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Experience a full sprint career from school races to the world stage. Train, manage your physical and mental well-being, and make crucial decisions that shape your athletic destiny. Your origin story and weekly choices determine if you become a legend or burn out.
What's New in False Start
1.1
August 21, 2026
What's New in 1.1 New Content - The Olympics now have their own dedicated view - Press conferences and newspaper coverage follow your career - Pre-race cards set the stage before every race - Continental Championships are now unique to each continent - New training type: Track Technique drills - Book a pre-season training camp to get ahead - Daily and weekly missions - Named agents with their own personalities - Athlete Types and Reputation Tiers, from Local Athlete to GOAT - New backgrounds for every backstory - Choose your athlete's height at character creation - 100+ new countries to compete for - New dilemmas, choices, and story notes Improvements - Smarter coaches - Game and rival balancing pass across training and races - UI polish throughout - Minigames' play feel improved across training Fixes - Fixed a crash some players hit on the Home screen - Fixed Reset Career in Settings not fully restarting your save - Fixed a Game Center connection issue - Fixed a bug in Cone Drill minigame
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What is False Start about?
False Start is a sports simulation game where you manage the entire sprint career of an athlete. You'll train, compete, and make life decisions from their first school race to the world stage.
How long is a career in False Start?
A career in False Start spans twenty seasons, from the athlete's teenage years to their mid-thirties. This finite timeframe emphasizes the importance of every decision made.
Does False Start have ads?
No, False Start does not contain advertisements. The game is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available.
What platforms is False Start available on?
False Start is currently available on iPhone and iPad devices.
How does the origin story affect gameplay in False Start?
Your athlete's origin story sets their initial conditions, such as hunger or resources. While it influences the starting point, your in-game decisions are what ultimately shape the career's progression.
Can I manage my athlete's health in False Start?
Yes, managing your athlete's health is a critical aspect of False Start. Fatigue and stress accumulate, and ignoring your body can lead to career-ending injuries.
What is the age rating for False Start?
False Start has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older players.
How often is False Start updated?
The latest version of False Start was released on August 21, 2026, indicating a recent update. The game is actively developed by Orkun Sefik.




