Latest Update Brings Major Gameplay Innovations And New Visual Design
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that EA
SPORTS™ FIFA World, a free-to-play* football game for PC,
launched a new gameplay engine, the game's biggest update yet.
The new engine raises the bar for free-to-play football games and
introduces a number of fan-favorite gameplay features from previous FIFA
franchise titles, including Attacking Intelligence, which gives
teammates the ability to analyze the play and better position themselves
to create a variety of attacking opportunities, and Complete Dribbling
adds creativity in attack by allowing fans to utilize precise dribble
touches while facing defenders. Also included in the update, First
Touch Control, adds realism and variety in gameplay by eliminating
near-perfect ball control and Tactical Free Kicks gives fans the
option to position up to three attacking players over the ball,
providing additional passing options and dummy runs, and resulting in
elaborate free kicks. The new gameplay features are complemented by the
addition of more than one thousand gameplay animations, helping to keep
fans immersed in the action on the pitch.
"The new engine gives fans an even better, more realistic football
experience while still keeping the game fun and accessible for fans
around the world," said Line Producer Alex Grimbley. "And it all comes
only six weeks after our New Season update, where we gave fans the
ability to keep and use players from previous seasons in their current
FIFA Ultimate Team squads, allowing fans even more possibilities when
building their teams."
After installing the free update, fans will immediately notice visual
upgrades, including a new modernized look for the user interface and
match presentation. The match experience has been enhanced by the
addition of commentary adopted from FIFA 15, and six new stadiums have
been added, including Villa Park, Boleyn Ground (Upton Park), The KC
Stadium and the Liberty Stadium. FIFA World can now be played in Italian
with a fully localized user interface and Italian match commentary,
featuring Pierluigi Pardo and Stefano Nava as presenters - the game is
now available in 10 languages.
By removing the barriers of having access to a console or a high powered
PC, EA SPORTS FIFA World brings the FIFA experience to
more gaming and football fans around the globe. Since entering Open
Beta, EA SPORTS FIFA World has seen over 50 million matches
played by fans from over 180 countries. Fans with an average spec laptop
or desktop PC and a broadband Internet connection can play a fun, free*,
authentic football game, driven by live content and featuring real
players and real clubs from 33 leagues.
EA SPORTS FIFA World and the new gameplay engine update are
available on Origin now. Start building your club for free* by
registering here.
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* Requires persistent internet connection, Origin account, EUALA
acceptance and installation of Origin Client Software. Must be 13+ to
create an account. Additional in-game content may be purchased.
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In fiscal year 2014, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
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