F1 2024 Game Review! Another epic failure by EA/Codemasters
When EA bought Codemasters, many fans, myself included, approached it with cautious optimism. Sure, there were sceptics, but there was hope that EA’s resources could elevate the F1 franchise. Unfortunately, even optimism has its limits, and for me—and many others—that breaking point has arrived. Ironically, this feels fitting given the “Breaking Point” story mode introduced in EA’s first F1 game, F1 2021.
Back in 2021, I rated F1 21 13.5 points out of 30 in my grading system, which ranges from A-F. Today, I’m going to put F1 2024 under the same scrutiny and explain why it simply isn’t worth parting with £50 or more of your hard-earned money.
Scoring System A** 25-30B** 20-24C** 15-19D** 10-14E** 5-9C** 0-4
Career Mode: 2 out of 5
While there’s been a slight improvement in career mode this year, it’s far from revolutionary. As F1 YouTuber Tom97 pointed out, the career mode feels lifeless after just two seasons. You get fewer driver meetings and new content, and it quickly becomes clear that this is essentially the same career mode we’ve been playing since F1 2020 —just with a few touch-ups to make it look a bit fresher.
Handling/Physics: 1 out of 5
This is where F1 2024 completely falls apart. Before the recent update, I would have given it a zero. The handling is just dreadful—so disconnected from the precision and realism you’d expect in an F1 simulation. The update made some minor improvements, but it’s nowhere near enough to keep me playing. The cars feel too floaty in corners, and there’s a serious lack of feedback, making the physics feel like they belong to a different game altogether.
Customisation: 0 out of 5
Customisation? What customisation? What used to be an enjoyable and expansive feature in F1 2020 has been gutted since EA took over. Nearly everything is locked behind paywalls now. When you start the game, you’re left with just 3 or 4 design options—a sharp decline from the 7-8 options we had previously, and even more in older versions of the game. It’s clear EA’s focus is on pushing microtransactions.
Online: 1 out of 5
The online multiplayer is still a disaster. Bugs are rampant, players get kicked out of sessions constantly, and there’s noticeable lag. Cross-play, which many hoped would enhance the experience, has only introduced more inefficiencies. If online racing is your main draw, you’ll only find frustration here.
Graphics: 2 out of 5
If there’s one saving grace in F1 2024, it’s the graphics. Visually, it’s the most polished F1 game to date. Codemasters have delivered in this area, with stunning track environments and detailed car models. But good graphics alone can’t justify a purchase when the rest of the game is lacking.
Additional Features: 0 out of 5
What additional features? F1 World? Hardly anyone in the core F1 gaming community even plays it. It’s a lacklustre mode that feels completely disconnected from what fans actually want. I can’t bring myself to score it because it’s simply irrelevant.
Final Verdict
Adding everything up, F1 2024 scores a mere 6 points out of 30—an: E on my grading scale. It’s difficult to recommend this game to anyone, even the most loyal F1 fans. From the mishandled career mode to the broken multiplayer and almost non-existent customisation,
F1 2024 is not worth your money.
Why EA and Codemasters Should Lose the F1 Licence
The reality is that EA and Codemasters have done more harm than good to the F1 gaming franchise. The creativity has vanished, the user experience has worsened, and each year the games feel more like cash grabs than passion projects. With their licensing deal set to expire in 2025, it’s time to question whether they should retain the rights.
A fresh developer could breathe new life into the F1 series, bringing back the innovation, attention to detail, and passion that made earlier F1 games so enjoyable. The F1 gaming community deserves better than what EA and Codemasters are delivering. It’s time for a change.
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