Codemasters have announced F1 2017 for the PS4, Xbox One and PC, along with release date.
Most importantly, classic cars are back!
Teaser Trailer
Codemasters Blog Post
Quotes regarding the classic content in the game:
The first three classic cars to be announced are the McLaren MP4/4, Williams FW14b and Ferrari F2002. More classic cars are set to be announced over the coming weeks, and it looks like the MP4/4 is currently a preorder bonus and will be available fully some time after release.
Most importantly, classic cars are back!
Teaser Trailer
Codemasters Blog Post
Quotes regarding the classic content in the game:
We grabbed Game Director, Paul Jeal and Creative Director Lee Mather to get the lowdown on what's new in F1 2017: ”After an extremely successful year with the highly acclaimed F1 2016, we are delighted to be announcing F1 2017 and re-introducing classic F1 cars back to the series" said Paul Jeal, Game Director here at Codemasters. ”Classics were incredibly well received when we included them in F1 2013, and in F1 2017 they are back and better than ever. With so many great cars to choose from, it was hard to decide on the final twelve, but we are delighted with our selection of some of the most successful and iconic fan favourites from the past 30 years."
”For the first time ever F1 2017 fully integrates the classic experience into the main career mode," said Lee Mather, Creative Director at Codemasters. ”As part of your career you will be invited to race in modern day, invitational events in the different classic F1 cars throughout the season. We're also adding to the variety in F1 2017 with the inclusion of four alternative circuit layouts, as well as numerous new gameplay types. The classic cars will also be available to play in a range of other game modes, including online multiplayer modes and time trial."
We've also got another treat for you: if you pre-order or purchase ‘Day One' copies of F1 2017, you'll have exclusive access to the iconic 1988 McLaren MP4/4, as part of the ‘F1 2017 Special Edition.' The McLaren MP4/4 car will be available to be purchased at a later date, and the eleven other classic cars are available in all editions of the game.
The first three classic cars to be announced are the McLaren MP4/4, Williams FW14b and Ferrari F2002. More classic cars are set to be announced over the coming weeks, and it looks like the MP4/4 is currently a preorder bonus and will be available fully some time after release.