Summary
- Take a closer look at the key characters in F1 2021’s Braking Point story mode.
- Braking Point is the most ambitious narrative-driven mode ever seen in the F1 series.
- Play the story in F1 2021 starting July 16 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Every story has a beginning – and in less than a month’s time, you’ll be able to experience a gripping racing story in F1 2021, courtesy of our new mode: Braking Point.
One of many new additions to this year’s official Formula 1 title from Codemasters and EA Sports, Braking Point combines thrilling racing and immersive storytelling for a fresh narrative-driven experience, inspired by the modern-day F1 paddock. Of course, to create a story as ambitious as this, you need a stellar and varied cast of characters, and Braking Point delivers exactly that: a gifted rising star, a fearless veteran, a returning loud-mouthed rival, and plenty more.
Today, we’re giving you the scoop on five of the key Braking Point characters in F1 2021. Without further ado, let’s meet the stars of our show…
Aiden Jackson
The journey to the top is rarely simple. Aiden Jackson’s rapid rise towards the F1 grid has been a Cinderella story, and he’s already making waves in the pinnacle of motorsport, but the youngster’s charm and confidence is rocked by fierce new rivalries and the media spotlight. Aiden’s opportunity to become a F1 superstar is at its breaking point in his debut season – he’ll need all his talent, resolve, and nerve to navigate obstacles on and off the track to realise that dream.
Casper Akkerman
A seasoned veteran of the paddock, ‘Cas’ is an ice-cold, no-nonsense personality, looking for more glory in the twilight of his career. Consistent on the track and in front of the cameras, Akkerman is an important part of a team determined to lift themselves above the midfield battle. Whilst he is fully focused on not going quietly into the night, a new rival and rising tensions within his team are forcing Casper to reassess his approach to racing.
Devon Butler
No good story is complete without a classic villain. Devon is a cocky and brash upstart desperate to make a name for himself and will happily do so at the expense of others. Sounds annoying, right? What’s more irritating, though, is that Devon has the speed and the skill on track to back up his arrogant persona. Whether you’re behind the wheel or in the paddock, overcoming Braking Point’s antagonist will be much easier said than done.
Brian Doyle
An infectious passion for the sport and unmatched work ethic have made Brian a mainstay of the F1 scene, well known as a strong manager of people and situations behind the scenes. A direct liaison between the Team Principal and other personnel, including the drivers, Brian must handle politics and personalities at all times – and perhaps his only weakness is balancing his emotions when things don’t quite to plan. Expect to see plenty of Brian as the intense story on and off the track unfolds.
Zoe Akkerman
The wife of Casper and a well-known figure in the paddock, Zoe has been right there with her husband through his F1 trials and tribulations. Now a mother to their young daughter, Lily, Zoe is always on hand to offer some grounding advice and sympathetic support to ‘Cas’ – but she’s also acutely aware of the demons her partner is facing as a new generation of competitors are pushing to take Casper’s place. Zoe’s influence is needed now more than ever.
Braking Point: A Brand New F1 2021 Story Experience
Each of these characters and their journeys are interwoven to the narrative of Braking Point, as you play across three seasons, with five selectable teams, and aim to realise the dream of F1 glory. Alongside high-stakes racing action, experience dramatic moments away from the circuit, fierce confrontations, and plenty of twists and turns along the way. Unique story touchpoints, news articles, social media updates, and more will help set the scene, as you plot a path towards a shot at stardom.
Braking Point is a huge addition for F1 2021, but it’s far from the only one. Take on Career mode in new ways with a two-player option or Real-Season Start, which adds in this season’s live standings and lets you join the action at any point in the championship that has already occurred. They join an already-stellar feature set, including My Team which allows you to create, manage, and race for your very own F1 team, and a host of thrilling online options that cater for experienced and first-time racers alike.
F1 2021 isn’t just a new chapter for the series, it’s an entirely new story – and we can’t wait for you to begin yours on July 16, or July 13 if you pre-order the digital Deluxe Edition!
F1® 2021
Electronic Arts
• Braking Point Content Pack
• Celebrate the release of F1® 2021 with exclusive in-game items inspired by the fictional stars of the new ‘Braking Point’ story experience. Equip them to race as Devon Butler, Aiden Jackson, and Casper Akkerman: Character avatar | Car livery | Suit | Gloves | Helmet | Victory radio voices
• 5,000 PitCoin virtual currency to spend in-game Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’. Take your team to the top in the acclaimed ten-year ‘My Team’ Career mode, or race head-to-head in split-screen and multiplayer. Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and race with the authentic lineup of twenty heroic drivers and ten iconic teams from the 2021 season: – ‘Braking Point’ – the thrilling new story experience – New ways to play: two-player Career and ‘Real-Season Start’ – Acclaimed ‘My Team’, split-screen and multiplayer * Online connection required to download the final F1® teams’ 2021 cars, full-season circuit selection, content (as applicable) and F2™ 2021 season update. INTERNET CONNECTION & ALL GAME UPDATES REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE FINAL F1® TEAMS’ 2021 CARS, CERTAIN CIRCUITS, CONTENT (AS APPLICABLE) AND F2™ 2021 SEASON UPDATE. SEE www.formula1game.com/2021 FOR DETAILS & AVAILABILITY OF THREE NEW CIRCUITS: PORTIMÃO, IMOLA AND JEDDAH. ACCEPTANCE OF EA USER AGREEMENT (terms.ea.com) REQUIRED TO PLAY. EA'S PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY APPLIES (privacy.ea.com). YOU CONSENT TO ANY PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED THROUGH YOUR USE OF EA’S SERVICES BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE UNITED STATES, AS FURTHER EXPLAINED IN THE PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY. EA MAY PROVIDE CERTAIN FREE INCREMENTAL CONTENT &/OR UPDATES. MANDATORY CONTENT UPDATES MAY BE DOWNLOADED AUTOMATICALLY, REQUIRE ADDITIONAL STORAGE, INCUR BANDWIDTH USAGE FEES, & REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE TO ACCESS. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON ea.com/service-updates. F1® 2021 Game – an official product of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. © 2021 Electronic Arts Inc. The F1 logo, F1, FORMULA 1 and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. Licensed by Formula One World Championship Limited. The F2 FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP logo, FORMULA 2, F2 and related marks are trademarks of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile and used exclusively under licence. All rights reserved.
F1® 2021 Deluxe Edition
Electronic Arts
Seven iconic drivers to enhance your ‘My Team’ game experience: Schumacher, Senna, Prost, Rosberg, Button, Massa and Coulthard.
Exclusive in-game customisation items: Car livery | Suit | Gloves | Helmet | Victory radio call. • Braking Point Content Pack –
Celebrate the release of F1® 2021 with exclusive in-game items inspired by the fictional stars of the new ‘Braking Point’ story experience. Equip them to race as Devon Butler, Aiden Jackson, and Casper Akkerman: Character avatar | Car livery | Suit | Gloves | Helmet | Victory radio voices. • 18,000 PitCoin virtual currency to spend in-game. Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’. Take your team to the top in the acclaimed ten-year ‘My Team’ Career mode, or race head-to-head in split-screen and multiplayer. Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and race with the authentic lineup of twenty heroic drivers and ten iconic teams from the 2021 season: – ‘Braking Point’ – the thrilling new story experience – New ways to play: two-player Career and ‘Real-Season Start’ – Acclaimed ‘My Team’, split-screen and multiplayer * Online connection required to download the final F1® teams’ 2021 cars, full-season circuit selection, content (as applicable) and F2™ 2021 season update. INTERNET CONNECTION & ALL GAME UPDATES REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE FINAL F1® TEAMS’ 2021 CARS, CERTAIN CIRCUITS, CONTENT (AS APPLICABLE) AND F2™ 2021 SEASON UPDATE. SEE www.formula1game.com/2021 FOR DETAILS & AVAILABILITY OF THREE NEW CIRCUITS: PORTIMÃO, IMOLA AND JEDDAH. ACCEPTANCE OF EA USER AGREEMENT (terms.ea.com) REQUIRED TO PLAY. EA'S PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY APPLIES (privacy.ea.com). YOU CONSENT TO ANY PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED THROUGH YOUR USE OF EA’S SERVICES BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE UNITED STATES, AS FURTHER EXPLAINED IN THE PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY. EA MAY PROVIDE CERTAIN FREE INCREMENTAL CONTENT &/OR UPDATES. MANDATORY CONTENT UPDATES MAY BE DOWNLOADED AUTOMATICALLY, REQUIRE ADDITIONAL STORAGE, INCUR BANDWIDTH USAGE FEES & REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE TO ACCESS. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON ea.com/service-updates. F1® 2021 Game – an official product of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. © 2021 Electronic Arts Inc. The F1 logo, F1, FORMULA 1 and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. Licensed by Formula One World Championship Limited. The F2 FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP logo, FORMULA 2, F2 and related marks are trade marks of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile and used exclusively under licence. All rights reserved.
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