Fans Can Start On Current Console, Then Bring Experience To Next
Generation Console
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA
14 is allowing fans to bring their FIFA 14 Ultimate Team
experiences with them to the new generation of consoles this year. Fans
will be able to access* their FIFA 14 Ultimate Team full roster,
in-game items and in-game currency (coins) from either console: between
Xbox 360® and Xbox One, and between PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4. All
changes made in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be reflected in both
consoles so fans will be able to compete with their squads on either
console throughout the season.
In addition, fans who begin their FIFA 14 Ultimate Team
experience on the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 will maintain their current
division in Seasons mode on the new consoles. After the new consoles
launch, fans who complete their current division matches and their
current tournaments on one console, will earn status that will be
recognized on both consoles: between Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and between
PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Fans also have a one-time choice to
transfer their FIFA Points between Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and between
PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
Within each of the respective platforms (Xbox and PlayStation), FIFA
14 Ultimate Team will share a common auction market so that fans can
enjoy a richer and deeper experience with the millions of other players
in the Ultimate Team world from the moment the new consoles
launch.
"Our fans invest an enormous amount of time and energy into FIFA
Ultimate Team as they craft their own unique squads, and recognizing
that investment is absolutely essential," said Matt Bilbey, Senior
Vice-President and Group GM, EA SPORTS. "We will ensure that no time
will be wasted and fans will get full value for the investment they make
from the start of the season on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to their move
to their new console."
FIFA Ultimate Team is the most popular game mode within EA SPORTS FIFA—with
over 3.4 million games played daily—where fans create unique squads to
play their preferred style of soccer. This year ultimate squad
customization is possible with the addition of all-new Chemistry Styles
that will make every player and every team unique. Each Chemistry Style
has a unique effect on the way a player performs by enhancing specific
attributes during a match. Players start with Basic Chemistry Styles but
these can be changed by applying Chemistry Style training items to the
player. These items will be randomly available in any pack that can
contain a gold rare item; they can be earned in-game, acquired on the
Transfer Market and randomly attained in packs that are purchased. There
are a variety of different Chemistry Styles that can be applied to
goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. After crafting their
squads, fans will be able to test their talents in the popular Seasons
mode, now expanded to 10 divisions, online single games and tournaments.
Plus, new streamlined search filters will help target coveted players in
the Transfer Market as fans re-shape their teams based on the real-world
performances of their favorite players. Additional features in FIFA
14 Ultimate Team will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
Experience the emotion of scoring great goals in FIFA 14**.
Innovations to the award-winning gameplay make the game more authentic
and more fun. Dictate the tempo of a match, create chances through
midfield, and then unleash the perfect strike. A new feature called Pure
Shot and a brand-new ball physics system will transform shooting, making
every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect
strike, feel exhilarating.
FIFA
14 is available for pre-order*** now on selected
platforms at http://www.origin.com
and other retailers. FIFA 14 will release in North America
on September 24 and worldwide on September 27 and the game will be
available on Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system
from Microsoft, and the PlayStation®4, later this year. Join the EA
SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easports.
Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa
and use the hash tag #FIFA14. For information about FIFA 14 visit www.easports.com/fifa.
Assets are available at http://info.ea.com.
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the
world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive
technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA
SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports
through industry-leading sports videogames, including Madden NFL
football, FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA®
Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™, and EA
SPORTS UFC®. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news,
video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com.
* Requires internet connection, access to FIFA 14 on both current and
next generation consoles, the use of the same Origin Account and the
respective Xbox LIVE and Sony Entertainment Network accounts. Must be
13+ to create an Origin account. EA may retire online features and
services after 30 days notice posted on www.ea.com/1/service-updates.
**Not all features available on all gaming platforms.
***Offer restrictions apply. Please see www.easports.com
for details.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 285 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
Steve Frost, 604-456-5067
Communications
Mgr.
sfrost@ea.com
Colin
Macrae, 604-456-3685
Sr. Director, Communications
cmacrae@ea.com
David
Tinson, 650-628-5189
VP, Communications
dtinson@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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