F1 25

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F1 25 is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game with a kids theme. It was developed by Codemasters and was released on May 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 8,876 reviews

graphics304 positive mentions

stability78 negative mentions

Great improvement in car handling and physics compared to previous titles, making the driving experience more realistic and enjoyable.
Stunning graphics with detailed laser-scanned tracks and immersive weather effects that enhance the overall Formula 1 racing atmosphere.
Deep and engaging career and My Team modes that offer satisfying team management and customization options, appealing to both new and experienced players.

Frequent technical issues including constant crashes, server connection problems, and a problematic anti-cheat system that impact game stability, especially on PC and VR.
AI behavior is inconsistent and sometimes unrealistic, showing unfair advantages like excessive speed boosts, lack of penalties for aggressive driving, and poor wet weather performance.
Multiplayer experience is often frustrating due to toxic players, lag, and flawed penalty systems causing unfair penalties and chaotic races.

graphics
581 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews consistently praise the graphics of the latest F1 game, highlighting stunning, realistic visuals with detailed car models, lifelike tracks, and advanced effects such as path tracing and ray tracing. Many note significant improvements over previous installments, especially with lighting, textures, and overall immersion, though some mention occasional graphical bugs and high system requirements to run at top settings. Overall, the graphics are regarded as a major strength, delivering a visually impressive and immersive racing experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning—every track, car, and weather detail looks incredibly real.”
- “From the very first laps, the visuals just blow you away – the cars are insanely detailed, the lighting and weather effects make it feel like you’re actually breathing pit lane air.”
- “F1 25 takes the racing sim to new heights with stunning graphics, refined gameplay, and immersive features.”
- “Graphics wise this might be the worst game.”
- “I spent too long trying to get the game to stop crashing adjusting settings as fast as I could before a crash, closing all other apps, disabling all overlays, my graphics card is updated, no matter what I do it crashes or randomly works, for a little bit and then the next time I go to play it is back to crashing.”
- “The drivers' faces still look like they're made of concrete (which is especially noticeable during podium celebrations or the start of the race), the cars are perfectly reproduced (as are the sounds), the tracks look a bit better (but only the refreshed ones), and some feature numerous graphical artifacts (like Austin and Sao Paulo, where the barriers recharge or disappear before our eyes).”
story
252 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode, centered on the "Braking Point" saga, receives mixed reviews—many find it engaging, well-animated, and a satisfying continuation of existing narratives, especially for fans of the series, while others criticize it as predictable, rushed, or overly scripted with limited player impact. Though some praise its emotional depth and character development, others view it as repetitive or cringy, suggesting it primarily appeals to those invested in the narrative rather than general racing game fans. Overall, it's considered a notable addition that adds cinematic flair but still leaves room for improvement in storytelling and player agency.
- “The story mode 'Braking Point' has a well put together story that is an adrenaline and emotional joy ride; I watched the 'F1' movie, got inspired to dive more into Formula One, bought this game a couple days later, and I've learned so much from playing it; now I'm hooked!”
- “Braking Point 3 is a blast, wrapping up the Konnersport story with some high-stakes drama that feels straight out of a Netflix documentary.”
- “I've completed Braking Point 3 — the storytelling was really engaging and a great continuation of the previous parts.”
- “Much weaker and shorter than the first two entries, with a rushed story and little impact.”
- “The story is just boring and not interesting at all, it's not creative, it takes no risks, it's predictable, etc. I guess the cutscenes are well done and the main characters are kinda likeable.”
- “* Braking point just continues the pointless story mode with boring cutscenes and different race scenarios where you have to do certain things in next few laps - maintain position or get to the position before next cutscene starts. It's not very fun or interesting and the time they spent making this story mode could have been better spent making more fun gameplay modes or content.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the latest F1 game is praised for its realistic driving mechanics, smooth handling, and deep customization options, creating an immersive racing experience that appeals especially to F1 fans. While the core gameplay remains similar to previous versions, improvements in AI behavior, physics, and overall polish contribute to a more enjoyable and accessible experience. Some criticisms include UI bloat, microtransactions, and issues with multiplayer stability, but overall it is regarded as a solid, high-quality racing simulation.
- “F1 25 takes the racing sim to new heights with stunning graphics, refined gameplay, and immersive features.”
- “The gameplay strikes a perfect balance between realism and accessibility.”
- “The attention to detail, the realistic driving mechanics, and the atmosphere make every race feel like you’re truly part of the Formula 1 world.”
- “The gameplay is essentially the same as five versions ago, but the amount of menus, useless cutscenes, microtransactions, and overall bloat in the UI and the experience as a whole should make this game a hard pass.”
- “Dry races in F1 25 are pretty okay; however, it would be nice if AI would make mistakes more often, or sometimes even crash. Half a season and not a single yellow flag except scripted mechanical failures, never even once saw a safety car.”
- “Gameplay-wise it’s identical to F1 23's braking point 2; however, there are no full races, only mid-race scenarios.”
optimization
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization in this game shows significant improvement over its predecessor, F1 24, with better performance and handling on various systems, including high-end and mid-range PCs. However, persistent issues such as stuttering, VR mode jitters, and occasional crashes affect the experience, especially on certain hardware configurations. Overall, while the game is better optimized than before, VR support and stability still need considerable work.
- “The most important highlight for me is the optimization, it's significantly better compared to previous EA F1 titles, making for a smoother experience overall.”
- “Having played F1 2018, 2022 and 2024 previously, I definitely feel that this is a way more polished and optimized version of the F1 games.”
- “So far so good, very big improvement when it comes to optimization and handling.”
- “I'm running low settings on a 1440p card and I'm stuttering like crazy, EA is just money hungry.”
- “Constant jittering view, poor performance even on lowest settings with 3080 RTX, 5700X3D, 32GB RAM and Quest 2 on VD.”
- “This is a poorly optimized, overly fragile PC port that punishes players for minor system fluctuations.”
stability
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The game suffers from pervasive bugs and glitches, including freezing, crashes, audio issues, and problematic AI behavior, which significantly hamper stability—especially in modes like two-player career and VR. Connectivity problems and frequent crashes further diminish the online experience, while troubleshooting is often frustrating with limited support. Despite these issues, some users note improvements over previous versions and enjoy the gameplay when the game is stable.
- “The game crashed multiple times but never during races, only in loading screens. Despite that, it runs great on my outdated machine.”
- “It should be noted that it runs great on ASUS ROG Ally Z1E - 60 fps on 1080p with a mix of high and medium settings.”
- “Game looks astounding with path tracing and it runs great in VR as well.”
- “There are so many bugs and glitches that you start the race and no one moves, and you get teleported to the racing line for no reason, resulting in being soft-locked out of your career mode after 30+ hours and 20 races.”
- “Glitches everywhere. Literally get slammed every 2 seconds with connecting to online services prompts, to the point where I literally can't play the game every single time I load it up. Most glitchy F1 game ever made.”
- “Once you're finally in, you're greeted with a game that's buggy as hell—AI behavior is erratic, force feedback cuts out randomly, and crashes to desktop are far too common.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is generally praised for its immersive and engaging soundtrack, with standout tracks that fans find catchy and energizing, often enhancing the racing experience. However, many users criticize the licensed EA music as annoying, poorly fitting, or irritating, leading some to disable it entirely in favor of the original orchestral and in-game tracks which are viewed much more favorably. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point despite mixed opinions on certain music choices and limited customization options.
- “No matter what you do, you can't stop listening to the lobby music because it's so cool and unique that it'll make you shake in any situation.”
- “Ian Livingstone (and his brother Ethan?) is giving us 4 new music bits (including one from the MyTeam 2.0 mode imo), all majestic & passionate orchestracks, an epic ear treat for the true blue fans of the sport.”
- “The background music is upbeat and engaging, making it easier to immerse oneself in the race.”
- “The music is annoying and no way to customize the music type.”
- “The music is absolute garbage.”
- “Audio - I turned the EA music off right away, it's utter trash to me, and serves no point in an F1 game; it only shows the audience that EA are trying to bring in.”
monetization
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Monetization in the game is heavily criticized for its intrusive microtransactions, many of which are cosmetic but still seen as unnecessary and predatory, including overpriced items and battle passes. While these microtransactions do not always impact core gameplay, their prevalence, alongside ads and reused content, detracts from the overall experience and gives the impression of a cash grab rather than meaningful innovation.
- “Still contains microtransactions for clothing and boosts, but they are not necessary to play and are essentially cosmetic.”
- “Microtransactions do not interfere with gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is great, but the in-game purchases are noticeable though they are mostly cosmetic.”
- “The gameplay is essentially the same as five versions ago, but the amount of menus, useless cutscenes, microtransactions and overall bloat in the UI and the experience as a whole should make this game a hard pass.”
- “Additionally, Codemasters and EA continue to shove microtransactions and muddled editions.”
- “Come on, EA, stop locking everything behind stupid 'battle passes', or whatever it's called in this game, or, even worse, behind microtransactions.”
grinding
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is widely described as a time-consuming and tedious process, often requiring significant dedication akin to needing "a second life." While it captures the intense, pressure-filled experience of a Formula 1 season, many find the grind frustrating due to slow UI and micromanagement, though some note progress improves the experience over time.
- “The game can be pretty difficult and hard to master, but there are lots of assists that you can enable if needed. It's not very grindy if you're not going for leaderboard ranks or something like that.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “F1 world seems more grindy than 23, but that's expected with EA as overlords.”
- “Overall mode now includes more going back and forth through a very badly designed and slow UI, to micromanage more aspects of the team that do not add much more fun, just makes the mode more tedious.”
replayability
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Replayability in the game is generally praised for its online progression, active community events, and varied game modes, which keep players engaged. However, some criticize a lack of long-term content and meaningful career choices, noting that replay value may be limited for non-hardcore fans. Overall, new features and updates contribute positively to maintaining player interest across sessions.
- “And the new team career version is a refresh and has great replayability!”
- “One of the most replayable racing games of the decade.”
- “F125 boasts an active player community that frequently hosts various events and challenges, enhancing the game's replayability.”
- “Nah, one of the entire playable teams in the game they just removed all way to access.”
- “Not optimized enough for replay value.”
- “Still not much replayability if you're not a hardcore F1 junkie.”
humor
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Users find the game's humor to be a mix of intentional and unintentional comedy, with funny driver antics, amusing car physics, and quirky in-game moments like misquoted engineers. The game’s goofy visuals and chaotic racing scenarios contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. However, some humor arises from glitches and server issues, adding a playful, if sometimes frustrating, charm.
- “The starts are hilarious with 4 DNFs right off the bat.”
- “All the pieces of the F1 cars flying on corners is a beautiful funny chaos.”
- “Some bugs are still present — for example, when Yuki wins a race, the engineer hilariously says “well done, Max!” Multiplayer lobbies also need a bit of polishing, as they’re not very smooth at the moment.”
emotional
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The game delivers a strong emotional impact through its fast-paced, immersive driving experience and a cinematic, emotionally charged story mode that resonates with players. While some praise its ability to evoke feelings ranging from exhilaration to emotional investment in characters, others find the main storyline less impactful compared to deeper RPGs. Overall, it combines adrenaline and emotional engagement, particularly in its narrative-driven content.
- “The story mode 'Breaking Point' has a well put together story that is an adrenaline and emotional joy ride... I watched the 'F1' movie and got inspired to dive more into Formula One. I bought this game a couple days later, and I've learned so much from playing it, and now I'm hooked!”
- “I will concede that despite myself, I was a little emotional over one decision involving a character I'd been playing as in three separate games, so they do deserve some credit on that.”
- “The return of Breaking Point in a new, emotionally charged storyline adds cinematic flair to the single-player experience.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its authentic and immersive recreation of a Formula 1 race weekend, featuring aggressive engine sounds, strategic team radio chatter, and detailed visuals. Reviewers highlight the intensity and polish that make players feel truly part of the F1 world, though minor subtitle glitches have been noted. Overall, it delivers a compelling and elite racing experience.
- “Engine notes feel aggressive and authentic, team radio chatter adds strategic tension, and the overall race-day atmosphere is convincingly immersive.”
- “From the moment you load into the game, it grabs you with its atmosphere, intensity, and polish, instantly letting you know that this is not some casual racer — this is Formula 1 recreated at an elite level.”
- “The attention to detail, the realistic driving mechanics, and the atmosphere make every race feel like you’re truly part of the Formula 1 world.”
- “The atmosphere?”
- “| ☢️ world & atmosphere‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎|‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ⅹ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ |‎”
- “Yes, seen some issues relating to engineer messages starting then never completing, leaving the subtitles (which are annoyingly large) stuck in place for the entire session.”