Like a world-class player leaving your club, FIFA as we know it is gone for good. But EA Sports FC is here to replace it. And don’t worry footie fans, this is pretty much still the same football game you know and love. Now just with a new name on the back of the shirt and some tweaks to the on-pitch action.
That name change only happened because of a licensing disagreement between EA and the suits at FIFA headquarters. So, if you’ve played any instalment of FIFA from the last two decades, you’ll be right at home here.
To get ready for the upcoming release, we’ve created a small guide with all the essential info you need to know. From the release date, pre-order details and the price, to the minute-to-minute gameplay, teams and more.
What is EA Sports FC 24’s release date?
So, when can you actually play it? EA Sports FC 24 will kick off on 29 September 2023 and will release across PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/Series S, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. Whatever platform you like to game on, you’ll be able to play it.
How much will EA Sports FC 24 cost?
EA Sports FC is going to cost you about 0.000000000001% of Kylian Mbappe’s weekly salary. You can net yourself the standard edition for £69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox, while the Switch version is a little bit cheaper at £54.99. Then there are the more expensive premium versions that come with a few fun bonuses.
Can I pre-order EA Sports FC 24?
Yep! You can pre-order EA Sports FC 24 right now - with 15% off using the code EA15 - to be the first name on the team sheet. Digital pre-orders are also live via the PlayStation, Nintendo, and Microsoft stores. And if you’re a PC player, you can grab a copy through Steam.
If you pre-order the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 24, you’ll be able to hit the pitch seven days earlier than anyone else. And you’ll even get a load of other extra goodies for your Ultimate Team when you boot up the game too.
EA Sports FC 24 platforms and crossplay
EA Sports FC 24 is available on pretty much every console under the sun. You can play on all the current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, along with the Nintendo Switch and PC.
And with crossplay, you’ll still be able to play vs your mates – no matter what console you’re all playing on. Here’s how you’ll be able to match up against your friends and on which platforms:
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/Series S and PC players can play cross-platform together.
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can play cross-platform together.
Unfortunately, the Switch isn’t compatible with cross-platform play.
How to play EA Sports FC 24
If you’ve watched any football match ever, you’ll know what the name of the game is here. You’ll pick a club and play against the computer, other players online, or your mates next to you on the sofa. Let the rivalry commence!
EA Sports FC 24 gives you a pitch perfect recreation of modern football. With authentic commentary, camera angles, broadcast graphics and animations – plus a boat load of licensed stadiums, players, and teams – you’ll definitely be able to get your footie fix.
EA have even teamed up with OPTA (the sport’s go-to data boffins) to help build PlayStyles – 34 unique abilities and behaviours that make the world’s greatest players react and play just like their real-life counterparts. So, everything from Messi’s skilful, mazy runs and Haaland’s powerful physicality are all here.
How many hours of gameplay will EA Sports FC 24 have?
You’ll be playing it for wayyyy longer than 90 minutes, that’s for sure. EA Sports FC 24 isn’t one of those games you ever complete. With so many game modes to tackle, it’s a title you’ll keep coming back to match after match. And that means it’s got literally endless replayability. Result.
What are the main clubs, players, and leagues?
With official partnerships across tons of tournaments, teams and competitions, EA Sports FC 24 is the most authentic footie game out there. La Liga. The Premier League. Serie A. The Champions League. They’re all here. And they’re joined again by the Women’s Super League – which is only going from strength to strength after the recent heroics of the lionesses.
In total, there are 700+ teams, 100 stadiums, 19,000+ players and over 30 leagues to pick from and play with. Just a few then…
What are the different EA Sports FC 24 game mode options?
There are a load of different modes to get stuck into:
Kick Off – Play a quick match against the computer or challenge your housemate to a game - with those all important bragging rights on the line.
Ultimate Team – The biggest mode in sports gaming lets you build you very own dream team, choosing from the best men’s and women’s players past and present.
Career Mode – Pick your favourite team and lead them to titles and trophies as a manager or a player.
Clubs – Always fancied setting up and running your own football club? Now you can. Create your team. Design and customise your footballer. Then get your mates involved – with each of you playing a specific position on the pitch.
Volta – Hit the streets and play 5-aside footie in iconic cities like Amsterdam, London, and Barcelona.
Tournaments – Go for glory and compete for the FA Cup, Europa League and more.
Online Seasons – Test yourself online against players around the world. With promotion and relegation on the line, every single game counts.
Co-op Seasons – Team up with a friend, take on other duos online, and move up the divisions.
Online Friendlies – Go head-to-head against your mates online in a one off fixture.
Training Centre/Practice Arena – Want to perfect your free kick technique? Hit the training ground for some top tips.
Will EA Sports FC 24 have a multiplayer mode?
It’s got a bunch of them. Ultimate Team, Clubs, Volta, Online Seasons, Co-op Seasons and Online Friendlies all let you play against other managers from across the globe. Letting you really see how your classic English 4-4-2 stacks up against Spain’s tiki-taka or Germany’s Gegenpressing.
What EA Sports FC 24 features are player customisable?
That all depends on the game mode you’re playing. In clubs – where you make your own player – you can customise everything from their boots to their haircut. While in Career Mode, you’ll sign new players and drill your squad to play exactly the way you want. Whether that’s long balls over the top of the defence, or devastatingly fast counter attacks.
Then Ultimate Team takes customisation to a whole new level. Taking its inspiration from old-school Panini sticker albums, you’ll open packs to make your own team from the ground up. And it’ll soon be stuffed full of star players. From legends of the game like Maradona, Pele, and Messi, to modern day icons Haaland and Mbappe. That’s not a bad 5-aside team there actually…
You can even tweak the look and feel of your stadium. The stands. The way the grass on the pitch is cut. The style of the nets. Even the banners and chants from the crowd can be changed to suit your style. Then give everything a fresh lick of paint in your favourite club’s colours for that classy final touch.
Lace up your boots and pre-order EA Sports FC 24 now. And if you want to find out more about the latest and greatest gaming releases, get ahead of the game right here.
