Trackmania is partnering with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for a special in-game event. Formula E is an electric racing championship with races held in 12 cities worldwide; it showcases electric vehicle technology and promotes sustainability. Starting March 30, the Formula E event in Trackmania brings three exclusive tracks, 12 car skins, a new game mode, and a championship with a cash prize.
Adrienne Péchère, Ubisoft Nadeo Communications Director, said:
“We are very honoured to welcome ABB FIA Formula E into Trackmania and to our 9 million registered users! From mastering energy management to strategically deploying Attack Mode, players will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of the largest electric racing championship and compete in Trackmania like never before. The virtual races will be happening during the same weekend of the official real races in Tokyo, Berlin and London. This will be the most immersive competition for Trackmania players and Formula fans.”
Sanjay Shivaram, Strategy & Media Programme Director, Formula E said:
“As ever, our aim is to bring our fans closer to the action, and through launching in Trackmania fans can experience our tracks and racing thrill first-hand. Through launching live races across three iconic Formula E race weekends, fans will be able to experience the driving seat in an alternative, immersive format and take in the action for themselves. With cash prizes and a Grand Winner title to compete for, fans will be able to challenge themselves in their own racing championship and be part of the Formula E gaming community.”
3 FORMULA E TRACKS
The three exclusive Formula E tracks adapted for Trackmania include Tokyo, Berlin, and London. The Tokyo racetrack will be revealed first during the Track of the Day on March 30 at 7PM CET/11AM PT and will let players race under Tokyo’s lights at night, between the docks and the skyline, and check out famous sights like Tokyo Tower.
TRACKMANIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP: 9 RACES
For each Formula E track, there will be three races, and each race will offer a €1,000 cash prize. A global ranking will also reward the 3 best players at the end of the championship with an extra €1,000. The first three Tokyo races will be on March 30 at 8PM CET/12PM PT after the Track of the Day reveal; on March 31 at 2PM CEST/5AM PT; and on April 3 at 8PM CEST/11AM PT.
You can find the full calendar below. No need to register, just come and join the dedicated server in the Formula E club to play the qualifications and start the race!
Read this article to know everything about this Championship.
The rule book is also available there.
1 FORMULA E GAME MODE
The Formula E championship will allow you to play the new Formula E game mode, based on the real-life Formula E races. It includes exclusive features, such as the energy management and the Attack mode which will give you an extra power for 1 minute 30! The FE game mode is now available on a dedicated server accessible from the Formula E in-game club, with a testing track. A test race will take place on Saturday March 23rd at 8 PM CET on this track. The game mode and the championship will only be available for PC players.
OFFICIAL FORMULA E LIVERIES
Official Formula E Season 10 liveries are coming to Trackmania as well as an exclusive Formula E Championship showcar. These car skins will be released in the next few days and revealed on Trackmania’s social media channels.
GIVEAWAYS
Giveaways will also be hold on our social medias, so stay tuned to have a chance to win Formula E and Trackmania products!
If you have any questions about this Formula E event, don’t hesitate to join the Trackmania Discord server.
We wish you a happy Formula E season!
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