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About F1 2020
Codemasters released F1 2020 on July 7, 2020, bringing the official Formula One season to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. This title marks a major shift by letting you build your own F1 team from scratch while racing against established grid members. You face twenty-two tracks that mix current venues with classic circuits. The game splits focus between hardcore simulation and accessible arcade fun depending on the mode you select. It delivers a polished package for anyone who wants to manage a squad or just push a car hard around a lap without needing a steering wheel rig to make it work.
Gameplay
A typical session involves managing your team in My Team career mode where you hire drivers and upgrade parts. You can switch to standard single player or jump into multiplayer races online. The split-screen option lets two people play on one screen with relaxed rules for casual fun. Controls handle the car physics with a focus on tire wear and fuel strategy if you enable those settings. You spend minutes adjusting wing angles before hitting the track. The handling feels precise but allows some forgiveness during corner exits. You navigate traffic while balancing pace against mechanical reliability to avoid retirement mid-race.
What Players Think
Critics rated F1 2020 at 88 on Metacritic, and PlayPile data shows players agree. Community moods lean heavily toward satisfied with a 92 percent positive review score. The average playtime sits at 45 hours for main career mode completion, though many users exceed 100 hours in My Team challenges. Achievement completion rates hover around 65 percent, suggesting the difficulty curve keeps people engaged. Players frequently mention the new team management layer as a favorite feature. Negative feedback focuses on occasional AI behavior in split-screen matches rather than core mechanics. The community values the depth of customization options available during race weekends.
PlayPile's Take
Buy this game if you want serious career management or local multiplayer fun without needing expensive hardware. The $60 price point fits the current generation racing market well. You earn achievements by winning championships or perfecting specific track records. It works best for fans who like reading telemetry data and making strategic decisions before a race starts. Avoid it if you just want quick arcade laps with no penalties for crashing. The team building mode adds real weight to every decision you make during the season. This is a solid entry for the series that respects your time.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
IGDB Rating
88.0
RAWG Rating
3.6
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