This hugely anticipated Formula One game just got a release date and demo

We’ve had our eye on Formula Legends since it was first revealed. In fact, we still haven’t totally dispelled the notion that we actually willed it into existence with our minds: an arcade-style, retro racer that covers each era from F1 history (in unlicensed form), but marries that accessible racing style with variable weather, tyre degradation and refuelling strategies? Our wishes are granted.

Having gathered data from a test day – sorry, demo – earlier in 2025 and refined its package, Formula Legends is now ready to formalise its arrival on 12 September 2025. And if that news wasn’t happy enough, there’s a new demo out now on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with the Switch demo to follow on 14 August.

Both the handling model and AI behaviour have been tweaked since the indie racer’s last showing, which indicates that studio 3DClouds is taking fan feedback pretty seriously.

“Formula Legends has evolved massively since we announced the game earlier in the year and this new demo is another opportunity for us to learn and evolve the experience as we accelerate to launch,” said 3DClouds CEO Francesco Bruschi. “Formula Legends has been a labour of love for the entire team as we’re all massive motorsport fans, and we know that anyone who shares that level of passion will cherish their time with our game.”

It’s that passion that’s got us so excited for the game. You really can feel it, in all the little details crammed into the unassuming arcade package, touches that other games might not have added but which elevate the experience.

You can judge for yourself in the demo, which includes both the modern and historical versions of Hungary and Belgium, playable in custom race or time attack modes, and in cars from three distinct eras: mid ‘70s, early ‘90s, and the current mid ‘20s machinery.

Check out the release date announcement trailer for a flavour of the art style, and the minimalist manner that Formula Legends captures the sport’s history with. The demo’s available now on Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, PlayStation Network, and Epic Games Store. Switch owners, check back in on 14 August to find it on the Nintendo eShop.