F1 25 is only a few laps away from its early access launch and worldwide release, with official pre-load and launch times confirmed by EA SPORTS.
If you have already pre-ordered F1 25 or plan on doing so before it drops, you will be able to download and install the game on your console or PC in advance, enabling you to jump straight into the action.
F1 25 Pre-Load Timings
Firstly, let's take a look at the dates and times you'll be able to pre-load F1 25 onto your consoles and PC's.
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The timings vary depending on which edition of the game you have, with the Iconic Edition becoming available to pre-load on PlayStation three days earlier compared to the Standard Edition.
Iconic Edition Pre-Load Times:
- Xbox: May 15, 10:00 UTC
- PlayStation: May 25, 15:00 UTC
- Steam: May 20, 15:00 UTC
- EA Play Pro: May 20, 15:00 UTC
Standard Edition Pre-Load Times:
- Xbox: May 15, 10:00 UTC
- PlayStation: May 28, 15:00 UTC
- Steam: May 20, 15:00 UTC
F1 25 Launch Timings
Next up, let's find out when players can officially launch F1 25 and take to the tracks.
Similarly to the pre-load times, Iconic Edition owners will receive early access to the game, allowing them to play up to three days before it launches worldwide for everyone else.
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Additionally, EA Play members can trial F1 25 for 5 hours from May 27, and EA Play Pro members will have full access to the Iconic Edition from the same date.
Iconic Edition Launch Times:
May 27th:
- 08:00 PDT - Los Angeles
- 09:00 MDT - Mexico City
- 11:00 EDT - New York
- 12:00 BRT - Rio de Janeiro
- 16:00 BST - London
- 17:00 CEST - Berlin
- 23:00 CST - Beijing
May 28th:
- 00:00 JST - Tokyo
- 01:00 AEST - Sydney
Standard Edition Launch Times:
May 30th:
- 08:00 PDT - Los Angeles
- 09:00 MDT - Mexico City
- 11:00 EDT - New York
- 12:00 BRT - Rio de Janeiro
- 16:00 BST - London
- 17:00 CEST - Berlin
- 23:00 CST - Beijing
May 31st:
- 00:00 JST - Tokyo
- 01:00 AEST - Sydney
F1 25 is fast approaching, so make sure you are well prepared and have the game downloaded to become one of the first to experience the latest entry in the series.
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