Formula 1 and Frontier Developments have teamed up on F1 Manager 2022, the first management simulation game as part of a long-term, multi-title agreement, set for release in the summer.
Players will get the chance to become the team principal of their chosen team and lead their drivers to glory in the 2022 F1 Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships and beyond.
Following a licensing agreement signed in early 2020 with F1, Frontier has been hard at work on the creation of a major new game franchise, to join a successful portfolio which includes Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution 1 & 2 and Planet Zoo.
The F1 Manager franchise will be Frontier’s first foray into an annual sports licence, as part of a long-term, multi-title agreement with F1. F1 Manager 2022 will launch in summer 2022 on Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam and Epic Store.
“It’s great to see F1 Manager 2022 take shape and for people to see this exciting title come to life,” commented Riss Brawn, md motorsports at Formula 1. “The F1 Manager franchise is a great opportunity for fans to put themselves in the shoes of a team principal and experience some of that for themselves. I am confident that with their own successful track record in management gaming, Frontier will deliver an enjoyable and engaging experience for fans.”
Andy Fletcher, game director at Frontier Developments, added: “There’s never been a better time to be a Formula 1 fan, and we’re excited to deliver our take on the world of turbocharged management games with the biggest racing brand in the world.
“F1 Manager 2022 will deliver an experience for both new and long-term fans that is as authentic as it is exciting. Our commitment to the ever-changing world of F1 will build a strong foundation for a long and special series that will evolve over time.”
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