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Codemasters business and news from across the web.- Racing Master adds Nürburgring Nordschliefe, Map Studio , Off-Road Racing, the Bugatti Chiron and more!NetEase Games announced a major summer update for Racing Master, developed in collaboration with Codemasters. The update introduces new game modes like Map Studio and Off-Road Mode, along with iconic cars such as the Bugatti Chiron and McLaren 570S, and legendary tracks like the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Players will also gain more ways to expand their garages and create custom racing stages.
nDreams founder launches new studio Atmospheric to create "original IP across games and music"Patrick O'Luanaigh, founder of VR studio nDreams, has launched a new independent entertainment company called Atmospheric. The studio aims to create original intellectual property across games and music, exploring innovative ways to integrate audio and narrative into immersive worlds. O'Luanaigh, who stepped down as CEO of nDreams in May 2025, is currently the sole employee and is self-funding the venture, with plans to seek a publishing partner next year.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Interview – New Content, Gameplay Changes, Platform Improvements, And MoreCodemasters and Electronic Arts discuss the decision to release a 2026 Season Pack for F1 25 instead of a traditional F1 26 title, focusing on the evolving Formula 1 landscape and new regulations. The pack introduces significant gameplay changes, including active aerodynamics and a revised Overtake Mode, alongside new teams like Audi and Cadillac, and the Madrid street circuit. The developers also detail platform-specific improvements for PlayStation 5 and PC.
EA hit with third round of layoffs this yearElectronic Arts has conducted its third round of layoffs this year, impacting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams. This follows previous staff reductions affecting developers on "Skate" and "Battlefield 6," and comes after EA's acquisition by an investor consortium last September. The company has also shed staff and studios over multiple years, including layoffs at "Apex Legends," Codemasters, BioWare, and the closure of Cliffhanger Games.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack review – the next best thing to F1 26Electronic Arts and Codemasters have released the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack as DLC instead of a full F1 26 game, which is slated for a 2027 reboot. This expansion adds the radically redesigned 2026 Formula One cars and the new Madring street circuit to F1 25. While it offers a credible simulation of the new cars and their handling characteristics, including active aerodynamics and electric boost, its integration is limited, requiring new saves for career modes and restricting the new cars from certain online modes.- Xbox Game Studios Boss Is Out Ahead Of Reported Layoffs And Other Major Changes To “Reset” XboxCraig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, is departing Microsoft after 15 years, along with his chief of staff Louise O'Connor. These changes precede reported layoffs and potential studio closures as Xbox CEO Asha Sharma aims to "reset" the business. The departures follow comments from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the need to make Xbox a sustainable business.
Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor step downXbox Game Studios leader Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor have stepped down from their roles. Duncan, who previously led Rare, oversaw numerous internal studios, while O'Connor was an executive producer at Rare. Their departures coincide with reports of potential job cuts and a business 'reset' at Xbox.
Acclaimed 2022 EA PS5 Game Shutting Down AlreadyElectronic Arts announced that Grid Legends, a racing game developed by Codemasters, will have its online features shut down on September 11, 2026. This includes cross-platform play, online multiplayer, and leaderboards, leaving only the single-player campaign accessible. The game, released in 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, received positive reviews and player ratings.- F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Review — Worth the UpgradeThe F1 25: 2026 Season Pack update introduces significant changes to Formula 1's 2026 regulations, focusing on hybrid car power splits and new aerodynamic rules. While the pack updates drivers, teams, and adds the Madring circuit, the impact of these changes on car feel and strategy is more evolutionary than revolutionary. The review highlights the tactical depth added by energy management and the Overtake Mode, though it notes that the strategic potential of the new regulations could be better explained to players.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack ReviewThe F1 25 2026 Season Pack DLC introduces significant rule changes for the upcoming Formula 1 season, including new car aerodynamics, power unit adjustments, and the addition of the Madrid street circuit. While the pack offers an authentic representation of these changes and improves racing dynamics with more engaging AI, it notably excludes content from the F1 25 movie tie-ins and lacks co-op career and ranked multiplayer modes.
CLUTCH – Official Reveal TrailerCLUTCH is a new story-driven, open-world racing game developed by veteran developers from Playground Games and Codemasters. The official reveal trailer for the game has been released.
F1 25’s 2026 Season Pack Adds Enhanced PSSR Support for PS5 Pro, Including 8K ResolutionThe F1 25: 2026 Season Pack will feature enhanced PSSR support for the PlayStation 5 Pro, enabling 60 FPS in Quality Mode, 120 FPS in Performance Mode, and 8K resolution. Codemasters technical producer Si Lumb highlighted features like ray-traced reflections and global illumination, with the Madring circuit designed to showcase these advancements. The pack releases on June 3rd for PC and consoles.
Push Your PS5 Pro to the Limit with PSSR2 Update for F1 25's Season DLCCodemasters is releasing a 2026 Season Update for F1 25 on June 3rd, which will include PSSR2 support to improve image quality and performance on the PlayStation 5. Technical Producer Si Lumb stated that players will notice a sharper image across all graphics modes, including Quality, Performance, and Resolution. This update aims to enhance the visual experience for the racing simulator, which already utilizes the PS5 Pro effectively.- Push Your PS5 Pro to the Limit with PSSR2 Update for F1 25's New DLCCodemasters is releasing a 2026 Season Update for F1 25 on June 3rd, which will include native PSSR2 support for PlayStation 5. This update aims to improve image quality and performance across all graphics modes, including Quality, Performance, and Resolution. The DLC will also feature usual roster changes and rule tweaks, along with the new Madring circuit.
EA Sports F1 25: Enhanced PSSR available alongside 2026 Season PackEA Sports F1 25: 2026 Season Pack, developed by Codemasters, will launch on June 3, 2026, for PlayStation 5. The update introduces the full 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, featuring new teams Audi and Cadillac, updated rules, and the Madring circuit. Technical Producer Si Lumb detailed enhancements to PSSR and ray tracing for improved resolution and performance, especially on PlayStation 5 Pro.- F1 25: 2026 Season Pack – Hands on the new (DLC) era of Formula OneCodemasters' F1 25: 2026 Season Pack DLC introduces significant rule changes for the Formula 1 racing simulation, including new car regulations, revised aerodynamics, and altered ERS mechanics with S Mode and Overtake Mode. While the DLC offers a comprehensive update with new cars, teams, and the MADRING circuit, it is not integrated into all game modes and does not support career mode save transfers from F1 25. Priced as an expansion, it aims to capture the excitement of the real-world 2026 F1 season.
- Call of the Elder Gods: Miskatonic Edition coming September 10, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2Microids announced that Call of the Elder Gods: Miskatonic Edition, developed by Kwalee and Out of the Blue Games, will launch on September 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. This Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure follows characters dealing with ancient horrors and impossible truths, featuring object-based puzzles and a story inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Shadow out of Time'.
- F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Deep Dive Outlines Revamped Car Designs, Overtake Mode, and MoreCodemasters has detailed the upcoming 2026 Season Pack for F1 25, which includes a new track called MADRING, the addition of Cadillac and Audi as new teams, and revamped car designs with Active Aero. The pack also introduces a new Overtake Mode and a Boost Mode for battery management, with recharging options expanded. The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack launches on June 3rd.
Rewrite The Grid – F1 25 Reveals Huge 2026 Season Pack ExpansionEA and Codemasters have announced the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack expansion, launching on June 3rd, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This major update introduces sweeping regulation changes, new teams like Audi and Cadillac, updated drivers, and the new MADRING circuit in Madrid. The expansion aims to reshape the F1 experience with lighter cars, active aerodynamics, and a new Overtake Mode.- F1 25: 2026 Season Pack DLC launches in June – will you go mad for MADRING?Electronic Arts and Codemasters have announced the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack DLC, set to launch on June 3, 2026. This DLC will update F1 25 with the 2026 season's teams, liveries, and new car regulations, including the addition of Audi and Cadillac as new teams and the Madring street circuit in Madrid. The pack introduces significant changes to car aerodynamics and engine mechanics, reflecting real-world Formula 1 advancements.