On June 4, EA Sports released the '2026 Season Pack,' a major DLC for the racing game F1 25 that incorporates the full 2026 season regulations, cars, teams, and driver lineups. This pack was released in lieu of a standalone new title, following EA's announcement in November that it would focus on a completely new game for 2027. While it serves as a bridge to fill the gap, it is considered highly accessible, as existing F1 25 owners can expand their game immediately for ₩28k.

The ability to enjoy a new season at half the price, along with gameplay faithful to the new regulations and updated lineups, has been well-received. However, there has also been mixed feedback regarding custom team and save data transfers, as well as the regulations themselves. Consequently, the game's Steam rating is currently 'Mixed.'

Despite these reviews, the game's popularity is at an all-time high. In terms of sales-based popularity rankings, the F1 25 edition bundled with the season pack is currently 3rd globally, while the season pack itself is 5th. This popularity isn't limited to overseas markets. While many recent major games have seen their domestic sales rankings align with global ones, F1 25 is enjoying the same level of success in Korea, ranking 2nd in popularity and 5th for the season pack. While this is partly due to a surge in sales on the day of release, it is a ranking that even surpasses popular titles like Forza Horizon 6 in the domestic market.

Although F1 was once considered a niche sport in Korea, it has become a major hit thanks to Coupang Play's broadcasts, the Netflix documentary, and the success of the Apple film 'F1.' Furthermore, with the official streaming service F1 TV launching in Korea this year, Formula 1 is clearly seeing the potential for growth in the domestic market. This interest appears to have translated directly into game sales.

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