F1 2018 F1 2018 'Steelbook' Edition Announced

[Paul Jeffrey]

Fans of a physical game copy rejoice - Codemasters have today given us a first glimpse of the latest 'Steelbook' edition of the next F1 game...

Set to be the fourth edition in a new series of steelbook releases, joining the previously released version for the 2015, 16 and 2017 editions of the official Formula One game franchise, this new for 2018 release looks set to be made available in various region specific designs, with driver changes on the front cover depending on the country of origin the game looks to be made available to purchase.

No doubt the privilege of having your game wrapped in a metal box comes at a premium price, and sadly that's not improved any by additional content... so you get a fancy box, which is nice for some I suppose....

Formula One 2018 is scheduled to release for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC August 24th 2018.

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Does a Steelbook release appeal to you? Will you be picking this up or staying with a digital version (or passing it completely)? Let us know in the comments section below!​

 

[Isaac Chavira]

So, we get a box for more money that we will simply put in a drawer and forget about one day? How about a 1:24 scale car of whatever team is your favorite?

 

[gamer19]

Wow !?!
This year beards are really trendsetting. 5 over 2

 

[AyrtonSenna1994]

To be fair, the steelbook version of the game is sold in the UK via GAME, and costs £39.99. It's the same price most places without the steelbook. If you get it via steam, so just a download, it's £44.99. So no premium pricing, if anything it's better to get the steelbook version.

 

[Isaac Chavira]

I'd like to see a collectors edition like this:

• Steelbook
• 1:32 high detail resin model of the car each of the drivers race on the cover (user choice)
  
• A code to enter to win a F1 Race Package to the nearest track where you live

 

[dale223223]

I'd like to see a collectors edition like this:

• Steelbook
• 1:32 high detail resin model the car each of the drivers race on the cover (user choice)
  
• A code to enter to win a F1 Race Package to the nearest track where you live

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Much better than what their over-payed marketing team came up with. However, think the halo is a clear downgrade in visual experience in any F1 game, so a model car should be included for every copy sold, funded by the F1 commission as an apology to the fans of the game series.

 

[Alex72]

Wow !?!
This year beards are really trendsetting. 5 over 2

And two mushroom haircuts. For some odd reason. I guess when you're a millionaire - who cares.

 

[jpalesi]

When I was young, every game was sold in a beautifully made big box, generally with a huge manual in it. Even when the game was crap, at least the presentation of the packaging was good. And with those crap games, now 15 years later it's the big box that gives them value.

Now we are lucky to generally pay more to have a DVD sized (I guess) box.

 

[gamer19]

Can't help but notice that, strangely, one widely popular driver of today's F1 is missing. Guess who.

Spoiler

yep, Kimi

I doubt there will be a 1:28 car with every copy, how about 1:8 HALO instead ?
I can only imagine how amazing would that look on my (trophy) wall.

 

[Jach]

I'd rather pay £17.8 for the steam version (or wait for discounts later).

 

[Foresight]

@ gamer19
this is the last season for kimi, i will be replace by leclerc.

 

[whip]

i'd settle for VR support

 

[Nick Hill]

And two mushroom haircuts. For some odd reason. I guess when you're a millionaire - who cares.

Lol, I say the same kind of thing when I watch the NBA! "$26M per year and THAT'S the best haircut he can manage?!?"

 

[Nick Hill]

Lewis's hair is pretty awkward, but Ricciardo should be ashamed of himself - it looks like he had his mom do it and she botched the job.

Seb had an interesting cut early in the season. Apparently, he does his own financial deals...an F1 podcast I listen to speculated that perhaps he does his own haircut too!