F1 25 drops on PlayStation Plus for PS5 owners this month, available to download from October 6 to November 2.
How to Unlock It
Subscribing to PlayStation Plus—whether Essential, Extra or Premium—entitles you to the base game at no extra charge.
What Else Is on Offer
Other titles such as Hunt : Showdown 1896 and Earth Defence Force : World Brothers 2 appear in the same bundle, but the Motorsport fan base will gravitate to F1 25.
Base Game Only
The free download encompasses the 2025 season but excludes the 2026 expansion, officially titled F1 25 : 2026 Season Edition.
Core Content Included
Players gain access to Career mode, the My Team 2.0 sandbox, and online competition via F1 World. Track data derives from detailed LiDAR scans, replicating circuits such as Bahrain, Miami, Melbourne, Suzuka, and Imola.
Missing 2026 Innovations
The release lacks 2026‑specific teams—Audi and Cadillac—alongside new cars that feature Overtake Mode and active aerodynamics. The MADRING street circuit is also absent.
Upgrading is Straightforward
Buy the 2026 add‑on for £24.99 on the PlayStation Store, or £22.49 with an EA Play discount, to gain the latest team and car rosters.
EA’s ongoing support for the 2025‑based game, combined with its comprehensive feature set, makes F1 25 a solid choice for championships‑devoted gamers.
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