The new official video game of the highest category of motorsports, F1 Manager 2022 , will be developed by Frontier Developments , a company that revealed the first trailer for the game at the same time as the announcement.
The video game will be management and will be part of a “long-term agreement” according to Formula 1 itself, this being the category’s first official foray into this genre since EA Sports released F1 Manager in 2000.
Players will step into the role of a team manager and compete through a career mode, racing on official circuits and overseeing the day-to-day operations of an F1 team, including the recruitment of real-world drivers. The game promises “unparalleled authenticity and streaming quality.”
“With decades of experience developing simulation and management games, the Frontier team has worked hard to create an authentic, detailed, exciting and rewarding experience through F1 Manager 2022,” Frontier’s announcement read.
“We want you to experience the drama of Formula 1, where races are won and lost both on and off the track. Oversee the day-to-day running of an F1 team, long and short, making key split-second decisions to guide your team to victory.
“Rivalries, sponsorships, rule changes – you’ll be able to experience all of these challenges and more, as well as experience a real race weekend, creating and executing the perfect strategy for success.”
F1 Manager will be Frontier ‘s first sports game, but the company has experience with other similar titles, including Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution.
F1 Manager 2022 will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Steam for PC starting this summer.
“It’s great to see F1 Manager 2022 taking shape and it will be exciting when people get to play it,” said F1 director of motorsport Ross Brawn .
“I know from personal experience that being in charge of an F1 team is challenging, but it’s also rewarding. The F1 Manager franchise is a great opportunity for fans to step into the shoes of a team manager and experience their duties. for themselves”.
“I am confident that with their successful track record in management games, Frontier will provide a unique, enjoyable and engaging experience for fans,” he concluded.
The most recent motorsport management simulation is Motorsport Manager , a game that was first released in 2014 but was never able to get an official F1 license.
