Upgrade Offers Now Available From Numerous Retailers Worldwide
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
A new era of gaming begins now. Starting today, the first launch titles
for next-generation consoles from Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) will
be available at retail stores and on Origin.com. Gamers across North
America will be able pick up copies of Battlefield 4™, FIFA 14,
Madden NFL 25 and Need for Speed™ Rivals for the PlayStation®
4 computer entertainment system this week, with NBA LIVE 14 joining
the PS4™ line-up next week. EA's next-gen titles will then be available
worldwide for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system
from Microsoft, starting on November 22.
"Putting our next-gen titles into the hands of gamers for the first time
this week is what we've been working towards for more than two years,"
said Patrick Soderlund, EVP, EA Studios. "Each of our launch titles
delivers massive gameplay innovation: we've got the best shooter on
next-gen, three sports titles that will make you feel the action like
never before, and a racing game that blends single-player and
multiplayer into one connected world. Once you play next-gen, it will be
hard to imagine playing anything else."
Each EA title for the PS4 and Xbox One was built using one of two
breakthrough game engines — EA SPORTS™ IGNITE or Frostbite™ 3. FIFA 14,
Madden NFL 25 and NBA LIVE 14 were developed using the EA
SPORTS IGNITE engine, delivering human intelligence, true player motion
and living worlds that bring the real world of sport to the console.
Players think, move and behave like real athletes with environments that
are as dynamic as real-world stadiums. Using the advanced technology of
the Frostbite 3 engine, Battlefield 4 and Need for Speed
Rivals deliver key multiplayer innovations, dynamic environments
that adapt to each player and stunning gameplay that bring you right
into the action.
For gamers who have already purchased the current-generation of Battlefield
4, FIFA 14 or Madden NFL 25, upgrade offers to
transition to the PS4 and Xbox One consoles are available from select
retailers for as low as $9.99. Visit
here for more information.
Titles available for next-gen consoles at launch are:
Battlefield 4
Absolutely nothing compares to the sheer scale and scope of Battlefield
4. For the first time on console, Battlefield 4 multiplayer
features epic 64-player battles running at a smooth 60 frames-per-second
on next-gen consoles. Powered by the advanced technology of the
Frostbite 3 engine, Battlefield 4 also introduces key multiplayer
innovations including Levolution, where a dynamic environment reacts to
the player's every move to ensure no two games will ever be the same.
Only in Battlefield 4 can players demolish the walls of a
building that once shielded the enemy, lead an assault from the back of
a gun boat or in the air piloting a jet. Battlefield 4 grants
gamers the freedom to do more and be more and carve their own path to
victory on massive, multiplayer maps.
Using Kinect One on Xbox One, players can peek and lean behind cover and
use voice commands to lead their squad into battle. On PS4, players can
utilize the gyroscope in the controller to allow players to lean as well
as free look in vehicles. Battlefield 4 will also support the
Vita remote play feature, allowing fans to get their Battlefield 4
fix while they are on the go.
Xbox One: November 19 in North America; November 22 in Europe
PlayStation
4: November 12 in North America; November 29 in Europe
FIFA 14
FIFA 14 will feel alive with players who think, move, and behave
like world-class players, and dynamic living stadiums. Players have four
times the decision making ability and feel alive with human-like
reactions, anticipation, and instincts. With 10 times more animation
depth and detail than previous consoles, FIFA 14 delivers the
dynamic movements and biomechanics of the world's best athletes. Players
are agile and athletic as they plant, pivot and cut, and explode out of
each step. The increased fidelity has a game-changing effect on
gameplay. Plus, for the first time ever, fans will feel the electricity
of a living stadium as the emotions of new 3D crowds rise and fall
around the stories on the pitch.
For customers who upgrade from current generation to new generation
consoles, Ultimate Team roster, progress, in-game items and in-game
currency (coins) are all accessible from either console. EA SPORTS
Football Club level and XP, Seasons progress, including trophy case and
leaderboards, Virtual Pro and accomplishments, and selected Career Mode
rewards will also travel to the new consoles.
Xbox One: November 19 in North America; November 22 in Europe
PlayStation
4: November 12 in North America; November 29 in Europe
Madden NFL 25
Madden NFL 25, powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE, ushers in the next
generation of sports games delivering the smartest and most realistic
version of the game in the franchise's 25 year history. Madden NFL 25 for
Xbox One and PlayStation 4 introduces innovative features such as True
Step locomotion, Player Sense and War in the Trenches. Players think and
anticipate across the field and every step is calculated, creating the
most realistic player movement to date and providing unprecedented
control. Up to 4x the texture resolution breathes new life into
stadiums, crowds, the field, and even the ball itself. Combined with
high-fidelity animations that deliver smooth and authentic looking
player interactions, Madden NFL 25 delivers next definition
visuals. Plus, players, crowds and announcers react intelligently and
dynamically to the in-game action. New commentary adds additional layers
of realism as Jim Nantz and Phil Simms reference past performances,
demonstrating awareness of what's happening in the Madden NFL universe.
Xbox One: November 19 in North America; November 22 in Europe
PlayStation
4: November 12 in North America; November 29 in Europe
NBA LIVE 14
Powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE, NBA LIVE 14 delivers the ultimate on
court control, combining the art of basketball with the science of next
generation technology. bounceTek, fueled by next-gen visual fidelity and
up to 8x the processing power, unlocks a revolutionary new,
physics-based dribbling system. Players perform more like their
real-life counterparts than ever before, informed by 70+ stats and
tendencies, updated not monthly, weekly or daily, but within one hour of
every NBA game. With fresh content and challenges on a daily basis, NBA
LIVE 14 delivers the pulse of the NBA…24/7/365.
Xbox One: November 19 in North America; November 22 in Europe
PlayStation
4: November 19 in North America; November 29 in Europe
Need for Speed Rivals
Need for Speed Rivals puts gamers behind the wheel of both sides
of the law, daring them to cross the line as either a cop or racer in
order to gain any advantage in the street's ultimate rivalry. Powered by
Frostbite 3, Need for Speed Rivals features stunning visuals
including epic vistas, super high-fidelity cars, and dramatic time of
day and weather effects. The intensity of the action is at an all-time
high thanks to AllDrive, a revolutionary new feature that changes the
way you will experience Need for Speed games in the next
generation. By destroying the line between single player, co-op and
multiplayer, AllDrive connects you and your friends seamlessly, so your
races and chases can collide at any time in one racing world.
On PlayStation 4, Need for Speed Rivals will support Remote Play
for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. Playing on the
PS Vita gives players the option of starting their races or chases on
PlayStation 4 and finishing them on the go from their handheld. On the
Xbox One, utilize voice commands and set waypoints to quickly jump into
a pursuit or connect with friends with Kinect One.
Xbox One: November 22 in North America and Europe
PlayStation
4: November 15 in North America; November 29 in Europe
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 300 million registered players in over 200
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.
EA SPORTS, The Sims, Need for Speed, Mass Effect, Battlefield,
Battlefield 4 and Frostbite are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and
its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL, NBA and FIFA are the property of
their respective owners and used with permission. "PlayStation" is a
registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Electronic Arts
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