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F1 series with VR support (edition/platform dependent)

Short answer: VR is an edition- and platform-specific feature in the recent F1 series. EA describes F1 25 VR as exclusive to PC on Steam, using OpenVR; Steam separately marks F1 23 and F1 24 as VR Supported. These are PC VR versions, not native standalone Quest or console VR releases confirmed by the sources below. Last checked October 11, 2026.

Which F1 editions support VR?

Edition	What the official listing confirms	What you need to know
F1 25	PC on Steam; OpenVR	EA lists Meta Quest 2/3 + Link, Rift S, HTC Cosmos, Vive Pro, Valve Index and HP Reverb G2.
F1 24	Steam lists VR Supported	Its minimum specification says SteamVR; recommended VR headsets include Quest 2 + Link, Rift S, Cosmos, Vive Pro, Index and Reverb G2.
F1 23	Steam lists VR Supported	Steam gives separate VR CPU/GPU requirements and says a keyboard and mouse are required; the listing is no longer sold on Steam.

Do not generalize this to every F1-branded game or every platform generation. The official F1 25 PC features page says VR is “Exclusive to PC on Steam,” while EA’s launch information lists F1 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC without describing console VR. On the evidence checked here, the safe buying choice for VR is the PC Steam edition of a version that explicitly carries the Steam VR Supported label.

F1 25: the clearest current VR path

EA says F1 25 puts you inside the cockpit through OpenVR, and that installation of SteamVR and compatible VR hardware is required. That makes this a PCVR setup: the game runs on a Windows PC and SteamVR handles the headset connection. A Quest 2 or Quest 3 with Link is therefore a PC-connected headset, not a native standalone Quest build. EA’s compatibility list names Quest 2 + Link and Quest 3 + Link, plus Oculus Rift S, HTC Cosmos, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index and HP Reverb G2. It does not establish support for every headset or every wireless streaming method.

EA also documents broad PC input support. F1 25 supports keyboards, controllers, pedals and many steering wheels; controls are fully customisable and remappable, and EA lists default presets with force-feedback mapping for selected wheelbases. That is useful context for VR racing: a headset is only one part of the setup, and EA does not say that motion-controller driving is required.

F1 25 PC requirements that change for VR

Use the VR-specific figures rather than the ordinary minimum when comparing a PC. EA’s published minimum is Windows 10 64-bit version 21H1 or newer, 8 GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X for VR, and either an NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD RX 590 for VR. Its recommended page specifies 16 GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 2600X, and an NVIDIA RTX 2070 (+VR) or AMD RX 6700 XT (VR). EA also lists 100 GB storage, DirectX 12, and online connection targets of 1 Mbps up with under 60 ms ping minimum or 3 Mbps up with under 30 ms ping recommended. Meeting a minimum is not a guarantee of smooth performance; VRHow has not independently tested performance or compatibility.

F1 24 and F1 23: useful edition distinctions

F1 24’s Steam page labels it VR Supported and says “Steam VR” in the minimum VR support field, with a keyboard and mouse required. Its recommended VR headset list names Quest 2 + Link, Oculus Rift S, HTC Cosmos, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index and HP Reverb G2. The same page gives VR-specific minimum hardware of an Intel Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 2600X and GTX 1660 Ti or RX 590, so do not copy the ordinary non-VR minimum when assessing a PC.

F1 23 is also marked VR Supported on Steam. Its listing separates VR requirements: Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 2600X, GTX 1660 Ti or RX 590 minimum, and RTX 2070 or RX 6700 XT recommended, with keyboard and mouse required. Steam states that F1 23 is no longer available on the Steam store. Check the EA app or an existing license directly before relying on that label.

Install and choose without a platform mistake

Choose an edition whose official store page explicitly says VR Supported; for the current series, F1 25 is the clearest documented option.
Install the PC Steam version and SteamVR, then connect a headset listed by EA or by the edition’s own requirements. For Quest, plan on Link to a PC; do not look for a native Quest download.
Check the edition’s VR-specific CPU and GPU figures, storage and operating-system requirements before buying. A console copy will not substitute for the PC Steam VR path documented by EA.
Use a supported gamepad, keyboard or wheel. F1 25 offers remapping and extensive peripheral support, while the F1 23 and F1 24 Steam listings specifically require a keyboard and mouse in their VR requirements.

EA and Steam document the supported editions, platforms and hardware above, but they do not document every headset, streaming configuration, accessibility option or performance outcome. Treat unlisted combinations as unverified.

Sources

EA: F1 25 PC Features — PC-only Steam VR, OpenVR, SteamVR requirement and input customisation.
EA Help: Supported controllers, wheels, and VR headsets for F1 25 — named headset and wheel compatibility.
EA: F1 25 System Requirements — VR-specific PC CPU, GPU, memory, storage and connection figures.
Steam: F1 25 — VR Supported label, named VR requirements and headset list.
Steam: F1 24 — VR Supported label, SteamVR and edition-specific VR requirements.
Steam: F1 23 — VR Supported label, VR requirements and no-longer-available notice.