F1 2024 is set to bring a major innovation to its career mode, promising the biggest update since 2016. The current Formula One season has already shown signs of excitement, with three different drivers from three different teams winning the first six races. While it remains to be seen if this trend will continue, F1 2024’s updated career mode will offer fans a unique way to experience the championship.
The new feature in F1 2024 is called Driver Career, which allows players to step into the shoes of one of the superstar drivers in Formula One. This mode focuses on the individual experience of the drivers themselves, with players working to gain recognition, improve their driver ratings, and navigate the driver contract market. It offers a multi-season career experience, complete with short-term and long-term goals to accomplish.
According to senior creative director Lee Mather, the decision to revamp the career mode was driven by fan feedback. Players expressed their love for the career mode but wanted to see more innovation and progression in subsequent iterations of the game. With Driver Career, players can now fulfill their dream of becoming a Formula One driver and immerse themselves in the world of the sport.
The addition of Driver Career is a significant step forward for F1 2024’s career mode, which has been a cornerstone of the game since its inception in 2010. Mather acknowledges the complexity of the career mode, as it involves replicating the sport while creating a compelling gaming experience. The team has put in significant effort to deliver an engaging and authentic career mode that captures the essence of Formula One.
Driver Career is not a replacement for the popular My Team mode, which will still be available in F1 2024. Players can also create custom drivers or choose from F2 drivers or past icons of the sport. However, Driver Career is specifically designed to allow players to race as one of the current Formula One superstars. The inclusion of driver-specific audio adds to the immersive experience, making players feel like they are part of the real Formula One world.
The challenge for the audio team was selecting relevant quotes for drivers who may not have achieved real-life wins. Mather explains that Formula One provided an extensive archive of audio clips, ensuring that there is enough material to create an authentic experience for each driver. While some moments may be recognizable to players, the team had to be creative in finding suitable lines for drivers who have not yet tasted victory.
F1 2024’s career mode offers more than just the Driver Career experience. It introduces rivalries of varying intensities that can shape a player’s entire career, as well as a two-player driver career mode that can be played cooperatively or on different teams. Additionally, a spin-off mode called Challenge Career provides curated, episodic challenges for players to compete asynchronously for leaderboard placement.
The game’s handling has also undergone refinement, with the goal of making the cars more realistically compliant. Mather emphasizes that realism does not necessarily mean difficulty and that the team has incorporated additional depth to enhance the handling model. The revised weight transfer and suspension behavior provide a more authentic feel of movement and weight transfer in the cars.
F1 2024 is scheduled to release on May 31 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. Fans can look forward to an immersive career mode experience, where they can live out their dreams of being a Formula One driver and witness the championship unfold from a unique perspective.
(Source: IGN)
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