- By Ashish Singh
- Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:22 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Fans of FIFA games can now rejoice. Electronic Arts (EA Sports) has renamed the FIFA video game to EA Sports FC, and the first title with the new moniker has an official release date. The popular game developer has revealed that the game's next generation would be released on September 29 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One series, PC, and Nintendo Switch players.
The costs of the multiplayer football game have been revealed, in addition to the official release date. According to the source, the game will cost $70 or Rs 4,499 for Sony PlayStation platforms. Owners of the Xbox series and PC users will have to pay the same fee. The game will be $60 less expensive for Nintendo Switch owners. The Ultimate Edition will cost $100.
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Why EA Changed The Name Of FIFA?
EA has officially changed the name of FIFA to EA Sports FC after the collaboration between EA and FIFA expired, forcing the business to rename its popular video game series.
EA Sports FC What’s New
Meanwhile, the company has also released a trailer showcasing the gameplay and highlighted new features, graphics and gameplay which players were looking forward to. The game now offers two new Women’s leagues including the Liga F and Frauen-Bundesliga.
In order to give players style and individuality, it has also unveiled a brand-new feature called PlayStyles, which is powered by Opta and will draw inspiration from real-world data from various sources. In its own words, EA says it "goes beyond overall ratings to bring to life the on-pitch abilities that make players special."
The PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S users will get an option of HyperMotionV which is a new technology that can capture the game just like it is played. It uses volumetric data from more than 180 players.