EA Sports has confirmed the release times for FC 24's early access period, with pre-orders and EA Play subscribers getting access to the game as early as September 21.
EA FC 24 introduces the Evolutions system, allowing players to upgrade specific players through unique objectives, giving them more control over their favorite player's development.
EA FC 24, the first installment of the rebranded football game series formerly known as FIFA, offers stunning visuals, improved gameplay, and an overhauled Manager Career mode, but lacks substantial changes on the pitch.
EA Sports FC 24 offers players the option of performing a power shot, a more powerful alternative to a traditional shot, by pressing specific buttons on their gaming console.
EA Sports FC 24, the latest FIFA game for the Nintendo Switch, runs on the Frostbite Engine and offers an improved Ultimate Team mode, signaling a departure from the previous legacy editions. The game runs at 30 frames per second with a maximum resolution of 1080p in docked mode and 720p in handheld mode. EA Sports plans to provide ongoing support and updates for the Switch version, similar to other platforms, and the possibility of a Switch 2 version in the future remains open.
Electronic Arts has pulled all previous FIFA games from digital storefronts ahead of the release of EA Sports FC 24, the newest game in the series, indicating that the removal may be permanent as the FIFA license was abandoned amid renewal negotiations.
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The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide range of new games to the eShop, including EA SPORTS FC 24, COCOON, Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, and Silent Hope. There are also several other releases, including puzzle games, RPGs, and action-adventure titles.
EA Sports FC 24, despite its high sales, has seen a 30% decline in physical sales compared to FIFA 23, with the Switch version being the only platform to show a slight increase.
EA Sports FC 24 debuts at number one on the UK's boxed games chart, knocking Mortal Kombat 1 into second place, while other familiar titles round out the top 10.
Despite new game releases, EA Sports FC 24 maintains its top spot in the UK video game sales charts, with Assassin's Creed Mirage coming in second and Detective Pikachu Returns in third.
EA Sports is releasing a new turn-based RPG-like soccer game called FC Tactical, featuring special moves and over 5,000 authentic players across various leagues, launching in 2024.
