Grand Prix 4 Release Date: June 2002

[DNQ]

According to a press release recieved by AlphaF1.com, Infogrames have announced that GP4 will go ahead, and will be launched onto the market in 5 months time, some time in June, on both PC and XBOX.

Now, this is good news, one suspects, but knowing the past record of the Grand Prix series, don't except the game until 2003...that's when I think it'll be out, but, Microprose have said they'll have it out by June, so we can only hope.

By the way, the game is expected to have the following features (source: AlphaF1)

Officially confirmed information

* Available for both PC and X-Box
* Official FIA Season 2001 license with all the drivers, teams and tracks
* New physics engine
* New 3d graphics engine
* Full 3d tracks made with GPS position information
* New multiplayer options (?)
* Motion-captured pitcrew


Speculated details

* Own 3d car shape for each team ???
* 3d pit crew (animated) and 3d track marshalls ???
* More realistic damage model ???
* Gravel/oil on track ???
* Timings info as seen in TV ???
* New menu system ???
* 3d parc ferme and podium celebration ???
* Safety car / red flags / warm-up lap (very unlikely) ???

[Nicholas]

At least they've announced a release date...

[SILVERS95]

Cant wait....i would reckon that GP4 will be the best F1 sim ever......they always win hands down ever time they release a new version .

[SILVERS95]

but didnt GP3 get postponed several times....so maybe your right..it could be 2003 until we see the finished version.....still.i bet its worth the wait .

[Damon]

There's no way we'll see it in June, Microprose would have to break the habit of a lifetime if they released the game within 6 months of the first announcment. I'm going to need a new comp for GP4 anyway so I'm hoping it is out next year so I'll have time to save some money!