Thursday, 16th April (MILAN, Italy): Independent developer 3DClouds is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the world’s premier electric single-seater series, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, on an all-new fully licensed expansion to the popular sim-cade racer, Formula Legends.
This premium downloadable content is titled ‘Formula E: Electric Evolution’ and will launch on 30th April for PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms (Nintendo platforms coming later) as premium downloadable content for Formula Legends, priced at £7.99 GBP / $7.99 USD / €7.99 EUR.
Formula E: Electric Evolution includes all manufacturers, drivers, teams, and selected tracks from the official ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as well as GEN1, GEN2 and GEN3 EVO race cars successfully encapsulating the history of Formula E so far. This new DLC represents the first time video game players can experience this exciting motorsport’s dramatic advancement since its inception including the addition of ATTACK MODE, PIT BOOST and more.
To watch the official announcement trailer for Formula E: Electric Evolution visit here: https://youtu.be/fdNoPTQuo4E
“To have a series as prestigious and entertaining as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in our racing game Formula Legends is truly extraordinary,” said Francesco Bruschi, CEO of 3DClouds. “Formula E has been a fantastic partner for us and incorporating drivers, teams, tracks, cars, branding from this series and even its iconic theme has been a joy from start to finish. We hope players will enjoy our efforts bringing this unique motorsport series to life in our game.”
“We are incredibly excited to enter Formula Legends, with its focus on the evolution of motorsport making it a perfect home for Formula E,” said Sanjay Shivaram, Brand Licensing & Retail Director at Formula E. “By bringing the GEN1- GEN3EVO race cars into this stylised world, fans can experience the future of racing. We’re particularly excited about the “cute” vehicles and style of racing, which sits uniquely in our gaming offering. 3D Clouds has done a great job at styling our cars to their universe, and Formula E is thrilled to join this journey."
For a complete list of everything in the Formula E: Electric Evolution expansion, please see below:
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Official Formula E Experience - All the Teams, All the Drivers
Andretti Formula E, Citroen Racing, CUPRA Kiro, DS Penske, Envision Racing, Jaguar TCS Racing, Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team, Mahindra Racing, Nissan Formula E Team, and Porsche Formula E Team all feature in this expansion including their respective drivers, liveries and sponsors.
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Official Real-World Tracks - Berlin, Tokyo, London, São Paulo, Miami, Shanghai
All six new circuits for this expansion have been faithfully recreated in accordance with their real-life counterparts, from the long straights and wide corners of Berlin Tempelhof to the indoor/outdoor hybrid challenge of the London E-Prix. Some of Formula E’s most iconic locations are here.
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All The Cars - GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3 EVO
Players will be able to drive and master three specifications of Formula E cars from the past and present series; each featuring their own chassis details, handling, battery management, deceleration and acceleration characteristics.
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Attack Mode, Double Headers and More
All new gameplay mechanics are introduced in this expansion in order to authentically recreate the Formula E race experience. This includes the addition of granular battery management lap-to-lap, double header race weekends and ATTACK MODE which allows drivers to supercharge their battery for a limited number of times per race by entering the pre-determined Attack Zone off of the racing line. Just like in real life Formula E, utilising ATTACK MODE well is essential if drivers want to finish on the top step of the podium.
For more information about Formula E: Electric Evolution, please visit the official Steam page here.
Additionally, 3DClouds has also partnered with publisher Microids to bring a physical edition of Formula Legends (featuring DLC and more) to retailers on 4th June. To pre-order Formula Legends - Legacy Edition (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch), please visit the official Microids website or ask your local retailer about the game.
If you’d like to offer 3DClouds your feedback on Formula Legends and be part of the game’s ongoing development please visit the official 3DClouds Discord channel.
Notes for Editors
Press Kit: https://bit.ly/Formula_Legends
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3194360/Formula_Legends/
Available for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Media Contact - Formula Legends
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General Contact
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For Formula E media enquiries, please contact media@fiaformulae.com
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About 3DClouds
3DClouds is one of Italy’s biggest and most prolific video game development studios. Located in the outskirts of Milan, the developer boasts veterans from Microsoft and Milestone as well as some of the brightest development talent in Italy. Known for producing celebrated licensed video games including Paw Patrol World, Transformers: Galactic Trials, Hot Wheels: Monster Trucks Stunt Mayhem and more; 3DClouds is also developing and publishing their own original IP including the swashbuckling RPG adventure Trident’s Tale and the cherished sim-cade racer, Formula Legends.
About Formula E
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is known as the next evolution of motorsport. As the world’s first all-electric series, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship operates as a high-speed ‘living laboratory’ where innovation and adrenaline collide.
The championship has achieved the milestone of 150 races, and serves as a vital test bed for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers - including Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Stellantis, Mahindra and Lola Cars - to innovate and refine the electric vehicle (EV) technologies that will define future urban mobility.
Underpinning this performance is a profound commitment to impact. Formula E is a Certified B Corp - the world’s first and only sport to achieve this designation - reflecting its dedication to high standards of social and environmental transparency. It also stands as the only sport in the world to be Net Zero Carbon since inception and recently became the first to achieve the BSI Net Zero Pathway certification, setting a new global benchmark for science-based climate action.
As a progressive challenger in the sports landscape, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is defined by unpredictable, wheel-to-wheel competition. In 11 seasons, the series has crowned 10 different champions, proving it to be one of the most competitive and open titles in world championship level sport. With a commitment to accessibility and a grid of world-class drivers and manufacturers, the series continues to rewrite the rules of elite sport, engaging a new generation who value purposeful ambition and fearless action. For Formula E media enquiries, please contact media@fiaformulae.com
About ABB
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
www.abb.com
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