The full release is coming Monday, September 14th at 7:00 PM CEST / 10:00 AM PDT.
Jump into the driver's seat and race across three unique circuits with three different F1 vehicles.
Master the tracks, improve your driving and chase the fastest lap times.
We are incredibly happy to announce that F1 Simulator has reached 10,000 wishlists on Steam!
10,000 people have decided that our little game is worth keeping an eye on. For an indie team like ours, that means a lot.
Making games is not always easy, and it certainly does not always pay off financially. But we have been gamers for as long as we can remember, and creating games is something we genuinely love.
So when thousands of players show their support for something we have spent countless hours building, it reminds us why we do this in the first place.
Thank you. ❤️
But this milestone is not just a number. It also tells us something very important:
You, the players, have spoken. And we have been listening.
We have been collecting and reading your feedback since the beginning of January, and especially since the release of the demo in June. Since then, F1 Simulator has changed dramatically.
The game you are going to play at launch is a very different game from the one we originally showed you.
Here are some of the biggest improvements we have made:
We knew the original interface was too prototype-like.
We brought a dedicated UI/UX artist onto the project, and this has completely transformed the look and feel of the game. Every menu has received a new visual style designed to make F1 Simulator feel much more polished and cohesive.
You can now independently adjust:
Master volume
Music
SFX
UI sounds
The AI has been significantly improved.
Races are now more unpredictable, with AI drivers behaving differently from race to race. They can race more aggressively, defend their position, push you off the racing line, or simply be faster or slower depending on the race.
Every race should feel different.
We have added a shop where you can unlock new vehicles and new circuits, giving you something to work towards as you play.
The entire game can now be played with a controller, including menus and gameplay.
At launch, Xbox controllers are supported out of the box. We also plan to expand controller support to PlayStation controllers and steering wheels.
We have added 7 Steam Achievements for launch.
And this is only the beginning — we plan to add more achievements as the game continues to evolve.
We have heavily optimized the game across every circuit.
Performance has improved by over 50% across all tracks, making the game smoother and more stable.
You can now customize several graphics settings to better match your hardware and preferences.
Want to race against the clock without other drivers getting in your way?
Time Trial Mode lets you focus entirely on your driving and chase your fastest lap.
We want to be completely transparent with you.
F1 Simulator is not finished.
There is still a lot we want to add, and that is exactly why we are launching in Early Access.
Our biggest planned addition is a Championship Mode, where you will be able to experience a complete race weekend — from practice and qualifying all the way to the main race.
We want this mode to offer a wide range of customization options, including wheel strategy, number of laps and different gameplay settings that allow you to decide whether you want a more arcade-style experience or something closer to a simulation.
We also want to continue improving the game based on your feedback, adding content, refining existing systems and expanding the overall experience.
At the same time, we have spent the final weeks before launch fixing bugs, polishing the existing content and making sure the game is in a solid and enjoyable state from day one.
We know that F1 Simulator does not currently have the amount of content, features or depth of the official F1 games.
And that's okay.
We are an indie team, and this is a game that we are building together with our players.
If you like what you see, we would love for you to join us in Early Access — whether you buy the game at launch or decide to join us later.
Your feedback will help shape where F1 Simulator goes from here.
And one final thing:
The Early Access price will not last forever.
Once we consider F1 Simulator to be complete, the price will increase significantly — potentially doubling from its Early Access price.
So if you already know you want to be part of the journey, Early Access is the best time to jump in.
Thank you for 10,000 wishlists.
See you on the track. 🏎️❤️
— The F1 Simulator Team