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F1 2017

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F1 2017
F1 2017 cover
Developers
Codemasters Birmingham
macOS (OS X) Feral Interactive[1]
Linux Feral Interactive
Publishers
Codemasters
macOS (OS X), Linux Feral Interactive
Engines
EGO 4.0
Release dates
Windows August 25, 2017
macOS (OS X) August 25, 2017
Linux November 2, 2017[2]
Reception
Metacritic 89
OpenCritic 86
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
Vehicles Track racing
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Formula 1
F1 2017 on HowLongToBeat
F1 2017 on IGDB
F1 2017 on MobyGames
F1 2017 on Wikipedia
F1 2010 2010
F1 2011 2011
F1 2012 2012
F1 Race Stars 2012
F1 2013 2013
F1 2014 2014
F1 2015 2015
F1 2016 2016
F1 2017 2017
F1 2018 2018
F1 2019 2019
F1 2020 2020
F1 2021 2021
F1 22 2022
F1 23 2023
F1 24 2024

F1 2017 is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Codemasters Birmingham and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed Formula 1 game and features cars and tracks from the 2017 F1 season.

The Windows version of the game was released on August 25, 2017. The MacOS version was ported and released by Feral Interactive on the same day as the Windows version, with the Linux version being released on November 2, 2017.

It was delisted from all digital storefronts on March 11, 2022.

General information

Codemasters Forums for the series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GamersGate (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
Linux
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macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All Windows versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]

Version differences

The Special Edition includes the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Classic Car DLC.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
1988 McLaren MP4/4 Classic Car Included in Special Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\F1 2017\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml
macOS (OS X)
Linux $HOME/.local/share/feral-interactive/F1 2017/SaveData/feral_bench/hardwaresettings/hardware_settings_config.xml
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/515220/remote/savegame
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Menus are limited to 16:9 aspect ratio
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Not available in general video settings, but can be configured in Camera Options.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x
Anti-aliasing (AA)
TAA Checkerboard, TAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Driver Hub (lobby between races) and some cut-scenes are locked to 30 FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms[4], Fanatec LED and Leo Bodnar SLI-Pro through proprietary protocols.

Controller Support

The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.
Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support through compatibility mode on the wheels/wheel bases.
Compatible steering wheels Notes
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Compatible with ClubSport Pedals.
Fanatec ClubSport V1 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport V2 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport V2.5 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL Elite V1 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL Elite V1.1 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL Elite+ See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD1 Requires V2.5 Comp Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD2 Requires V2.5 Comp Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD1 F1 Requires V2.5 Comp Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL DD Requires PC Compatibility Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Requires PC Compatibility Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD Requires Comp V2.5 Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ Requires Comp V2.5 Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Logitech Formula Force EX
Logitech Driving Force EX
Logitech GT Force RX
Logitech Driving Force GT
Logitech G25
Logitech G27
Logitech G29
Logitech G920
SimXperience Accuforce
Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback
Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Wireless Cockpit
Thrustmaster Universal Challenge 5-in-1 Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster T500 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster TX See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T300 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T150
Thrustmaster TMX
Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Compatible add-ons Notes
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for PlayStation 4 Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 for Xbox Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Logitech G Driving Shifter Connect to a Logitech wheel base.
Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Either to PC directly or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster GT Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T500.
Included with T500.
Thrustmaster PS Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T300.
Included with T300.
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Italia Edition Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster TX.
Included with TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition.
Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
20

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
Tobii Eye Tracking
Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Clean UI.

Isues Fixed

Sped-up or Slowed Down Audio

Setting your audio card to play at a sample rate higher or lower than 48000 Hz will either speed up or slow down the audio.Higher sample rates will result in faster audio speeds and lower sample rates will result in slower audio speeds.
Set your audio sample rate to 48000 Hz[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Metal support
Vulkan 1.0 Linux only. Only API available in Linux port meaning it requires a Vulkan-capable GPU.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-530
AMD FX-4100
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
AMD Radeon HD 5870
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
A 64-bit system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.12.5
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 36 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon R9 M290
Intel Iris Pro 6200
2 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 17.04
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3225
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 36 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
AMD Radeon R9 285
2 GB of VRAM
Other 64-bit system
Vulkan is required.
For AMD users, the open-source AMDGPU RADV Vulkan driver is mandatory, and requires Linux Kernel 4.10 and Mesa 17.2.2 or above for a stable experience. Currently, the AMDGPU-PRO driver is not officially supported. Nvidia card users require driver version 384.90 or better. Nouveau and Intel Graphics are not supported due to missing graphical features required by the game.[5]


References