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F1 2018

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F1 2018
F1 2018 cover
Developers
Codemasters Birmingham
Publishers
Codemasters
Engines
EGO 4.0
Release dates
Windows August 24, 2018
Reception
Metacritic 83
OpenCritic 83
IGDB 79
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
Vehicles Track racing
Art styles Realistic
Series Formula 1
F1 2018 on HowLongToBeat
F1 2018 on IGDB
F1 2018 on MobyGames
F1 2018 on Wikipedia
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 2018 is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Codemasters Birmingham and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed Formula 1 game and features cars and tracks from the 2018 F1 season.

The game was released on August 24, 2018.

It was delisted from all digital storefronts on March 11, 2022.

General information

Codemasters Forums for the series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Headline Edition
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Windows
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Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
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Windows
Official website (unavailable)
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Headline Edition
Windows
Developer website (unavailable)
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Headline Edition
Windows
Microsoft Store (unavailable)
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[citation needed]

Version differences

The Headline Edition includes the Headline Pack DLC.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Headline Pack Adds the 2009 BRAWN BGP-001 and the 2003 WILLIAMS FW25 classic cars.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\F1 2018\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/737800/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\737800\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/737800/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Display settings
Display settings
Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
16:9, 16:10, 21:9, 4:3, 5:4 aspect ratios available.
Multi-monitor
Hor+ gameplay and rendered cutscenes.
Menus and loading screens are presented on one screen only.
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+ gameplay and rendered cutscenes.
Menus and loading screens are pillarboxed.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
FoV can be adjusted in the Camera options for each camera.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Labelled "Windowed (Fullscreen)" in-game.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Off, x2, x4, x8, x16 available.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
TAA checkerboarded, TAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Auto, 1 and 2 settings available, 1 being full refresh rate and 2 being half refresh rate.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
FPS cap between 30 and 250 is available.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Peak nit adjustment is also available.[1]
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

General controls settings
General controls settings
Force feedback settings
Force feedback settings
Controller calibration
Controller calibration
Telemetry settings
Telemetry settings
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[2], Fanatec LED and Leo Bodnar SLI-Pro through proprietary protocols.
Steam Workshop can be used to share custom control schemes.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
2 editable control schemes by default.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse is not used at all.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
2 editable control schemes by default.
Controller sensitivity
Sliders for Deadzone, Saturation and Linearity available for steering, throttle and brake.
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
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers
See Controller support for sim-racing device support.
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Controller Support

The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.
Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support through compatibility mode on the wheels/wheel bases.
Compatible steering wheels Notes
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Fanatec ClubSport V1 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport V2 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport V2.5 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL Elite V1 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL Elite V1.1 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL Elite+ See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD1 Requires V2.5 Comp Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD2 Requires V2.5 Comp Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD1 F1 Requires V2.5 Comp Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL DD Requires PC Compatibility Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Requires PC Compatibility Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD Requires Comp V2.5 Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ Requires Comp V2.5 Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Logitech Formula Force EX
Logitech Driving Force EX
Logitech GT Force RX
Logitech Driving Force GT
Logitech G25
Logitech G27
Logitech G29
Logitech G920
SimXperience Accuforce
Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback
Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Wireless Cockpit
Thrustmaster Universal Challenge 5-in-1 Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster T500 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster TX See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T300 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T150
Thrustmaster TMX
Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T-GT See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Compatible add-ons Notes
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for PlayStation 4 Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 for Xbox Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V1 Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Logitech G Driving Shifter Connect to a Logitech wheel base.
Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Either to PC directly or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster GT Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T500.
Included with T500.
Thrustmaster PS Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T300.
Included with T300.
Thrustmaster T-GT Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Included with T-GT and T-GT II.
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Italia Edition Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster TX.
Included with TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition.
Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer.
Included with TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition.

Audio

Volume settings
Volume settings
Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Effects and Speech sliders.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

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

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play

VR support

Tobii Eye Tracking settings
Tobii Eye Tracking settings
3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
Tobii Eye Tracking
Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Clean UI.
Separate sensitivity sliders for Eye and Head Tracking are available.
TrackIR
Available in the Camera Options menu.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 Direct3D 12 support is considered as work in progress.[3]
To access DX12 on the Steam version, use the beta password: 244EwzNFQkfnqf4Xc6GTmgsPtT6LAbYn in the game's Properties tab.
Shader Model support 5.0, 5.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2130
AMD FX-4300
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640
AMD Radeon HD 7750
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


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>/737800/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (737800) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-06-28
    Options in the settings do exist, but I lack the hardware to test it on.
  2. F1 2018 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
  3. The F1 2018 DX12 Beta - last accessed on 2020-10-18