EA SPORTS F1 24 ends the year with its v1.16 patch, adding Season 4 events and improving graphics.
EA SPORTS F1 24 is capping off the year with the v1.16 patch, which introduces updates for Season 4, visual enhancements, and gameplay tweaks. The update will roll out on December 9 at 10 am UTC across all platforms. Players must connect to online services to download the patch.
Season 4 Events – Part 2
New content for Season 4 starts on December 10, adding a mix of challenges for fans:
- Race Scenario: 2022 Belgian Grand Prix
- Race Scenario: 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix
- Challenge Career: Episode #4 (Belgium, Italy, Azerbaijan) – Available from December 11
These events bring historical and modern F1 moments for players to relive, with full event details available in-game.
Graphics and Visual Updates
The patch delivers multiple visual changes, including:
- Sponsor Updates:
- Williams now features Globant and Mercado Libre logos.
- Haas adds Toyota Gazoo Racing and Orion 180 branding.
- McLaren’s Darktrace logos have been recoloured.
- Ray Traced Cockpit Reflections: Improved for PS5 Pro users.
- XeSS 2 Support (PC Only): AI-based frame generation for smoother gameplay on compatible hardware.
- Anti-Aliasing Fixes (PC Only): Resolved issues with some options causing graphical problems.
Players using PC are advised to check their Graphics Settings after the update as Anti-Aliasing, DLSS, and Dynamic Resolution settings may reset.
Gameplay and Miscellaneous Updates
The update also enhances gameplay with the following changes:
- AI Difficulty Boost (101-110):
- A higher challenge for experienced players, reducing AI lap times by around 0.1 seconds per lap at maximum difficulty.
- Player Hub:
- A new Main Menu option offering quick access to Podium Pass, Store, Friends List, Mail, and Super License.
F1 24 players can look forward to a better gaming experience with these adjustments and an engaging close to the 2024 season.