EA Sports has just unveiled the cover for their highly anticipated football simulation game, EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition. The cover features a star-studded lineup of current players and past legends, creating a visually impressive image. However, some fans have noticed that the players’ faces appear poorly rendered, giving them a somewhat pained expression. Alongside the cover reveal, EA also released an announcement trailer for the game, narrated by Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya. The trailer showcases the game’s stunning graphics, powered by the Frostbite Engine.
EA Sports FC is a significant milestone for EA, as it marks the next chapter in their football gaming series. Fans can expect an official look at the game on July 13, where EA will provide more details about the new features and pricing.
As expected, the internet has already embraced the cover image as prime meme material. Fans have particularly targeted the models of Brazilian legend Ronaldinho and Arsenal FC’s Bukayo Saka, claiming that they do not resemble their real-life counterparts. Surprisingly, EA has previously been praised for accurately portraying Ronaldinho’s facial appearance in past FIFA games. Additionally, fans have pointed out that Italian maestro Andrea Pirlo looks traumatised, gazing into the distance with wide eyes.
The announcement trailer sets the stage for an exciting era in football gaming, offering a first look at player models as they interact in the locker rooms. Notable players showcased include David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Virgil van Dijk. The trailer also provides a glimpse of the women’s division, with Chelsea FC’s Sam Kerr taking center stage. In FIFA 23’s Ultimate Edition, Kerr was also featured as the cover athlete alongside Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain.
Earlier rumors suggested that EA Sports FC 24’s Standard Edition would feature Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as the cover athlete. However, the legitimacy of these rumors can only be confirmed on July 13. Another report indicated that the game is set to release on September 29, with the Ultimate Edition granting buyers seven days of early access, a substantial improvement from the three-day period offered for FIFA 23. Recent leaks from an Xbox data miner also provided insights into the game’s file sizes, with 41.57GB for Xbox Series X and 39.23GB for Xbox One.
It’s worth noting that EA Sports faced a financial disagreement with the FIFA federation, which allegedly demanded over $1 billion every four years for the use of the ‘FIFA’ name. EA CEO Andrew Wilson rejected these demands, highlighting that the only value the license brought was “the four letters on the box.” As a result, EA Sports rebranded and revealed a new logo in April, featuring the name ‘EA Sports FC’ written in an upside-down triangle, resembling the icon commonly seen above players’ heads in the game. Additionally, EA Sports recently announced UFC 5, scheduled for a full reveal in September.
If reports are accurate, EA Sports FC 24 will be available on September 29 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch. To provide further insights into the game, EA will be hosting a live stream on July 13 at 10pm IST.
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