Codemasters Discusses Potential F1 Games Release on Nintendo Switch 2

Alright, so here’s the deal. Codemasters and the whole F1 crew might be eyeing the Nintendo Switch 2 for their racing saga. Or are they? It’s kinda in the air right now. A bit like staring at clouds, thinking one looks like a duck but then—oh wait, it’s gone. Anyway, this idea feels like it’s in its baby stages, so whether F1 25 will actually zoom its way onto the new console anytime soon is anyone’s guess. But who knows? Maybe the future games might just vroom-vroom their way there if it clicks.

Thinking back to when F1 first hit the road, we’re talking 25 wild years ago. F1 2000, F1 Championship Season 2000, and even F1 Manager—all dropped in the same year. Honestly, can you even imagine that level of multitasking? Since 2009, it’s been game after game after game, and bam, here comes F1 25, revving up for May 30. Seems like Codemasters is dead set on keeping that rubber burning in a crowded racer landscape.

So yeah, imagine this: Codemasters, having a little pow-wow, maybe sipping coffee (or Red Bull?) and thinking, “Hmm, can the Switch 2 handle our racing beast?” Gavin Cooper—you know, the creative guru behind the scenes—shared some thoughts with Traxion. He was all, “Well, we need some brainy folks to see if the console can hang with the F1 action.” It’s like when you spot a cool fish in the pet store but wonder if your aquarium can keep it alive. No real promises yet, just tossing the ol’ idea ball around.

Let’s rewind a sec—F1 on Nintendo, it’s been a minute, right? Like, 14 years or something. The last main gig we saw was F1 2011 on the 3DS. Does that ring a bell? Sure, there was that goofy spin-off, F1 Race Stars in 2012, and the surprise hit, F1 Manager 2024. But really, the main series? Nah, not since then.

Here’s the thing though, should Codemasters be branching out right now? Last time, F1 24 didn’t quite hit the high notes with the reviewers, dipping into that dreaded “mixed-to-average” territory. Ouch. And those mid-race objectives? Yeah, not a fan favorite. With F1 25 just around the corner—May 27 for early birds—we’ll soon find out if they’ve figured it out.

So what’s the verdict? Is Codemasters warming up the engines for a Nintendo comeback? Guess we’ll have to wait and see—just hope it’s worth the popcorn.