F1® 25 — patch notes and updates
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| Get a 5,000 XP Boost in F1® 25 | 2026-04-06 | Go full throttle and unlock tiers of the Podium Pass with the EA Play 5,000 XP Boost. EA Play members also get a 10% discount on EA digital purchases, from F1® PitCoin to full games and DLC. And when you're ready for more, there's a whole library of top titles available in The Play List. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay.Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details. |
| EA Play & EA SPORTS F1® 25 | 2026-03-02 | Unlock tiers of the Podium Pass and reach milestones even faster with a 5,000 XP Boost in EA SPORTS F1® 25. Launch the game, pick up your reward — courtesy of your EA Play membership — and race to glory today. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay. Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details. |
| Monthly rewards: EA Play & EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 | 2026-02-02 | This month (and every month), EA Play members can score a sweet 5,000 XP Boost in EA SPORTS F1® 25. Launch the game to automatically claim your reward. Then hop into the driver's seat to unlock tiers of the Podium Pass and race to glory! Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at: https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay. Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. See EA Play terms for details. |
| SEASON 5 CELEBRATES THE BIG STORIES OF THE 2025 SEASON | 2026-01-07 | A nail-biting conclusion, a new champion crowned, and headline-grabbing stories up and down the grid - the 2025 Formula 1® season was certainly one to remember. In F1® 25, we’re paying tribute to some of the electrifying moments with two Scenario Races making up the top-billing for Season 5 of the game’s live service. Running from January 7 through until March 3, the podium awaits across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. SEASON 5: THE PODIUM AWAITSIn what was a monumental year in the sport, F1® 25 Season 5 looks back with two Scenario Race events from a pair of experienced drivers, alongside the refreshed Podium Pass. Race Scenario: Hul |
| Members get a 5,000 XP Boost in F1® 25 | 2026-01-05 | Unlock tiers of the Podium Pass & race to victory with the EA Play 5,000 XP Boost. EA Play members also get a 10% discount on EA digital purchase, from F1® PitCoin to full games and DLC. And when you're ready for more, there's a whole library of top titles available in The Play List. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay.Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details. |
| Racing season ends, the holiday season begins | 2025-12-22 | EA Play members can access F1® 25 for up to 5 hours and claim a 5,000 XP Boost. If you decide to buy the full game, you'll get 10% off as part of your membership (and all your progress carries over). Up for a challenge? Hit your favorite track, and try to break the fastest lap record. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay. Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details. |
| F1® 25 Has been nominated for the "VR Game of the Year" Steam Award | 2025-12-18 | Have you been immersing yourself in the high-octane world of F1®? This Story is Yours. F1® 25 has been nominated for the "VR Game of the Year" Steam Award. Voting is now open, so make your voice heard by using the voting buttons at the top of the page or by visiting the Steam Awards page. Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1® 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Create your story and run your F1® dynasty in the revamped My Team mode. Choose your path through the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, with different objectives for each driver at key moments in the story. https://store.steampow |
| Get 50% off* Chapter Scenarios* before 12/18 | 2025-12-12 | F1® The Movie is now available for streaming on Apple TV. Stream the movie - then experience six playable moments from it in F1® 25 with Chapter Scenarios! Get 50% off Chapter Scenarios until sale ends.Formula One® hit the big screen earlier this year with F1® THE MOVIE, starring Sonny Hayes, a former driver who returns to Formula One® alongside his teammates at the fictional team APXGP. EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 lets you play as the stars of the movie with exclusive gameplay inspired by the story and characters. *Offers may vary or change. See retailer site for details.**F1® 25 (sold separately), EA account, internet connection & all game updates. |
| F1® 25 - v1.16 - PATCH NOTES | 2025-12-05 | Preparing for the second half of Survival Challenge, the latest title update will be made available for F1® 25 next week. Patch v1.16 will begin rolling out at 10am UTC on Monday, December 8. Please ensure your PC is connected to the internet in order to receive the update.v1.16 Patch NotesHighlightsPreparations for Survival Challenge Part 2, starting December 17Find out more about what’s coming in Part 2 of Survival Challenge by checking out our dedicated blog, found here. Added a range of new Casual Wear items to the Podium Pass StoreOn December 10, a wide variety of Casual Wear items from real-world brands will be added to the store, givin |
| F1 25 EA Play Member Reward! | 2025-12-01 | Race through Podium Pass tiers in EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 with a 5,000 XP Boost from EA Play and earn rewards even faster. Members can launch F1® 25 and check their in-game mailbox from December 1–30. Click redeem and it will be added to Podium Pass.Save 50% on F1® 25 on Steam |
| Get a Jump start on the 2026 Season Expansion with 50% off EA SPORTS F1 25 | 2025-11-21 | Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1® 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, featuring a revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, and more! Get a Jump start on the 2026 Season Expansion. Save 50% on EA SPORTS F1 25 before the sale ends on December 4! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3059520/F1_25/ Offers may vary or change. See retailer for details. |
| EA SPORTS F1® FRANCHISE ANNOUNCEMENT | 2025-11-18 | Today, EA SPORTS™ confirms future plans for F1® 25, with the game set to represent both the 2025 and 2026 FIA Formula One World Championships. This news drops alongside an announcement for the future of EA SPORTS F1® as 2027 will see the series return and mark the start of a new and more expansive F1® experience.Following on from F1® 25’s commercial and critical success - with praise from players, media, content creators, and F1® drivers alike - the team is building on the experience through a paid expansion*. The premium content update will bring players closer to the sport’s major changes for 2026 that includes new cars, sporting regulation |
| SEASON 4 BRINGS A NEW MODE AND EVEN MORE REWARDS - NOW LIVE | 2025-11-10 | As the season finale approaches we’re kicking things up a gear with a landmark season of content in F1® 25. From a new game mode to a revised driver roster and a plethora of rewards to unlock, Season 4 is set to offer tonnes of excitement for new and existing players. Don’t miss out by loading up F1® 25 between November 12 and January 7 across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. SEASON 4: SURVIVAL CHALLENGEIn a real-world season that continues to be unpredictable despite just a handful of races left on the calendar, we’re keeping you entertained in the virtual world too in Season 4, celebrating a breathtaking year. To read the detailed Pa |
| v1.14 (Season 4) - PATCH NOTES | 2025-11-07 | Ahead of Season 4 launching on November 12, the latest title update will be made available for F1® 25 that includes a fan-favourite driver making the step up to Formula 1®. Patch v1.14 will begin rolling out at 10am UTC on Monday, November 10. Please ensure your PC or console is connected to the internet in order to receive the update.New Feature and Season 4 ContentAvailable Nov 12A new feature exclusive to Season 4 (more details to be shared on Monday)Additional Season 4 updates, including refreshed Podium Pass tiers and Podium Pass Store itemsAvailable Nov 13Latest Driver Ratings update based real-world results from Azerbaijan to Mexicov1. |
| Leave your Mark in the F1® 25 Trial | 2025-10-16 | Join the trial* of F1® 25 and leave your mark on the world of racing! Between October 16-20, experience everything the full game has to offer. Create your story and run your F1® dynasty in the revamped My Team mode. Choose your path through the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, with different objectives for each driver at key moments in the story.If you choose to buy F1® 25 after playing the trial, your save games, progress, and XP will carry over. This is the perfect time to join the grid - between October 9 - October 21, you can save 30% on F1® 25**!Also, make sure to the catch the 2XP weekend which is active within the trial period |
| F1® 25 - v1.13 - PATCH NOTES | 2025-10-14 | Several community-raised issues have been addressed in the latest title update for F1® 25. Patch v1.13 will begin rolling out at 10am UTC on Tuesday, October 14. Please ensure your PC or console is connected to the internet in order to receive the update. v1.13 Patch NotesHighlightsFixed an issue which could prevent users from creating mid-session saves in Career (PS5 Only)Fixed an issue which could cause multiple track limits warnings to be shown for a single incidentFixed an issue which was preventing Replays and Highlights from being saved when system account names were using non-unicode charactersF1 UpdatesUpdated the McLaren, Aston Marti |
| EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 EA Play* 5,000 XP Reward | 2025-10-01 | Experience a world of thrill with EA Play. Join to get great player benefits and unlimited access to an unrivaled collection of EA’s fan-favorite franchises and top titles. Members can unlock rewards in the hottest titles each month including XP Boosts in F1® 25. Dive into all the game-winning, world-creating, and galaxy-defining moments in The Play List or discover a new favorite with trials of select recent releases for up to 10 hours with no commitments. If you decide to buy, your progress carries over to the full game, ready for what’s next. Plus, members score 10% off EA digital purchases, saving on full games, points packs, and DLC. Fin |
| CELEBRATING A DECADE OF SPEED IN SEASON 3 | 2025-09-17 | 2025 sees Haas F1 Team racing a landmark 10th consecutive season and we’re marking the occasion by dedicating Season 3 of F1® 25’s live service to them. That’s not all, we’ve also added F2™ 2025, made a second Driver Ratings update, and refreshed the look of each of the 10 F1® teams. Get involved by loading up F1® 25 between September 17 and November 11. SEASON 3: A DECADE OF SPEEDFrom the inclusion of the next generation of talent with the F2™ 2025 roster, to a pair of throwbacks to key moments in Haas’ ten-year history, there’s plenty to look forward to in Season 3. To read the detailed Patch Notes, including details on how computer-control |
| v1.12 (Season 3) - PATCH NOTES | 2025-09-12 | To coincide with Season 3 going live on September 17, the latest title update will be made available for F1® 25, adding a handful of new and exciting features as well as an improvement to computer-controlled (AI) drivers in all weather conditions. Patch v1.12 will begin rolling out at 10am UTC on Monday, September 15. Please ensure your PC or console is connected to the internet in order to receive the update. New Features and Season 3 ContentAvailable Sep 15Addition of F2™ 2025 including all cars, teams, and drivers‘Sports Update’ for F1® 2025 cars, teams, and drivers featuring a number of visual updates and sponsor changes‘Computer-Controll |
| EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 EA Play* 5,000 XP reward | 2025-09-02 | Experience a world of thrill with EA Play. Join to get great player benefits and unlimited access to an unrivaled collection of EA’s fan-favorite franchises and top titles. Members can unlock rewards in the hottest titles each month including XP Boosts in F1® 25. Dive into all the game-winning, world-creating, and galaxy-defining moments in The Play List or discover a new favorite with trials of select recent releases for up to 10 hours with no commitments. If you decide to buy, your progress carries over to the full game, ready for what’s next. Plus, members score 10% off EA digital purchases, saving on full games, points packs, and DLC. Fin |