Innovations
to the franchise’s award-winning gameplay will make FIFA 14 the complete
matchday experience, introducing features that inspire fans to build play
through midfield, dictate the tempo of a match and create rewarding
opportunities. Great football matches are achieved through measured build up and
incredible finishing. A new feature in FIFA 14 called Pure Shot and a brand-new
ball physics system will transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel
real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating.
“FIFA 14 will play the
way great football matches are contested with build up through midfield,
tension throughout the match as chances are created, and incredible finishing,”
said David Rutter, Executive Producer for FIFA 14. “Opportunities in FIFA 14
will be rewarding and great goals will look stunning.”
Finishing
has been transformed with Pure Shot so players have the intelligence to
adjust their stride and approach angle to find the best position for hitting
the back of the net. Well-hit balls feel more exhilarating and rewarding. New shot types include pure strikes, as well
as off-balance and rushed shots. Plus, Real Ball Physics now determines the trajectories
of balls, enabling players to kick the ball with force from distance, drill low
rising shots with accuracy, and blast dipping or turbulent shots, just like
real footballers.
Teammate
Intelligence
has been improved on both sides of the ball. New decision-making logic delivers
tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking where defenders recognize
opportunities to provide support and win back possession, while attacking
players have new ways to outsmart their opponents by creating space for
themselves, running along the backline and checking their pace. Major changes
to ball control add new tools to win the midfield battles. Sprint Dribble Turns enable players
to turn in every direction at sprint speed while preserving momentum,
delivering the control and confidence to take on defenders one-on-one. Variable Dribble
Touches
introduces variety on touches when sprinting. Skilled players will have better
touch and more control when sprinting with the ball.
In
addition to innovations to gameplay, FIFA 14 is introducing a game-changing new
way to play Career Mode. The Global Scouting Network brings the world of
professional scouting to life. Players now develop and refine a scouting
network and search for talent year-round. Scouts can evaluate footballers all
over the world to uncover the attributes and traits of every player in the
game, in preparation for the transfer windows. Plus, a new hub delivers easy
navigation, fewer interruptions and live scouting reports.
FIFA
14 will deliver engaging online features and live services that connect fans to
the heartbeat of the sport—and to each other—through EA SPORTS Football Club,
making FIFA 14 football’s social network, where fans connect, compete and share
with millions of others around the world. The game will also feature:
·
Changes
to the wildly popular FIFA Ultimate Team
·
A
new online Mode that will encourage social competition
·
Multiple
new features and benefits to EA SPORTS Football Club, the live service that is
the heartbeat of FIFA
·
Complete
authenticity with more than 500 officially licensed clubs.
FIFA
14 is in development at EA Canada and will be available in stores world-wide
this fall. You can join the EA SPORTS football community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa
or follow them on Twitter @easportsfifa and use the hash tag #FIFA14.
