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Nuvolarix
Seasoned Ace
3 months ago
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2026 season DLC

Hi​EA_Groguet​ , from your topic https://forums.ea.com/blog/f1-games-game-info-hub-en/ea-sports-f1%C2%AE-franchise-announcement/12933915

what does exactly mean “new cars, sporting regulations, teams, and drivers” for 2026 DLC?

I mean, I guess the game will keep the current handling etc. but what about the new engine? Is it included in “sporting regulations”? Cause it will have less power IRL, will be in the game too? And what about DRS, will be removed and changed with the new system? So the cars will have different performances?

Especially if yes, are you planning to “add” a new section meaning we may play both F1 25 as it is currently plus DLC 26 like it is now F1 - F2 etc? For example another specific Time Trial section for DLC 26? Or once DLC is installed will overwrite the game features?

Or am I going to the wrong direction meaning the DLC will just include aesthetic changes but keeping exactly the same cars performance (under the hood)?

Thank you in advance, if you can tell us more info at this stage…

Nuv

  • EA_Groguet's avatar
    EA_Groguet
    3 months ago

    Hey there!

    Thank you for your comments and your questions!

    I love seeing your passion and reading your reactions to the announcement. For now, I am afraid I don't have many answers to your questions. However, I can assure you that communications will come in due time, and we will address these questions in the future.

    Please feel free to leave your questions here (even if I am unable to respond to them immediately) and your feedback. I am still reading you and monitoring this thread.

    -EA_Groguet

33 Replies

  • TheRagebeard's avatar
    TheRagebeard
    Hero+
    16 days ago

    They have not mentioned anything yet that I am aware of.

    I think the June 4th rumour has become popular since Season 6 ends on the 3rd, but my guess is there will be a few days off between the season ending and the DLC launch.

  • Nuvolarix's avatar
    Nuvolarix
    Seasoned Ace
    16 days ago

    A bit disappointing tbh… I mean F1 25 was released on May 27th if I well remember, for a DLC I was hoping to anticipate a little bit 🤷‍♂️

  • TheRagebeard's avatar
    TheRagebeard
    Hero+
    16 days ago

    I agree, when they first announced the DLC I assumed they would launch a bit earlier since it should be easier to make. However, I also don't see them launching it while Season 6 still has content going on. So now it feels like June 4th is probably the earliest. 😥