Ride shoulder to shoulder with the best cyclists and show your panache to triumph on the Champs-Elysées in the official video game of the Tour de France 2023! Compete in mountain or flat stages and experience all the action of the Grande Boucle.
The game accurately models the physical attributes and specialized skills of professional cyclists, allowing players to control riders with distinct handling characteristics. For example, it is easier to reach maximum speed and take tight trajectories with a rider like Wout van Aert than with Primož Roglič, thanks to the newly added Medium Mountain and Agility ratings that impact the cyclist's performance on different terrain.
In the Pro Leader mode, players can create their own cyclist and shape their career path. By choosing specializations, such as climbing or sprinting, and upgrading physical attributes, players can tailor their cyclist's abilities and experience the journey of becoming a top professional. This progression system allows players to develop their rider to excel in specific disciplines.
The Pro Team mode offers a deep team management experience, allowing players to start at the bottom of the rankings and work their way up. Players can upgrade their team's equipment and tactics to compete against the best riders in the world, and the ability to be invited to prestigious races based on the team's performance adds a compelling strategic element to the game.
The game introduces a variety of new challenges and events to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. The Race of the Moment mode presents weekly challenges, such as winning a race as fast as possible or earning the most points in the mountains classification. The new Descent of the Moment mode also adds a thrilling downhill racing component to the overall experience.
The game has undergone several improvements to enhance the realism and immersion of the cycling experience. For instance, the addition of "grupettos," where riders can organize themselves to finish a stage quietly, and the improved rider behavior and trajectories within the peloton create a more authentic and dynamic race environment.