After 30 years of Fifa games, the well-known partnership between EA Sports and FIFA has come to an end. EA officially announced its rebranding last year, marking a split from FIFA after a partnership that dated back to 1993. It also means that last year’s FIFA 23 was the last game to bear the iconic branding. The 2023 Fifa release was notable in particular for introducing professional women’s clubs to the game for the first time; However, EA will now be forging its own path with a new football gaming series under the EA Sports banner which will also feature women’s football clubs and leagues.
We introduce to you, EA Sports FC 24.
Electronic Arts debuted the EA SPORTS FC 24 gameplay trailer this week which showcased the ground-breaking realism delivered by HyperMotion V, which uses volumetric data from over 180 professional matches in the men’s and women’s game to deliver revolutionary true-to-football movement and animations. On the pitch however, over 19,000 licensed players, 700 teams, and 30 leagues are set to appear in EA Sports FC 24.
David Jackson, VP of Brand, EA SPORTS FC
“EA SPORTS FC is the world’s biggest football club, with a community of fans that already spans more than 150 million. Through an incredible product and services, globally resonant brand partnerships and investment in community-level football, FC 24 marks the start of our ambition to grow the love of football through our platform. There’s so much more to come.”
Shown as an official reveal livestream live from the FC Clubhouse in Amsterdam, you can watch the 35 minute presentation yourself below:
The official reveal livestream for EA Sports FC 24 saw ex-England player Alex Scott announce the news. The stream went on to confirm that EA SPORTS FC™ 24 will bring men and women’s football (past and present) together to play on the same pitch for the first time. Players will be able to experience brand-new Ultimate Team™ features, including welcoming women footballers to the pitch for the first time in Ultimate Team™ for players to craft their dream XI.
It was announced that EA Sports FC 24 will be including a variety of women’s competitions in the game, some for the first time and others that appeared in FIFA 23. Confirmed so far are Spain’s Liga F, Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga, Barclays Women’s Super League, Division 1 Arkema, the USA’s National Women’s Soccer League, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Additionally, women’s football will feature in Ultimate Team for the first time.
Streamer Kim told Newsbeat it was “fantastic” to see the number of female leagues in the game expand as EA “plays catch-up” with the women’s game. “I think they made it clear that they are trying to have a lot more inclusivity in the game,” says Kim.
In the official EA Sports press release, Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA Marketing Director said:
“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with EA SPORTS having both the Men’s and Women’s editions of UEFA club competitions included for players seeking the most authentic gaming experience ever. EA SPORTS FC plays a crucial role in the future of football engagement; we’re delighted to be collaborating on the journey.
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 will be available to play on September 29, 2023 with early access through the Ultimate Edition available as of September 22, 2023. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 which will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Fans that pre-order the Ultimate Edition by August 22nd will receive a number of player benefits, including an untradeable UEFA Champions League Ultimate Team™ Hero item in November.
You can pre-order your copy of EA SPORTS FC 24 here.
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