F1 2017 F1 2017 Beta Access up for Grabs

Paul Jeffrey · Feb 3, 2017

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.

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!

whip · May 27, 2017

i assume theres no vr option in beta and i doubt theres even mouse control in menus?

i'd be surprised if codies put effort into pc version

Lesley Buurlage · Jul 11, 2017

Just received an e-mail from codemasters. I'm one of the 300 beta testers on pc

Mantas Jokubauskas · Jul 11, 2017

^To explain what happened... Basically, we're short of testers.

Longer version: Currently we're having a Multiplayer test (for 2nd week now!), and on ALL platforms we were having problems with a lack of players (mostly no custom lobbies in week 1), so in the end CM started inviting more people to properly test the Multiplayer.
I think with all platforms combined we had like... I don't know, 100-150? remaining testers... And only 20-40 on PC... So yeah, we need more players.
Although... This week is a public "matchmaking" test week, Custom sessions are now off.

NOTE: ALSO, JUST KEEP IN MIND YOU CAN'T SHARE ANY FOOTAGE OF THE BETA AT ALL TIMES.

Lesley Buurlage · Jul 11, 2017

Mantas Jokubauskas said:
^To explain what happened... Basically, we're short of testers.
Longer version: Currently we're having a Multiplayer test (for 2nd week now!), and on ALL platforms we were having problems with a lack of players (mostly no custom lobbies in week 1), so in the end CM started inviting more people to properly test the Multiplayer.
I think with all platforms combined we had like... I don't know, 100-150? remaining testers... And only 20-40 on PC... So yeah, we need more players.
Although... This week is a public "matchmaking" test week, Custom sessions are now off.

NOTE: ALSO, JUST KEEP IN MIND YOU CAN'T SHARE ANY FOOTAGE OF THE BETA AT ALL TIMES.

well i'm not complaining

i'm not really a multiplayer user, mostly due to the shitty driving and ramming players, but hearing this i maybe have to do more multiplayer

Crekkan · Jul 11, 2017

Mantas Jokubauskas said:
^To explain what happened... Basically, we're short of testers.
Longer version: Currently we're having a Multiplayer test (for 2nd week now!), and on ALL platforms we were having problems with a lack of players (mostly no custom lobbies in week 1), so in the end CM started inviting more people to properly test the Multiplayer.
I think with all platforms combined we had like... I don't know, 100-150? remaining testers... And only 20-40 on PC... So yeah, we need more players.
Although... This week is a public "matchmaking" test week, Custom sessions are now off.

NOTE: ALSO, JUST KEEP IN MIND YOU CAN'T SHARE ANY FOOTAGE OF THE BETA AT ALL TIMES.

>Multiplayer

Considering I'm a career mode boy, I cry. Though 14 year old me would have loved last years increase on multiplayer grid sizes : P

jacktorrance · Jul 11, 2017

I got my Beta-code too. I will start testing tomorrow. Of course no pics or footage. Im not even sure if we're allowed what is in and isnt? But if we can help pointing the good and bad points of interest, then yes. Edit: indeed, we are not allowed to even discus what we will test. I will adhere to that.

Alex Townsend · Jul 12, 2017

I signed up for Xbox One ages ago as assumed testing would be imminent whilst I was in Hong Kong. I'd gadly be a PC tester now I'm home with my rig in KL
No link to sign up for this required testing?

Hal Burns · Jul 12, 2017

I'm in too...will have a go tonight!

Mantas Jokubauskas · Jul 12, 2017

I'm a Sigle-Player player too, don't worry - I'm just awfully slow in Multiplayer (except China - somehow I'm not THAT bad there)

Stil, it's nice with all the changes from last year... Only AI is missing ;D

JayS · Jul 12, 2017

What I really want to know is if they had finally modified the surfaces with bumps etc and maybe some overworked 3D layouts, Spa for example was a shame in the past ...

Lesley Buurlage · Jul 12, 2017

I now experience why CM is struggling with testers. I know it's mid-day, but there is no one, absolutely no one online

Alex Townsend · Jul 12, 2017

Guess people are getting tired of the same thing being regurgitated every year with little to no change of the physics or FFB...

Then again, I signed up for the beta but didn't get an invite
If they don't let enough people test then they won't get the data they require...

Karl Fuss · Jul 12, 2017

Lesley Buurlage said:
I now experience why CM is struggling with testers. I know it's mid-day, but there is no one, absolutely no one online

I was on last night with a bunch of people. Started around 10pm and went till about 12:30 UK time.

Lesley Buurlage · Jul 12, 2017

Karl Fuss said:
I was on last night with a bunch of people. Started around 10pm and went till about 12:30 UK time.

yeah there were some people last night, but i raced with my controller as the wheel makes so much nice that i wakes up other people, now i wanted to go with the wheel but there is no one, guess i'll try another time

[DNA] Rico Nosberg · Jul 13, 2017

Over 3000 hours into F1 codies but no f12017 for me. Not even for 15 euro! Codemasters has done a bad job last 3 editions specialy in MP

Mantas Jokubauskas · Jul 13, 2017

[DNA] Rico Nosberg said:
Over 3000 hours into F1 codies but no f12017 for me. Not even for 15 euro! Codemasters has done a bad job last 3 editions specialy in MP

Well, it's your problem - you'll be missing a decent (currently) MP...

Matthew Booth · Jul 13, 2017

By all accounts its going well for once. hopefully when its released it doesnt struggle with the amount of ppl online

[DNA] Rico Nosberg · Jul 14, 2017

Mantas Jokubauskas said:
Well, it's your problem - you'll be missing a decent (currently) MP...

Hey how can this be my problem? I dont make game's i only play them and F1 is not playable in online version... infact the 1.08 patch made it worst and thats the last patch. So you buy it and loose your 50 euro. ill wait untill its 75% off