Press release

F1 2020 TRIAL NOW AVAILABLE

Free to Download on Xbox One and PlayStation 4

 
//Monday 23 November 2020 (14:00 UK)// - Starting today, players on Xbox One and PlayStation® 4 can download a free trial of F1® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. Offering options to suit every style of play, the trial features My Team and the return of split-screen for competitive couch play. Plus, with the introduction of the new accessible handling, players of all levels can compete the moment they take to the starting line. The F1® 2020 trial overview video, voiced by content creator TommyT999, can be found here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI1YWf7z6DY
 
In the F1® 2020 My Team trial, players begin by creating their team, picking a Formula 2 team mate to race alongside, and compete in the first race weekend in Australia. Split-screen racing at the Austrian Red Bull Ring and all casual handling mode options are also available. Should players decide to upgrade to the full game, progress made in the trial will be automatically carried over, alongside access to staple series inclusions such as Career, Time Trial, weekly events, classic car challenges, and online multiplayer.
 
“The F1® 2020 free trial offers something for every race fan with the inclusion of My Team, casual handling, and split-screen,” said Lee Mather, F1® Franchise Game Director at Codemasters. “Whether you’re an avid F1® fan who’s never played before, or you’re a returning veteran player, there’s plenty to enjoy.”
 
The F1® 2020 trial is available to download through digital storefronts on Xbox One and PlayStation® 4. F1® 2020 is out now on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (DVD and via Steam), and Google Stadia.
 
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