Racing · July 1, 2022
F1® 22 (2022)
F1® 22 (2022) scores 69% positive on Steam from 25.7k reviews, 81 Metacritic, developed by Codemasters.
F1® 22 (2022) is a Racing title from Codemasters available on Windows. The title carries a 69% Steam positive rating across 25.7k reviews, a 81/100 Metacritic score, and 234 peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Racing category.
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Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Codemasters |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Release timeline
F1® 22 launched on Jul 1, 2022.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate F1® 22 69% positive across 25.7k reviews — categorised as Mixed.
17.8k positive · 8.0k negative
Critic consensus (Metacritic)
Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 81/100 score.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 20.8k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 234 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Racing
- Sports
Community tag consensus
- Racing · 261
- Immersive Sim · 226
- VR · 203
- Sports · 201
- Driving · 199
- Automobile Sim · 190
- Controller · 187
- PvP · 185
- Multiplayer · 181
- Simulation · 177
- Realistic · 173
- Co-op · 167
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 39 hours, with a median of 22 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 1 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 50 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian.
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Russian.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was F1® 22 released?
F1® 22 was released on Jul 1, 2022 by Codemasters.
Is F1® 22 worth playing?
Based on 25.7k Steam reviews, F1® 22 holds a 69% positive rating (Mixed) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does F1® 22 support?
F1® 22 runs natively on Windows.
How much does F1® 22 cost?
F1® 22 is free-to-play on Steam.
What Metacritic score did F1® 22 receive?
Critics rated F1® 22 81/100 on Metacritic.