. | ||
| + | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = FPS limit is freely adjustable between 30 and 250 through a slider. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = true |
| − | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = With peak nit adjustment |
|ray tracing = true | |ray tracing = true | ||
| − | |ray tracing notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = Reflections and shadows<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/f1-2021-dlss-ray-tracing-available-now/|title=F1 2021 Out Now On PC With NVIDIA DLSS and Ray Tracing|date=2022-10-03}}</ref> |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game can send telemetry data to supported software like [https://www.simhubdash.com/ SimHub] and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms<ref>{{refurl|url=https://catalogue.d-box.com/en/video-games/195247/|title=F1 2021 - D-Box Catalogue|date=November 5, 2023}}</ref>, Fanatec LED and Leo Bodnar SLI-Pro through proprietary protocols. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [[Steam|Steam Workshop]] can be used to share custom control schemes. Two presets for both Keyboard and Controller are available from which you can base custom control schemes from. | ||
| + | {{++}} Fully remappable control schemes. | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = All keys are fully remappable. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not used at all |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = All buttons are fully remappable. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = true |
| − | |impulse triggers notes = | + | |impulse triggers notes = Must be enabled from the generic controls options. Referred to as "Trigger Rumble". |
| − | | | + | |playstation controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |playstation controller models = ds4, ds |
| − | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = <ref>{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1134570/discussions/0/5190945662879066208/|title=Dualsense works|date=2022-11-08}}</ref> |
| − | | | + | |playstation prompts = true |
| − | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = |
| − | |light bar support notes = | + | |light bar support = true |
| − | | | + | |light bar support notes = React to start signals and flags. |
| − | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = true |
| + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = Wired only. | ||
| + | |dualsense haptics support = true | ||
| + | |dualsense haptics support notes = Wired only. | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes = wired, wireless, dongle | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic, Xbox, DualShock |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The developer has provided a [https://help.ea.com/en/help/f1/which-controllers-and-wheels-can-i-use-f1-games/#f12021 list] of supported steering wheels. | ||
| + | {{Standard table|Compatible PC steering wheels|Notes|content= | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec ClubSport v1''' | Compatible with: BMW GT2 rim, Formula Rim, Porsche 918 rim, F1® Esports rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec ClubSport v2''' | Compatible with: Xbox P1 rim, PS4 Elite rim, Universal Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula Rim, Mclaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec ClubSport v2.5''' | Compatible with: Xbox P1 rim, PS4 Elite rim, Universal Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, Mclaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec CSR Elite rim''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec CSL''' | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec CSL Elite''' | Compatible with: Universal Hub rim, Formula Rim, BMW rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec Xbox CSL Elite''' | Compatible with: Xbox P1 rim, PS4 rim, Universal Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec Xbox Elite''' | Compatible with: McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec Podium DD1''' | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim, Uni Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec Podium DD2''' | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim, Uni Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec Podium DD1 Podium''' | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim, Uni Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Logitech® G923''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Logitech® G29''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Logitech® G920''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Logitech® G27''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Logitech® G25''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster T150''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster TMX''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster T300''' | Compatible with: PS rim, Racer Sparco P310, Ferrari GTE rim, F1 rim, TM Leather 28 GT, EVO 599}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster T500''' | Compatible with: GT rim, Ferrari GTE rim, F1® rim, TM Leather 28 GT, EVO 599}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster TX''' | Compatible with: Ferrari 458 rim, Racer Sparco P310, Ferrari GTE rim, F1 rim, TM Leather 28 GT, EVO 599, SF1000 Rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster TS-PC''' | Compatible with: Racer Sparco P310, GTE, F1, Leather 28 GT, EVO 599, 488 Challenge Ed, SF1000 Rim, Open Wheel}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster TS-XW''' | Compatible with: Racer Sparco P310, GTE, F1, Leather 28 GT, Evo 599, SF1000 Rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster TGT''' | Compatible with: PS rim, Racer Sparco P310, GTE, F1, Leather 28 GT, Evo 599, SF1000 Rim}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Leo Bodnar SimSteering v2''' |}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''SimXperience Accuforce''' |}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Engineer radio could be played through a separate audio device (e.g. the main output plays all other sounds while headphones play radio output). | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master Volume, Effects, Speech, Music, Other Cars, and Voice Chat. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1 <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Epicgames4|date=2024-03-02|comment=Verified with Orban Loudness Meter and a 7.1 surround receiver with HDMI on Windows 11 Insider Preview 22635.3212 (ni_release).}}</ref> |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Except in Multiplayer lobbies |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|local play modes = Versus | |local play modes = Versus | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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 = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |vorpx = true | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = Z3D,DirectVR | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
| + | |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 = true | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Clean UI. | ||
| + | |Eyeware Beam Head Tracking = true | ||
| + | |Eyeware Beam tracking notes = Supports: Extended View - 6DoF Head Tracking, No Wearables, iOS app. | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| − | |||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Codemasters | |
| Publishers | |
| EA Sports | |
| Engines | |
| EGO 4.0 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 16, 2021 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 |
| OpenCritic | 85 |
| IGDB | 92 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | Currency, Free-to-grind |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Simulation |
| Vehicles | Track racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | Formula 1 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| 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 |
F1 2021 is the official Formula One game for the 2021 season, developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts via their EA Sports brand. It is the first Codemasters-developed Formula 1 game to be published by Electronic Arts.
A first in the series, F1 2021 introduced the Braking Point story mode, which follows an fictional F1 driver Aiden Jackson as he enter the Formula 1 in the 2020 season. The story continued in the Braking Point 2 story mode in F1 23.
The game was released on July 16, 2021.
It was made unavailable as an one-time purchase on May 4, 2023 and was only available as part of the EA Play subscription service until it was delisted on January 31, 2024.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
 (unavailable) |
|
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
Deluxe Edition also available. | |
- All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[1]
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | The DLC includes cosmetic items, as well as allowing content from the "Braking Point" campaign to be used in multiplayer and MyTeam modes. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| F1® 2021: Braking Point Content Pack | Content from the "Braking Point" campaign for use in multiplayer and MyTeam. | |
| F1® 2021: Deluxe Upgrade Pack | Braking Point content pack, selectable Formula One icons for MyTeam, and 18,000 PitCoin | |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Currency | PITCOIN is the currency used for in-game purchases and requires real money. Podium Pass is also available for purchase. |
| Free-to-grind | A limited version of the Podium Pass is available and the rewards can be earned for free. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1134570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1134570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Display options
Graphics options
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Can be enabled, see here. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Exclusive Fullscreen also available. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Off, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Off, TAA Checkerboard, TAA, TAA and FidelityFX upscaling, TAA, FidelityFX sharpening, or DLSS on compatible hardware available. TAA additionally supports Dynamic Resolution scaling. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | DLSS 2.2, FSR 1.0 |
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| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Auto, 1 and 2 available. 1 being half refresh rate and 2 being full refresh rate. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | FPS limit is freely adjustable between 30 and 250 through a slider. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | With peak nit adjustment | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | Reflections and shadows[2] | ||
Input
- The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms[3], Fanatec LED and Leo Bodnar SLI-Pro through proprietary protocols.
- Steam Workshop can be used to share custom control schemes. Two presets for both Keyboard and Controller are available from which you can base custom control schemes from.
- Fully remappable control schemes.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | All keys are fully remappable. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not used at all | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | All buttons are fully remappable. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration | Must be enabled from the generic controls options. Referred to as "Trigger Rumble". |
| PlayStation controllers | DualShock 4, DualSense [4] |
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|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | React to start signals and flags. | |
| Adaptive trigger support | Wired only. | |
| DualSense haptic feedback support | Wired only. | |
| Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter) |
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| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels.
| Compatible PC steering wheels | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fanatec ClubSport v1 | Compatible with: BMW GT2 rim, Formula Rim, Porsche 918 rim, F1® Esports rim |
| Fanatec ClubSport v2 | Compatible with: Xbox P1 rim, PS4 Elite rim, Universal Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula Rim, Mclaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim |
| Fanatec ClubSport v2.5 | Compatible with: Xbox P1 rim, PS4 Elite rim, Universal Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, Mclaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim |
| Fanatec CSR Elite rim | |
| Fanatec CSL | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim |
| Fanatec CSL Elite | Compatible with: Universal Hub rim, Formula Rim, BMW rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim |
| Fanatec Xbox CSL Elite | Compatible with: Xbox P1 rim, PS4 rim, Universal Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim |
| Fanatec Xbox Elite | Compatible with: McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim |
| Fanatec Podium DD1 | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim, Uni Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim |
| Fanatec Podium DD2 | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim, Uni Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim |
| Fanatec Podium DD1 Podium | Compatible with: Elite Xbox P1 rim, Elite PS4 rim, Uni Hub rim, BMW rim, Formula rim, McLaren GT3 rim, Porsche 918 rim, CS Wheel F1 rim, F1® Esports rim, Formula v2 rim |
| Logitech® G923 | |
| Logitech® G29 | |
| Logitech® G920 | |
| Logitech® G27 | |
| Logitech® G25 | |
| Thrustmaster T150 | |
| Thrustmaster TMX | |
| Thrustmaster T300 | Compatible with: PS rim, Racer Sparco P310, Ferrari GTE rim, F1 rim, TM Leather 28 GT, EVO 599 |
| Thrustmaster T500 | Compatible with: GT rim, Ferrari GTE rim, F1® rim, TM Leather 28 GT, EVO 599 |
| Thrustmaster TX | Compatible with: Ferrari 458 rim, Racer Sparco P310, Ferrari GTE rim, F1 rim, TM Leather 28 GT, EVO 599, SF1000 Rim |
| Thrustmaster TS-PC | Compatible with: Racer Sparco P310, GTE, F1, Leather 28 GT, EVO 599, 488 Challenge Ed, SF1000 Rim, Open Wheel |
| Thrustmaster TS-XW | Compatible with: Racer Sparco P310, GTE, F1, Leather 28 GT, Evo 599, SF1000 Rim |
| Thrustmaster TGT | Compatible with: PS rim, Racer Sparco P310, GTE, F1, Leather 28 GT, Evo 599, SF1000 Rim |
| Leo Bodnar SimSteering v2 | |
| SimXperience Accuforce |
Audio
- Engineer radio could be played through a separate audio device (e.g. the main output plays all other sounds while headphones play radio output).
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master Volume, Effects, Speech, Music, Other Cars, and Voice Chat. | |
| Surround sound | 7.1 [5] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Except in Multiplayer lobbies | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Versus |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | Versus |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
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| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobii Eye Tracking | Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Clean UI. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | Unknown | Unlike prior instalments, the game doesn't seem to require login to RaceNet for online functionality, |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 v1709 10 v2004 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2130 AMD FX-4300 |
Intel Core i5-9600K AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 AMD Radeon R9 280 Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMD Radeon RX 590 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1134570/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1134570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ steamdb.info - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ F1 2021 Out Now On PC With NVIDIA DLSS and Ray Tracing - last accessed on 2022-10-03
- ↑ F1 2021 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
- ↑ Dualsense works - last accessed on 2022-11-08
- ↑ Verified by User:Epicgames4 on 2024-03-02
- Verified with Orban Loudness Meter and a 7.1 surround receiver with HDMI on Windows 11 Insider Preview 22635.3212 (ni_release).