Paul Jeffrey
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Some weeks after the initial launch of F1 2016 for PC and console, Codemasters have finally released the official game of the 2016 Formula One championship for iOS mobile devices, bringing the title to its fourth medium of gaming and finally allowing mobile audiences the chance to sample one of the best received Formula One games of recent years.
Initially announced back in August, F1 2016 for iOS comes in at a reasonable $9.99 and weights a considerable 2.56gb. Designed to run smoothly with "console quality" graphics, F1 2016 contains all the key features of the PC and console version of the title, such as all the official drivers and circuits from this years World Championship. With a release for Android devices and Apple TV in scheduled in the coming weeks, Ian Flatt, Executive Producer at Codemasters had the following to say:
"This version of F1 2016 has been developed specifically for mobile devices but continues to deliver a console quality experience in terms of gameplay and graphics. Every car model and every circuit has been optimised from the full console game to ensure the highest quality experience, and we have pushed the technology to the absolute limits.
Whether you want a quick race on your favourite circuit or an entire season of races containing practice sessions, qualifying and full length race sessions, it has been designed for playing on the go with flexible game modes that allow you to get straight into the action. The F1 2016 mobile game is great to play whether you are commuting, waiting for friends or sat at home on the sofa.
There are four different control schemes as well as a full suite of driver assists and in game options that let you create the experience that suits you,”
Whether you want a quick race on your favourite circuit or an entire season of races containing practice sessions, qualifying and full length race sessions, it has been designed for playing on the go with flexible game modes that allow you to get straight into the action. The F1 2016 mobile game is great to play whether you are commuting, waiting for friends or sat at home on the sofa.
There are four different control schemes as well as a full suite of driver assists and in game options that let you create the experience that suits you,”
The following information regarding iOS release of F1 2016 has been released by Codemasters, and should be considered by anyone looking to play the title on their iOS mobile device:
- Please ensure that you have at least 2.67 GB of free space on your device.
- Contains direct links to the internet and social networking sites intended for an audience over 13.
- F1 2016 requires iOS 9 onwards, 1GB RAM minimum, Metal devices.
- iPad Air/iPad Air 2
- iPad Mini 2/iPad Mini 3/iPad Mini 4
- iPad Pro
- iPhone 5S/iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6S/iPhone 6S Plus/iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus
- iPod Touch 6th Gen
F1 2016 is available for Windows PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and iOS devices right now. Android and Apple TV to follow shortly.
Check out the Formula One 2016 sub forum at RaceDepartment for all the latest news and discussions regarding the game. We have plenty of quality racing events on offer, and some of the most entertaining discussions regarding the game. Join in the conversation today!
Will you be trying the mobile version of F1 2016? Have you tried it already? Let us know in the comments section below!
