The Uncertain Future of the EA Sports F1 Series
The future of the EA Sports F1 series remains uncertain, as Electronic Arts has hinted at the possibility of not renewing its agreement. This decision would potentially lead to the end of the series, similar to the situation with the WRC license and Codemasters’ rally games. CEO Andrew Wilson recently indicated that the company plans to shift its focus away from licenses in order to concentrate on series with higher growth potential.
Potential Extension of the F1 License
Despite the initial indications of discontinuation, a company representative confirmed to Insider-Gaming that they have activated a clause in the contract that allows for a possible extension of the F1 license for two more years. This suggests that EA may continue to release EA Sports F1 games or content until at least 2027. However, the representative later reached out to clarify that no final decision has been made yet, and the F1 organization has not provided any comments on the situation.
The recent release of EA Sports F1 25 has introduced a new game to the market, which could potentially influence EA’s decision on whether to extend the license. As of now, there has been no direct confirmation of an EA Sports F1 26, leaving the future of the series in question.
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