FIFA 18 Debuts on Nintendo Console with Ultimate Team, New Modes,
Optimized Controls and Amazing Gameplay
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today, Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) revealed the first feature details of EA
SPORTS™ FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch™ console. The game delivers
an authentic and immersive football experience, allowing fans to play
the world's game anytime, anywhere.
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This new edition brings the modes fans know and love, including FIFA
Ultimate Team™, Career Mode, Kick Off and Local Seasons, making it the
deepest portable game ever to be introduced by EA SPORTS FIFA.
Ultimate Team fans will get to participate in beloved features like
Squad Building Challenges, Online and Offline Seasons, Tournaments, and
Draft. Players will enjoy live campaigns connected to the narrative of
the football season, the Transfer Market, and more Ultimate Team
features that will be revealed very soon.
"FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch is the best FIFA you can take with
you anywhere, play anytime and with anyone," said Producer, Andrei
Lăzărescu. "We're delivering the immersive and authentic experience that
fans expect from FIFA, while leveraging innovative ways to play both at
home and on the go with Nintendo Switch."
The game takes advantage of the console's unique portability, allowing
players to enjoy the game in docked, handheld or tabletop mode, and
utilizing local multiplayer connection for Local Seasons. Multiple
control schemes are also featured, so whether you prefer to play
handheld, dual Joy-Con™, single Joy-Con or Pro Controller, there's an
option to fit your playstyle.
The game delivers the most technologically-advanced portable FIFA experience
ever, outputting 1080p resolution when docked and 720p on handheld.
Players are the most realistic they've ever been due to new Physically
Based Player Rendering, and immersive, 3D environments that bring the
pitch to life.
In addition to unique control and gameplay features, as well as a robust
FIFA Ultimate Team, players can participate in Local Seasons across two
Switch consoles, as well as Kick-Off mode, Career, Online Seasons,
Tournaments, Women's International Cup and Skill Games.
Join the EA SPORTS FIFA community at Facebook
and on Instagram.
Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and
use the hashtag #FIFA18.
FIFA 18 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and will be
available worldwide on September 29 for Nintendo Switch.
The EA SPORTS™ brand 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. The EA SPORTS studios create connected experiences that
ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL
football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,
Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.
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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 around the
world.
In fiscal year 2017, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.8 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, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Need for
Speed™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA
is available at www.ea.com/news.
Ultimate Team, EA SPORTS, Battlefield, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dragon
Age, SSX and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, UFC, PGA TOUR and FIFA are the property of
their respective owners and used with permission.
Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con are trademarks of Nintendo.
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Electronic Arts Inc.
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PR Manager
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Senior Publicist
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