F1 23


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F1 23 is the official Formula One game for the 2023 season, developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts via their EA Sports division. It continues the Braking Point story mode from F1 2021 and introduces gameplay tweaks to further focus on the simulation aspect of the experience.

The game was first teased on March 1, 2023 and later officially announced on April 28, 2023 with the release date set for June 16, 2023. The Champions Edition granted 3 days of early access.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Amazon.com		Champions Edition also available.
Amazon.com		Champions Edition also available.
Epic Games Store		Champions Edition also available.
Microsoft Store		Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Origin		Champions Edition also available. Manual link for EA App purchase. Included with EA Play
Steam		Champions Edition also available. Included with EA Play (Steam).

All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

An EA account is required to access online features.

Version differences

The Champions Edition includes the game and the Champions Content Bundle.

Monetization

Type	Notes
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type	Notes
Boost	XP boosters available.
Cosmetic	Car liveries and cosmetics for the drivers.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\F1 23\hardwaresettings\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2108330/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\2108330\remote\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2108330/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Origin
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Display settings

Graphics settings

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor		Hor+ gameplay and real time cutscenes. Menus, loading screens, and pre-rendered cutscenes play only on the main screen. Additionally, the HUD is not properly aligned on the side monitors during gameplay.
Ultra-widescreen		Hor+ gameplay and real time cutscenes. Menus, loading screens, and pre-rendered cutscenes are pillarboxed from 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)		Slider with values between -20° and +20°. This setting is available only during a race, under Camera Customization.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed		Labelled as Windowed (Fullscreen).
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		Up to 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)		TAA, TAA + FidelityFX Sharpening; see Anti-aliasing (AA) for how to disable AA.
High-fidelity upscaling		DLSS 2.4, FSR 2.2 DLSS 3 will be added in a post-launch update.^[1]
Vertical sync (Vsync)		Auto, 1, 2 settings available. 1 is full refresh rate, 2 is half refresh rate.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS		FPS cap up to 250 is available.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Ray tracing (RT)		Ray Traced Shadows, Ray Traced Reflections, Ray Traced Transparent Reflections, Ray Traced Ambient Occlusion, and Ray Traced DDGI settings available.
Color blind mode		Settings for Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia. Only used for the Dynamic Racing Line feature.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Disable AA^[2]
Navigate to the game's config folder. Open `hardware_settings_config.xml` with a text editor. Find the line `"<antialiasing taa="true">` and change it to `"<antialiasing taa="false">`. Save and close the file

Input

Steam Workshop can be used to share custom control schemes for all supported input devices.

Generic controls settings

Controller calibration settings

Vibration and force feedback settings

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^[3], Fanatec LED and Leo Bodnar SLI-Pro through proprietary protocols.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		No mouse support.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge
PlayStation button prompts		Based on DualShock 4's buttons.
Light bar support		React to start signal and flags.
Adaptive trigger support		Wired only.
DualSense haptic feedback support		Wired only.
Connection modes	Wired, Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter)

Generic/other controllers		See Controller support for sim-racing device support.
Button prompts

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Controller support

The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels, pedals and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.

Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support.

Compatible PC steering wheels	Notes
Fanatec CSR Elite
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	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD2	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Podium DD1 F1	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec CSL DD	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD+	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Logitech G25
Logitech G27
Logitech G29
Logitech G920
Logitech G923
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel	Require G923 Mode.
Thrustmaster T500	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Thrustmaster TX	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Thrustmaster T300	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Thrustmaster T150
Thrustmaster TMX
Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Thrustmaster T-GT/T-GT II	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Thrustmaster T248
Thrustmaster T128
Thrustmaster T818	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Leo Bodnar SimSteering v2
SimXperience Accuforce
HORI Racing Wheel Apex
HORI Force Feedback Racing Wheel DLX
MOZA R5	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
MOZA R9	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
MOZA R16 V1	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
MOZA R21 V1	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Simagic M10	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Simagic Alpha	See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Simucube 2 Sports
Simucube 2 Pro
Simucube 2 Ultimate

Compatible pedals	Notes
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3	Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V1	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Elite LC Pedals V1	Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Pedals	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base. Included with Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro
Fanatec CSL Pedals LC	Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2	Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Logitech G Pro Racing Pedals	Either to PC directly or to a Logitech wheel base. (G29, G920 and G923 requires G Racing Adapter.)
Simagic P1000/P2000-R	Either to PC directly or to a Simagic wheel base.
Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with Thrustmaster T128.
Thrustmaster T3PA Pedals	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with several versions of Thrustmaster racing wheel bundles (Notably T300RS Gran Turismo Edition and T-GT).
Thrustmaster T3PM Pedals	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with Thrustmaster T248.
Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.

Compatible add-ons	Notes
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V1.5	Either to PC via USB adapter, to a compatible Fanatec pedals or to most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V1	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for PlayStation 4	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel P1 for Xbox One	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V1	Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V1	Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. Shift indicator LEDs requires Fanatec LED to be enabled in-game.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V2	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. Shift indicator LEDs requires Fanatec LED to be enabled in-game.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. Shift indicator LEDs requires Fanatec LED to be enabled in-game.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V1	Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. Shift indicator LEDs requires Fanatec LED to be enabled in-game.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases excecpt the ClubSport V1. Shift indicator LEDs requires Fanatec LED to be enabled in-game.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR	Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. Shift indicator LEDs requires Fanatec LED to be enabled in-game.
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.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V2	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec GT Pro Wheel	Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. Shift indicator LEDs requires Fanatec LED to be enabled in-game. Included with GT DD Pro.
Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3	Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Logitech Driving Force Shifter	Compatible with Logitech G29, G920, G923 and G Pro Racing Wheel. (G Pro requires a G Racing Adapter.)
Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster TH8RS Shifter	Connect to PC directly.
Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter	Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster GT Wheel	Compatible with Thrustmaster T500. Included with T500.
Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT 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 Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition Wheel	Compatible with Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer. Included with TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition.
Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition	Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On	Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition	Compatible with Thrustmaster TX, TS-PC, TS-XW and T-GT/T-GT II.
Thrustmaster PS Wheel	Compatible with Thrustmaster T300. Included with T300.
Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition	Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Competition Wheel Add-On Sparco P310 Mod	Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Competition Wheel Add-On Sparco P310 Mod (Xbox)	Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. Included with TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Competition Mod.
Thrustmaster Rally Wheel Add-On Sparco® R383 Mod	Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster T-GT Wheel	Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. Included with T-GT and T-GT II.
MOZA GS GT Wheel	Compatible with MOZA wheel bases.
MOZA FSR Formula Wheel	Compatible with MOZA wheel bases.
Simagic GT1 Wheel	Compatible with Simagic M10.
Simagic FX Pro Wheel	Compatible with Simagic Alpha.

Controller remapping

Audio

Audio settings

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Sliders for Master, Effects, Music, Speech, Other Cars, Voice Chat.
Surround sound		Enabled based on Windows device settings. Dolby Atmos support.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Play audio when game is in background setting available.
Royalty free audio		Music Type setting provides a choice between Soundtrack (copyrighted) and Theme (streamer-friendly).

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Optional crossplay with PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One/Series X/S is available.

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	2	Versus
LAN play	22	Versus
Online play	22	Versus

VR support

Headsets	State	Notes
SteamVR
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Windows Mixed Reality		This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
OSVR

Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller		See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Tobii Eye Tracking		Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Clean UI. Separate sensitivity sliders for Eye and Head Tracking are available.
TrackIR

Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Other information

Accessibility settings

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	12

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Input	OpenVR
Cutscenes	Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10 21H1
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-2130, Intel Core i5-9600K (for VR) AMD FX-4300, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (for VR)	Intel Core i5-9600K AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
System memory (RAM)	8 GB	16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	80 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (for VR) AMD Radeon RX 470 AMD Radeon RX 590 (for VR) Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT DirectX 12 compatible	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 (for VR) AMD Radeon RX 590 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (for VR) Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 AMD Radeon RX 6800

A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2108330/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2108330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ F1 23 Launching This Week With DLSS 2, Ray Tracing & Reflex - Nvidia - last accessed on 2023-06-15
"On PC, GeForce RTX graphics card and laptop owners can accelerate frame rates with NVIDIA DLSS 2 at launch on June 16. NVIDIA DLSS 3 will be coming in a post-launch update."
↑ Verified by User:Xdabigail on 2023-07-26
↑ F1 23 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023

[Proton_path_note-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2108330/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (2108330) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2108330/.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (2108330) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[F1_23_Launching_This_Week_With_DLSS_2.2C_Ray_Tracing_.26_Reflex-2] F1 23 Launching This Week With DLSS 2, Ray Tracing & Reflex - Nvidia - last accessed on 2023-06-15
"On PC, GeForce RTX graphics card and laptop owners can accelerate frame rates with NVIDIA DLSS 2 at launch on June 16. NVIDIA DLSS 3 will be coming in a post-launch update."

[3] Verified by User:Xdabigail on 2023-07-26

[4] F1 23 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023

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Developers

	Codemasters
Publishers
	EA Sports
Engines
	EGO 4.0
Release dates
Windows	June 16, 2023
Reception
Metacritic	81
OpenCritic	85
IGDB	88
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Microtransactions	Boost, Cosmetic
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person, Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Racing, Simulation
Vehicles	Track racing
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Contemporary
Series	Formula 1