The game in its current state is okay. To be honest I get more excitement and management challenge from Motorsport Manager. Which sucks because the race weekend can become very immersive especially with the real driver radio responses. But there is just so much lacking from the game, and with this news I’ve lost all motivation to continue on playing.
Then again, it’s a very FIA type of move…
Clarification or hasty walk back?
In response to the backlash, Frontier clarified that it “will continue to support F1 Manager 2022, with multiple updates currently in the pipeline, focused on addressing the most important topics raised by the community.”
Yesterday’s post was to explain that the addition of any new significant gameplay features for F1 Manager 2022 requested by players would not be possible, but this was not clear."
Frontier, as much as I love them, really need to work on their PR.
A little from column one, but mostly column two, in my opinion. An attempt at some damage control, I think. And it’s becoming a game of semantics.
One of the biggest issues is a problem with lapped cars not being unlapped under a safety car. This causes those cars to be classified in their on-track positions when the race ends. So the lapped car that is physically third in the safety car queue but should technically be placed last in the results, gets classified and rewarded as P3. Actually it’s more a problem for players with mid-fieled runners not being unlapped and landing up getting “stuck” in the wrong track postions for the rest of the race.
The issue arose because of their use of the phrase “any new significant gameplay” and then having one of their CM’s going on to confirm that the unlapping issue wouldn’t be addressed as it wasn’t an important “feature”, only for this to then be contradicted by the walk back message and the other Frontier CM responsible for the game saying exactly the opposite:
Like @Beo says, much as I love, support, and champion their games, after the Elite Odyssey release and the “no more console development and updates” debacle, and now this story, they really need to work on their public messaging.
Also, to prove how fundamentally flawed the game is…
I’ve completed 8 races in the first season with Ferrari. Both cars have finished all 8 races!! We have won 7 of the 8 races - Chuck has 6, Carlos 1. And that’s from only 3 poles. We have 15 out 16 podiums, 7 out of 8 fastest laps, the drivers are clear P1 and P2 in the Championship, and the team is already almost 100 points ahead of Red Bull.
Obviously, none of this could possibly happen in a game that is an even vaguely accurate simulator.
Suuuuuuuuper unrealistic.
At the same time as EA Sport F1/Codemasters are starting to reveal the next version of the F1 franchise, Frontier Developments are starting to do the same with the tease of the second edition of their F1 Manager game.
Hopefully, with the benefit of the troubled release of the first effort last year, the new edition will be a better release for Frontier.
We are thrilled to reveal that F1® Manager 23 is coming this summer! Take on all the challenges of being an F1® team principal in the exciting new 2023 season and beyond. Choose any one of the ten teams from the 2023 championship and compete across a historic 23 races and six F1® Sprint events. Hire and develop real-world drivers and staff, build and improve your HQ, and create the next force to be reckoned with in F1®.
What a complete waste of 35 seconds that was. And again with the “Summer” kak?! (I know it shouldn’t irritate me, but it does,)
F1® Manager 23 launches from July 31 on PC, PlayStation & Xbox!
Pre-order to receive three exclusive Race Moments including one for the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Purchase the Deluxe Edition to get a head start with access to the game four days early and twelve unique Starting Grids and Race Moments in the Exclusive Scenarios Pack.
PC: Standard @ R569 // Deluxe @ R675
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/f1-manager-2023
PlayStation: Standard @ R979 // Deluxe @ R1159
Xbox: Standard @ R979 // Deluxe @ R1149
Big pre-order push by Frontier Dev. After the issues with last years’ release, I’m not entirely sure it’s going to work.
If you dont own the '22 version, this might be worthwhile…?
Definitely might be if the improvements and changes they’re promising work. Still not convinced enough to pre-order it though.
F1 Manager 23 – Five exciting new features hit the track July 31 – PlayStation.Blog
The last game I pre-ordered was HL2 
Feature Focus: Race Preparation
Feature Focus: Race Replay
Feature Focus: Sporting Director & Pit Crew
Race Replay Mode and scenarios sound like an interesting addition.
General release for the game is on Monday next week (31 July), but Deluxe Edition pre-order owners are able to play from today, so the review embargo has been lifted.
The Race
Despite all the changes, improvements and new features – whether F1 Manager 2023 will appeal to you is dependent on whether F1 Manager 2022 did. If you want a game that focuses on the on-track management and having to react in races which can genuinely be unpredictable and immensely entertaining – then you’ll be right at home with the career mode and the separate challenges.
But if you’re looking for a challenging and deep management simulation where the off-track side of running a team is as involved, deep and unpredictable as the races – then you’ll probably still prefer the older F1 and racing management titles.
Video Gamer
F1 Manager 2023 is a much, much better game than last year, and absolutely worth picking up whether you persevered with 2022 or not. It still has issues with certain janky animations, but there is a lot more diversity when it comes to incidents, and there is considerably more depth with both driver and car development. This is finally a management game worthy of the official F1 Manager title.
Planet F1
Overall, F1 Manager 2023 is another fun game for fans of the sport to dive into. Frontier have a lot of hearts they need to win back and they will hope options such as swapping teams, pit stop changes and a reworking of certain behaviours will do that.
Whether or not that is the case, only time will tell.
Racing Games GG
You will sink hours into this game and bearly notice it. The ability to switch teams within your save will also greatly increase the length of playtime for players. Jumping from your all-conquering Williams team to bring Ferrari back to life will be a great experience, and certainly better than having to start again.
However, F1 Manager 2023 is unlikely to change the mind of those that didn’t enjoy or felt short-changed by last year’s game. There isn’t enough of a difference to truly sway anyone that felt the game was too shallow or easy last year.
Metacritic
OpenCritic
F1 Manager 2024 releases 23 July and Frontier are hoping to win back some of those disappointed with the first two releases with a raft of new features and changes.
Chief among the new features is Create A Team and Deeper Management Features:
For the first time in the series, create your own team to challenge the grid and forge a new legacy. Customise every element of your team from your setup and livery design to logo and racing suits. Recruit the right staff and drivers and negotiate with sponsors for placement on your car.
Keep your drivers and staff motivated using the comprehensive new mentality system and dynamic contract negotiations. Take control of your team’s facilities and focus your driver’s development as you execute your vision. Improved rival team AI, including the new threat of staff and driver poaching, provides an unpredictable and dynamic challenge year-on-year.
A couple of motorsport publications and sim gaming sites have had some hands-on experience with the new game, and most seem cautiously optimistic.
Pre-orders for the game are available now, and Frontier’s reasonable standard pricing for the game will help it in getting gamers back on to their Team Principal seats on the pitwall. Even more so if they opt for the PC version on either Steam or Epic Games where they’ll get the added bonus of regional pricing too.
PC (Steam / Epic) @ R390 - R480
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/f1-manager-2024-deluxe-edition-32f176
PlayStation 4 & 5 @ R659 - R849
XBox One & X|S @ R649 - R839
Releasing in just a few days’ time, here’s the last couple of Feature Focus videos, and the Features Overview summary.
Release reviews are starting to drop and it’s looking like a genuine case of third times the charm for F1 Manager…
Currently at 81% on metacritic:
And I just found a review that uses my line…
