Powered by Frostbite, EA SPORTS FIFA 18 blurs the line between the virtual & real worlds, bringing to life the players, teams, & atmospheres of The World's Game. Attention to innovation in true-to-life action, new football worlds & character depth, Frostbite helps to further blur the lines between the virtual & real worlds. Using movie studio-style advanced shadowing & occlusion techniques to benefit character rendering & overall pitch presentation, FIFA 18 delivers the most visually arresting & authentic football simulation ever. The all-new, game-changing animation system utilizes pose trajectory matching on every frame to deliver the franchise's most responsive & fluid gameplay ever. New motion capture techniques & frame by frame animation transitions ensure gameplay accurately represents the reality of football. Six new character archetypes & new player mapping technology differentiate players on the pitch to give them their own distinct identity. For the first time ever, real-world movements, size & attributes inform how a player moves, allowing you to feel the life-like tendencies of the world's best. Ronaldo's signature sprint, Sterling's unique turns, & Robben's distinct arm movement are all immediately recognizable in FIFA 18. Creative on-ball skills, contextual touches, & a re-imagining of the control dribble mechanic give players new options when building up attacks in tight spaces. Change direction with ease & feel your player respond when you escape a defender lunging to tackle. authentic & dynamic speed-based animations allow you to explode more rapidly from controlled touches into full tilt sprints. With more freedom in motion, your teammates examine the pitch & react accordingly; darting forward in coordinated runs, or moving into space to provide consistent attacking support. New player positioning gives you a well-balanced & spread pitch with more opportunities in time & space to read the play. Team Styles: A deep set of authentic playing styles attributed to several teams put the most-recognized tactics on the pitch in FIFA 18
- now in AI you will immediately recognize the tiki-taka of some of Europe's best clubs or the high-pressing style of teams in the Premier League. Feel a change in defensive & attacking approaches every time you choose a new club or opponent. All-new context based substitution prompts allow players to easily make changes without pausing the match. Whether it's a missed chance, or necessary response to conceding a goal, you can instantly decide if a change is needed without visiting the menu.THE JOURNEY: HUNTER RETURNSThe World's Game takes you on a global journey as Alex Hunter returns along with a star-studded cast of characters & top football talent, like Ronaldo & other European stars. After a breath-taking first season in the Premier League, Hunter is gaining recognition from top clubs the world over & he is willing to explore any options coming his way. He feels ready to take the next step, his future is bright, & the world is talking about Hunter, but life in football isn't always fair. Tour the Football World: From a summer break in Brazil, to a pre-season tour in Los Angeles, Alex Hunter experiences diverse football landscapes in a truly global journey.FIFA ULTIMATE TEAMThe best of the best are coming to FIFA 18. Play with the most iconic legends of football including Ronaldo Nazário, available on Play Station 4, Xbox One, & PC.