Tour de France 2023 and Pro Cycling Manager 2023 first gameplay trailer introduces new mode

NEWS Murillo Zerbinatto - 11-May-2023, 5:00 pm

NACON and Cyanide Studio are proud to show the first gameplay images of Tour de France 2023 in a new trailer. The latest edition of the iconic cycling game boasts a range of improvements, including the new "Downhill of the Moment" game mode. As usual, the game will launch alongside its sibling, Pro Cycling Manager 2023, where you let others pedal to victory while you strategize and manage your cyclists.

In Tour de France 2023, players get on their bikes to race in a group of major races in the cycling calendar – the Tour de France, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne, Paris-Nice, Critérium du Dauphiné, Paris-Tours, Paris-Roubaix – and experience the excitement of each event. Players become a rider for one of the 27 World Tour and Pro Tour teams in different game modes during the game.

There's a whole lot in this newest installment. The mode Race of the Moment, introduced in Tour de France 2022, returns. To add to the novelty is the new challenge called "Downhill of the Moment." This game mode takes place solely on downhill stretches and requires unique strategies. Players can then compare their ranking with other competitors from all over the world.

The system is more realistic than ever with the introduction of Agility and Medium Mountain ratings. Players can fall prey to unexpected incidents, such as falls within the peloton. It also has an effect on what path the riders take. Team members' statics allows the creation of different strategies for more tactical gameplay. Last, there have been several technical improvements, such as collisions, AI behavior, and the path riders take in downhill stretches.

Pro Cycling Manager 2023 is also returning for those who prefer to stay backstage and manage the peloton. Once again, it offers players the chance to be the sports director of their own cycling team. In the game, players scout and select riders from every World Tour and Pro Team professional team. They then need to be prepared to take part in over 130 races available in the game.

Pro Cycling Manager 2023 features include a revamped user interface, a redesigned "race results" screen, and a new "race page" window. The new training system lets players manage the training calendar and task priorities. More official races, such as Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Nice, and a brand-new world ranking, based on the real-life system and UCI points classification.

Both games launch on 8 June 2023 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. You can check our comparator for the best deals on Tour de France 2023 and Pro Cycling Manager 2023. You can pedal or boss around, but either way, victory awaits you.