After the cancellation of the planned development blog, Codemasters has now released the first bit of preview material of their upcoming Formula One 2009 title for the PC and gaming consoles.
The screenshot shows laser-scanned point cloud data from an unknown circuit, most likely Spa Francorchamps. F1 2009 will include all cars and tracks of the 2009 Formula One season including the brand new Abu Dhabi Yas Marina circuit that will host the 2009 season finale.
F1 2009 is the first official Formula One game to be made by Codemasters after Sony’s loss of the F1 license. Even though the company does not have a very impressive record with simulations, Codemasters has promised a game that will be appealing to all kinds of racing fans, from arcade lovers to sim racers.
UncleChuckle
February 23rd, 2009 at 23:39
Yeah, definitely looks like Spa. Run down to Pouhon I think.
One would hope the graphics improve between now and the release.
Uff
February 23rd, 2009 at 23:46
Probably we won’t have a full simulation, but I’m really happy with this news: it’s good to see that they are trying to create realistic circuits with laser scan technology! At least this should satisfy who is still looking for more european track in iR.^^
Brad
February 23rd, 2009 at 23:53
It is spa…confirmed by the dev.
6e66o
February 24th, 2009 at 00:00
If they put such an effort in making accurate Tracks it would be Nonsense not to make accurate physics too imo.
So I force myself to be optimistic, even if Codemasters used to disapoint me in the past.
Crazy Bored
February 24th, 2009 at 00:14
I am extremely surprised and impressed to see laser scanning.
logos
February 24th, 2009 at 00:36
And it’s confirmed by their exec producer, this is laser scan!!
JimmyB
February 24th, 2009 at 01:55
Laser scanning eh? That’s very encouraging. Pretty much in agreement with 6e66o on that one.
ThugAngel
February 24th, 2009 at 02:51
yep totally agree with 6e66o, they definately need to focus more on the simulated side, people get over arcade type driving really quick and i for one wouldn’t even bother with it if it’s not simulated
ForzaBarca88
February 24th, 2009 at 04:38
I’d guess they’ll probably go down the GT/Forza path – not totally hardcore but certainly not arcade either. In any case, a laser scanned Spa is drool worthy
TeroD
February 24th, 2009 at 06:38
I doubt Codies will ever make anything that can be called a sim, but at least we’ll have accurate tracks to convert to other sims :P
But seriously, I don’t expect a sim from Codies. And everyone should also know this from past Codie products. I was a big fan of Toca 1 & 2 and Colin McRae 3 (I think), and I still remember them fondly. However, I’m not completely condemning them to “fail” aka do a useless arcade piece.
TeroD
February 24th, 2009 at 06:40
lol, unfortunate Freudian slip: “other sims” D’oh!
grimes
February 24th, 2009 at 16:46
I thing 6e66o has a point.
Realistic tracks are notthing with out realistic physics.
I realy hope it wil be a good sim, the older F1 games on the pc where great,(from EA) time for a come back!!