EA announces F1 25 2026 Season Pack June 3

Electronic Arts said on May 20 that F1 25 will receive a paid 2026 Season Pack on June 3 instead of a separate annual sequel this year. The add-on will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, according to EA's official announcement. The company said the pack updates the game to the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season with new teams, drivers, regulations and handling changes. Pricing listed by outlets carrying EA's announcement puts the standalone pack at $29.99, with a bundled 2026 Season Edition also planned. ### So what is EA actually releasing on June 3? June 3 is the release date for two products tied to the same content drop: the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack for existing owners and the F1 25: 2026 Season Edition for new buyers. EA said the pack is the route for players who already own F1 25, while the Season Edition combines the base game and 2026 content in one purchase. The official reveal describes the update as a full 2026 season refresh rather than a small roster patch. EA said it includes updated teams, drivers and regulations, and positions the release around the sport's 2026 rule changes. ### Which teams and drivers are being added? Audi and Cadillac are the headline additions to the in-game grid. EA said both teams will be playable in the 2026 content, with Cadillac described as a new American manufacturer entry and Audi as a returning motorsport name. Driver changes are part of the package as well. EA's announcement said Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez lead Cadillac's debut lineup, while Arvid Lindblad joins Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar partners Max Verstappen at Oracle Red Bull Racing. ### What changes on track besides the new liveries? EA said the 2026 cars in F1 25 are lighter, smaller and more responsive, reflecting the new Formula One regulations. The company also said active aerodynamics are part of the update, allowing players to adjust front and rear wings during races. Overtake Mode is one of the new gameplay systems. EA said it delivers a power boost of nearly 500 horsepower, changing how players attack and defend in close battles. Lee Mather, senior creative director for the F1 series, said in remarks distributed with the announcement that the pack lets players experience "the most significant evolution of the sport in over a decade." ### Why is MADRING getting so much attention? Madrid's MADRING circuit is the new track attached to the release. EA said players will be able to race the circuit virtually before the real-world event, making it one of the most marketable pieces of the pack. Lee Mather said the game gives players "the incredible opportunity to race virtually on the MADRING circuit before the race." That quote appeared in coverage based on EA's press materials and was echoed by multiple gaming outlets. (ea.com) ### How much does it cost, and what comes in the bundle? The standalone 2026 Season Pack is priced at $29.99. PlayStationTrophies, citing EA's release details, listed regional pricing at $29.99, £24.99 and €29.99. The F1 25: 2026 Season Edition bundles the base game with the expansion. (playstationtrophies.org) Outlet reports based on store listings said that version is priced at $49.99 in the U.S. on some platforms. Xbox's store page describes it as including both F1 25 and the 2026 Season Pack. ### Is this replacing a full F1 26 game? (playstationtrophies.org) EA has not said in the official announcement that it is canceling or permanently replacing annual releases. What it has said is that the 2026 content is being delivered through F1 25 as a major paid update. Several gaming outlets have framed that approach as a bridge year ahead of a bigger franchise step in 2027, but that characterization comes from press coverage rather than the official EA post. (xbox.com) For now, the next dated milestone is May 26, when EA-backed coverage says a features deep-dive is scheduled, followed by the worldwide launch on June 3. (overtake.gg) (ea.com)