EA Sports is bringing football’s biggest tournament to EA SPORTS FIFA 18 giving players a 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia free content update The 2018 FIFA World Cup update will deliver a complete & official tournament experience through official FIFA World Cup elements including authentic teams stadiums kits badges Official Match Ball & the Official Winner’s Trophy This update will be available to download from 29th May 2018KEY FEATURES – 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIACelebrate The World&s Game in EA SPORTS FIFA 18 with the addition of football’s biggest tournament the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Available to FIFA 18 owners on the Play Station 4 Xbox One & PC through a free content update on May 29 the FIFA World Cup update lets you experience the greatest tournament on earth through authentic gameplay teams stadiums & more Game Modes 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Choose one of 32 qualified nations & play through the authentic tournament structure from the group stage to the final in Moscow FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Jump into an offline match solo or with friends using official teams players kits presentation elements & authentic stadium atmospheres from the FIFA World Cup Custom FIFA World Cup Tournament Select any licensed national team in FIFA 18 from the USA to Italy & bring your FIFA World Cup dreams to life by creating your own tournament draw FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team The most popular mode in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team now with a fresh FIFA World Cup experience Thanks to a revised chemistry system FIFA World Cup ICONS & dynamic player items related to the real-world tournament FIFA World Cup™ Ultimate team lets you build your dream international squad authentic FIFA World Cup Presentation Official FIFA World Cup Elements authentic teams kits badges match balls & the famous tournament trophy the FIFA World Cup in FIFA 18 delivers a complete & official tournament experience Immersive Atmospheres All 12 stadiums from Russia are included in the FIFA World Cup update Enjoy the tournament&s sights & sounds thanks to authentic pitch environments advertisements dressings national team banners & high-resolution crowds authentic Presentation The official 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia graphic & broadcast package provides a genuine football experience that continues off the pitch thanks to Frostbite™-driven cinematic scenes that keep you immersed long after the final whistle FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team All-New FIFA World Cup ICONS FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team will feature some of the most iconic players from the tournament&s history FIFA World Cup Chemistry System FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team provides different ways to link your favourite international players; instead of clubs & leagues nationalities & confederations will be key chemistry components to consider when building & organizing your squad FIFA World Cup Player Pool Featuring up-to-date squads from every qualified nation with refreshed ratings FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team gives you everything you need to build your international dream squad Dynamic FIFA World Cup Items Built to match real world performance FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team items will update based on the performances of players who stood out on matchday These player items will receive upgraded stats ensuring that FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team offers a fresh & relevant experience for the entire tournament Double Pack Incentive For every Standard or Premium pack you purchase in FIFA World Cup™ Ultimate Team you will receive equivalent pack value in FUT 18 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team Modes Single Player Tournament Online Tournament Single Player Draft Online Draft Squad Building Challenges DISCLAIMER WORLD CUP GAME UPDATE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD MAY 29TH 2018 ALL PREVIOUS GAME UPDATES & INTERNET CONNECTION FIFA 18 GAMEPowered by Frostbite EA SPORTS FIFA 18 blurs the line between the virtual & real worlds bringing to life the players teams & atmospheres that immerse you in the emotion of The World’s Game The biggest step in gameplay innovation in franchise history FIFA 18 introduces Real Player Motion Technology an all-new animation system which unlocks a new level of responsiveness & player personality – now Cristiano Ronaldo & other top players feel & move exactly like they do on the real pitch Player Control combined with new Team Styles & Positioning give you the tools to deliver Dramatic Moments that ignite Immersive Atmospheres around the world The World’s Game also takes you on a global journey as Alex Hunter Returns along with a star-studded cast of characters including Cristiano Ronaldo & other European football stars & in FIFA Ultimate Team™ FUT ICONS featuring Ronaldo Nazário & other football legends are coming to FIFA 18 GAMEPLAYPowered by Frostbite 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 Player Control Real Player Motion Technology 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 Real Player Motion Tech is the catalyst for an increased fidelity in movement for every player on the pitch immediately taking authenticity to another level Player Personality 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 Dribbling Overhaul In FIFA 18 you will run at defenders with complete confidence knowing that the best players can change direction on a dime New dribbling mechanics enable players to inject more creativity into 1v 1 situations Take more defined touches make tighter turns & explode into attack more dynamically than ever before Responsive 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 Explosive authentic & dynamic speed-based animations allow you to explode more rapidly from controlled touches into full tilt sprints Team Styles & Positioning New Player Positioning 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 Dynamic Quick Substitutes 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 Immersive Atmospheres Regional Atmospheres authentic sun positions cinematic atmosphere grading signature pitch-side fixtures authentic broadcast overlays in La Liga & MLS on-pitch debris club & stadium specific banners adaptive commentary & changes in pitch quality all come together to bring the most immersive football experiences to life in FIFA 18 High-Def Dynamic Crowds All-new individual crowd reactions & expanded regional chant support have you feeding off the energy of your supporters Hear authentic chants build as you mount an attack incite realistic excitement when you score & even interact with the crowd while celebrating Dramatic Moments Wonder Goals New locomotion & finishing animations unlock more fluid striking & heading combining to increase the potential for more dramatic finishes Player Personality ensures the heroes of the game stand tall in the biggest moments finishing more often on the biggest stages New Crossing Control All-new crossing controls provide the player with a variety of options to put the ball into the box creating dynamic attacking chances Whipped to the spot arching & back-stick crosses increase the variety of delivery to accurately pick out the attacking player 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 breathtaking 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 More to Play For Chapter-based short term objectives give Alex Hunter more to play for as he navigates his way through the second season of a prospering career A Star-Studded Cast Cristiano Ronaldo leads a list of footballing greats & new diverse characters in a star-studded cast well-suited to a blockbuster sequel Impactful Decisions Players will be faced with bigger & more difficult choices that will alter the story with long-term consequences Shape The Journey narrative in a personal way by making decisions that dictate Alex Hunter&s career & effect relationships with characters both on & off the pitch Your Alex Hunter Personalize the look of Alex Hunter by selecting his hair tattoos & clothing from a series of options You can even pick Alex&s dominant foot to make sure he suits your playing style Local Multiplayer Play The Journey as a team through local multiplayer & experience on-pitch action with friends New Playable Characters Now players have the option to experience short standalone stories with new playable characters that Alex meets throughout The Journey FIFA ULTIMATE TEAMFIFA Ultimate Team Icons The best of the best are coming to FIFA 18 Play with the most iconic legends of football including Ronaldo Nazário More ICONS & FUT features to be revealed throughout Summer 2017 MODESMore information on other game modes including Pro Clubs FIFA Ultimate Team & Career Mode coming soon