Released in 2019, this installment in the popular sports simulation series offers a comprehensive football experience across PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One. Developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania, and published by EA Sports, it aims to capture the multifaceted nature of the sport, from the professional arena to the vibrant street football scene.

The game is built on the Frostbite engine, designed to deliver a realistic visual and gameplay experience. It introduces a new layer of gameplay realism through its "FOOTBALL INTELLIGENCE" system, which influences player behavior and decision-making on the pitch. For those seeking to build and manage their own teams, FIFA Ultimate Team provides extensive options for squad customization and competition.

The Core Football Experience

At its heart, this title focuses on simulating the sport of football. Players can engage in various modes, including career modes where they manage clubs or individual players, and online multiplayer matches against other players worldwide. The gameplay mechanics emphasize realistic ball physics, player movement, and tactical team play, allowing for a deep and engaging simulation of on-field action.

A New Dimension: EA SPORTS VOLTA

A significant addition to this iteration is EA SPORTS VOLTA, which brings an authentic street football experience to the forefront. This mode shifts the focus to smaller-sided games played in various urban environments around the globe. VOLTA offers a distinct gameplay style, emphasizing flair, skill, and a more casual, yet competitive, approach to the sport.

What makes EA SPORTS VOLTA unique?

VOLTA introduces new gameplay mechanics tailored for small-sided matches, including unique skill moves and authentic street football rules. Players can customize their avatars and progress through different challenges and leagues within this dedicated street football world.

Gameplay Realism and Innovation

FOOTBALL INTELLIGENCE

The game's "FOOTBALL INTELLIGENCE" system is a key innovation, aiming to enhance realism by affecting how AI-controlled players behave. This includes improved defensive positioning, more intelligent attacking runs, and more nuanced player interactions, contributing to a more dynamic and unpredictable match flow.

Key aspects of FOOTBALL INTELLIGENCE include:

Attacking Intelligence: AI players are designed to create more intelligent attacking opportunities and make better runs.
Defensive Intelligence: Defenders are programmed to maintain better shape and react more effectively to offensive plays.
Ball Control: Enhancements to how players interact with and control the ball, leading to more fluid dribbling and passing.

FIFA Ultimate Team

FIFA Ultimate Team remains a central pillar, offering players the chance to build their dream squad from a vast pool of players. This mode involves collecting player cards, managing team chemistry, and competing in various online and offline tournaments. The system provides numerous avenues for squad customization and strategic team building.

Additional Content

This main game release does not include any downloadable content (DLCs), expansions, remakes, or remasters.