F1 2017 F1 2017 Beta Access up for Grabs

[Paul Jeffrey]

Codemasters have today opened up places for the upcoming Beta testing programme for F1 2017, with 300 slots each available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC players of the game.

The long standing British developers have confirmed the new Formula One 2017 title, the official videogame of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship, has been in development for a considerable period of time already and they are now in a position to open up beta testing positions for 900 people across the three release platforms (300 each platform).

Codemasters followed a similar route with last year's return to form release of F1 2016, however after finding the benefits seemingly directly affecting the popularity of the previous game, Codemasters have pledged to further expand their casting call for the new project.

"Last year, we ran a very successful programme of community testing and beta tests, in which you gave us some incredible feedback that helped us shape the game. We’re very excited to announce that they were so successful that this year we’re not only widening their scope, but we’re starting the process earlier as well" Social Media Manager Jenny said in a statement from Codemasters.
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In order to apply for a place in the new beta testing programme you will have to register your details on this link HERE, where you will be required to have a Codemasters forum account, working email address and of course a desire to help shape development of the only officially licenced Formula One game available in the marketplace today.

No doubt with a title that appeals to a broad gaming audience wider than just motorsport fans demand for a place on the programme will be far greater than the allocated 300 slots per platform, so if you want in on the action before anyone else, act fast or miss out!


Formula One 2017 will be the eight Formula One title by Codemasters since taking over rights to the franchise back in 2010. The game will be released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC during 2017.

Check out the Formula One 20** sub forum for all the latest news relating to the F1 series of games. We host regular racing events, have a strong archive of downloadable content and cover all the latest news with regards to all the games within the franchise. If you want a place to go and discuss Codemasters Formula One games, then head on over and get yourself in on the conversation!

Will you be applying for a place in the 2017 beta programme? Are you looking forward to F1 2017? Do you think the game could be the best yet for the series? What would you like to see included in the new title? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[Alex Townsend]

Not heard anything yet...

 

[Joerg Baermann]

Guys, have any of you managed to get in on the beta? I've applied but so far heard nothing

Obviously not asking anyone to break NDA or anything, just interested to know if any of "our lot" made the grade

No word from Cody so far here either

 

[M41k_R]

Yesterday Codies sent out the invitation to the beta tests.
Is someone here who got one?

 

[Alex Townsend]

If it was yesterday then no. I didn't.

 

[Mantas Jokubauskas]

Got one, for the second year on PC.
If there would be any specific suggestions what should I try in the beta, let me know. I'm not sure what we will be getting or when exactly, but I will try to test out the suggestions.

 

[kamackeris]

I got one too!

 

[kamackeris]

Got one, for the second year on PC.
If there would be any specific suggestions what should I try in the beta, let me know. I'm not sure what we will be getting or when exactly, but I will try to test out the suggestions.

What happens to the beta when the game is released proper?

 

[Leonardo Chaves]

Got one, for the second year on PC.
If there would be any specific suggestions what should I try in the beta, let me know. I'm not sure what we will be getting or when exactly, but I will try to test out the suggestions.

I would suggest that you try extreme setups, full FW and lowest RW, same thing for roll bars, camber and diff... try your hardest to find exploits.

 

[Mantas Jokubauskas]

What happens to the beta when the game is released proper?

Basically since it was pretty much always-online it connected to the database (or something), got the data that beta has ended and it just throws a message that beta has ended and gets back to start screen. Nothing interesting. Basically, it now just sits in my Steam library Hidden.

I would suggest that you try extreme setups, full FW and lowest RW, same thing for roll bars, camber and diff... try your hardest to find exploits.

Nice suggestion, will try that then. i'm pretty sure we will get a time-trial, so should be nice testing.

 

[M41k_R]

I'm in too and i will test the difference between driving with full, medium and without assits.
Ofcourse the crazy setups will be tested too
Then i will compare the real times with the fast guys from us to see if we will get ridiculous fast and again way faster then reallife.
And the next step on my "agenda" is a comparrision between wheel, pad and keyboard in terms of braking and accelerating

 

[kamackeris]

Has anyone heard anymore about the beta?

 

[[DNA] Rico Nosberg]

Soo there is 3 people who got an invite, something say's me 2017 is gonna be worst then 2016, because again they only listen to full assists guy's with gamepads on youtube, like timetmarduk aarava and btw. xmattygx wont get one because well you know 2015?

 

[[DNA] Rico Nosberg]

Allready we are being fooled and suckered in 54,99 euro presale.

 

[Carlos Pinto]

Allready we are being fooled and suckered in 54,99 euro presale.

69,99€ PT

 

[Mantas Jokubauskas]

Eh, as always, I'll buy from a local reseller - pre-order edition for 40€ is perfect for me.

 

[SergeyK]

I'm in too and i will test the difference between driving with full, medium and without assits.
Ofcourse the crazy setups will be tested too
Then i will compare the real times with the fast guys from us to see if we will get ridiculous fast and again way faster then reallife.
And the next step on my "agenda" is a comparrision between wheel, pad and keyboard in terms of braking and accelerating

Check if they improved or finally introduced lack of downforce when you are behind the other car.

 

[Karl Fuss]

$79.99 Canadian, plus tax
$90.39 all in.
if you are a student working a minimum wage job that's a days wage.

 

[Coffer]

$79.99 Canadian, plus tax
$90.39 all in.
if you are a student working a minimum wage job that's a days wage.

I've got a good job over here and it's almost 10% of my entire monthly salary. I'm still getting it.

 

[madotter]

Anyone got a beta code of PC they'd like to sell?

 

[madotter]

No seriously PLEASE!!