{"id":33829,"date":"2023-06-15T11:35:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T09:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1839047"},"modified":"2023-06-15T16:01:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:01:32","slug":"f1-23-release-date-uk-launch-time-early-access-pc-requirements","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/f1-23-release-date-uk-launch-time-early-access-pc-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 23 release date: UK launch time, early access &#038; PC requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> F1 23 sees the return of Braking Point &#8211; but can you take the top-podium spot? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Cole Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 15 June 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>The F1 23 release date is very nearly upon us! In fact, you could start playing the game right now if you <a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/F1-23-Champions-Xbox-Download\/dp\/B0C5L1P9DM\/?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">order the Champions Edition<\/a> that comes with three days of early access.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re waiting for the Standard Edition launch, the wait is almost over, with the UK launch time confirmed for both console and PC. And the PC requirements have been revealed, too, so we\u2019ve included those in our big handy guide below as well.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/www.chillblast.com\/special-edition-pcs-1\/chillblast-champions-ryzen-5-4070-gaming-pc-with-headset-keyboard-mouse-bundle&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\"><strong>Get ready to race with the Chillblast Champions PC gaming bundle<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep on reading and we\u2019ll run you through all of the key details on the F1 23 release date, early access, pre-orders, recommended PC specs and a whole lot more. Start your engines!<\/p>\n<h2><b>When is the F1 23 release date?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The F1 23 release date is <strong>Friday 16th June 2023<\/strong>, which has been confirmed by the Codemasters developers. Not long to wait at all. We\u2019ll all be zipping around Monaco in no time.<\/p>\n<p>We also don\u2019t have to wait long until <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/f1-manager-23-release-date\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">F1 Manager 2023<\/a> releases later this summer, too, where we can take charge of every other aspect that goes into running the terrifyingly complex beasts that are F1 teams.<\/p> <div class=\"&quot;brightcove\" embed=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;embed__intrinsic&quot;\"> <div class=\"&quot;brightcove__player\" vjs-playlist-player-container=\"\"> <video data-video-id=\"6328605533112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"&quot;default&quot;\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"&quot;video-js&quot;\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"&quot;\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js&quot;\"\/> <h2><strong>What is the UK launch time for F1 23?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>F1 23 is launching very soon on all platforms! As EA confirmed with the Tweet below, the Standard Edition of the game will unlock in the early hours of Friday 16th June on all platforms, although there is a difference between the console and PC launch times.<\/p>\n<p>Here in the UK, F1 23 will come out at <strong>midnight BST<\/strong> on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X\/S, just as the clock ticks over to Friday. If you\u2019re playing on PC, you\u2019ll have to wait until <strong>5am BST<\/strong> on Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>If you simply cannot wait until the green lights of launch day on 16th June, read on to find out how you can get ahead of the pack for a better chance to take home the trophy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"&quot;twitter-tweet&quot;\" data-dnt=\"&quot;true&quot;\"><p lang=\"&quot;en&quot;\" dir=\"&quot;ltr&quot;\">Set your alarms, here's when <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F123?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;\">#F123<\/a> will be unlocking for you \ud83d\udd58<br\/><br\/>There's still time to pre-order, giving you exclusive content and 3-days early access with the Champions Edition \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/t.co\/GYCCbeLfVX&quot;\">https:\/\/t.co\/GYCCbeLfVX<\/a> <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/t.co\/adxMVaacLr&quot;\">pic.twitter.com\/adxMVaacLr<\/a><\/p>\u2014 EA SPORTS\u2122 F1\u00ae (@EASPORTSF1) <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/EASPORTSF1\/status\/1667187884032421889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async=\"\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;\" charset=\"&quot;utf-8&quot;\"\/>\n<h2><b>How to get F1 23 early access<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Can\u2019t wait until Friday? To get F1 23 early access, you need to <b>pre-order the F1 23 Champions Edition<\/b> \u2013 if you do, you\u2019ll get to play three days ahead of everyone else. This early access period began on 13th June 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This could provide a great early advantage for the new ranked multiplayer system, or you may just find yourself up against similarly-ranked F1 fanatics who might leave you in the dust \u2013 but you\u2019ve got to at least try, we suppose!<\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I pre-order F1 23?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>F1 23 is available for order right now <\/b>and we\u2019ve scoured the web for the best deals.<\/p>\n<p>For Xbox One and Series X\/S, on CD Keys you can get the <a href=\"\/\/www.cdkeys.com\/f1-23-standard-edition-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-s-ww&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">Standard Edition<\/a> for \u00a360.09 and the <a href=\"\/\/www.cdkeys.com\/f1-23-champions-edition-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-s-ww&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">Champions Edition<\/a> for \u00a380.09.<\/p>\n<p>On the Sony side, F1 23 <a href=\"\/\/www.game.co.uk\/en\/f1-23-2717947&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">Standard Edition<\/a> can be had on PlayStation 4 and 5 for \u00a364.99 from GAME, and the <a href=\"\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-gb\/product\/EP0006-PPSA09802_00-F123DELUXEDITION&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">Champions Edition<\/a> for F1 23 for \u00a389.99 or \u00a380.99 if you have EA Play.<\/p>\n<p>For PC, the best prices we could find were once again from CDKeys, with the <a href=\"\/\/www.cdkeys.com\/f1-23-pc-steam&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">Standard Edition<\/a> available for \u00a350.09 and the <a href=\"\/\/www.cdkeys.com\/f1-23-champions-edition-pc-steam&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">Champions Edition<\/a> for \u00a370.09<\/p>\n<p>Pre-ordering the Standard Edition will net you F1 World Items and 5,000 PitCoin, whilst the Champions Edition offers the following.<\/p>\n<ul><li><strong>3 days of early access<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Verstappen-designed in-game racing items<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>4 new My Team Racing Icons<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>4 Braking Point 2 My Team Icons<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Braking Point 2 customisation items \u2013 casual and racewear in-game items<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>F1 World Bumper Pack<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>18,000 PitCoin virtual currency to spend in-game<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><b>Which consoles and platforms can play F1 23?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>F1 23 will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC<\/b> via Steam, the EA App and the Epic Games Store.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being a cross-gen title, Codemasters\u2019 venerable Ego engine ensures that F1 23 won\u2019t be a graphical slouch \u2013 and we wouldn\u2019t be surprised if, at first glance, someone thought you had the real deal on telly.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the title won\u2019t be coming to Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the PC requirements for F1 23?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On the game\u2019s official Steam page, the F1 23 PC requirements are listed like so:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minimum requirements to run F1 23 on PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul><li>Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system<\/li>\n<li>OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 21H1 or higher)<\/li>\n<li>Processor: Intel Core i3-2130 or AMD FX 4300 | For VR: Intel Core i5-9600k or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 8 GB RAM<\/li>\n<li>Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD RX 470 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6700 XT<\/li>\n<li>Graphics for VR: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD RX 590 | Driver NVIDIA 522.25 or AMD 23.2.1<\/li>\n<li>DirectX: Version 12<\/li>\n<li>Network: Broadband Internet connection<\/li>\n<li>Storage: 80 GB available space<\/li>\n<li>Sound Card: DirectX Compatible<\/li>\n<li>VR Support: Keyboard and mouse required<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><strong>Recommended specs for F1 23 on PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul><li>Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system<\/li>\n<li>OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 21H1 or higher)<\/li>\n<li>Processor: Intel Core i5 9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 16 GB RAM<\/li>\n<li>Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD RX 590 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800<\/li>\n<li>Graphics for VR: NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 6700 XT | Driver NVIDIA 528.49 or AMD 23.2.1<\/li>\n<li>DirectX: Version 12<\/li>\n<li>Network: Broadband Internet connection<\/li>\n<li>Storage: 80 GB available space<\/li>\n<li>Sound Card: DirectX Compatible<\/li>\n<li>VR Support: Keyboard and mouse required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thinking of buying a PC for the game? <a href=\"\/\/www.chillblast.com\/special-edition-pcs-1\/chillblast-champions-ryzen-5-4070-gaming-pc-with-headset-keyboard-mouse-bundle&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\"><strong>Get ready to race with the Chillblast Champions PC gaming bundle<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>F1 23 gameplay and story details<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>EA has provided a deep-dive trailer offering us a glimpse into the new gameplay features which we have included down below.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"&quot;F1\u00ae\" official=\"\" gameplay=\"\" features=\"\" deep=\"\" dive=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D4mZwIgloeQ?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" web-share=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>F1 23 will see the return of the immersive story mode, Braking Point, so you won\u2019t just be finishing races, looking at leaderboards and moving on to the next: You\u2019ll get to have a much more intimate and unique perspective into the drama that is Formula 1.<\/p>\n<p>Aiden Jackson and his former rival, Devon Butler, are now teamed up together in Konnersport \u2013 which will no doubt offer us plenty of on and off-track drama as the pair try to work with one another.<\/p>\n<p>New to F1 23 is an improved handling system, Formula 1 2023 season tracks the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, a red-flag system and a new ranked multiplayer system ensuring a gratifying climb up the leaderboards in your one F1 23 journey.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Is there an F1 23 trailer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Indeed there is an F1 23 trailer, which you can watch <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wHNgoRCWqTg&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The trailer gives us a great sense of the highs and lows facing Aiden and Devon in their next Formula 1 season, and also highlights some of the fresh features in action \u2013 such as the new red flags, which are sure to get tempers running hot when you\u2019re in the zone.<\/p>\n<p>Returning to bring the on-track drama to life is Sky Sports presenter David Croft to really fool those walking past the living room into thinking there\u2019s a Formula 1 race on at two in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">free Gaming Newsletter<\/a> for weekly insights, and visit our<strong> <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">Gaming<\/a> hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Take part in <a id=\"&quot;LPNoLPOWALinkPreview&quot;\" title=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/the-screen-test\/&quot;\" href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/the-screen-test\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\" data-loopstyle=\"&quot;link&quot;\">the Screen Test<\/a>, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only \u00a31 with delivery to your home \u2014 <a title=\"&quot;http:\/\/radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article&quot;\" href=\"&quot;http:\/\/radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article&quot;\">subscribe now<\/a>. 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