EA has recently revealed the cover of its highly anticipated football simulation game, EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition. The cover features a lineup of prominent players from the sport, including both current stars and legends of the past. However, it is worth noting that the cover has received some criticism for its poorly rendered player faces, giving them an expression of pain. Alongside the cover reveal, EA also released an announcement trailer for the game, which was narrated by Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya (Nope) and showcased stunning cinematics created in the Frostbite Engine. EA Sports FC, formerly known as FIFA, marks a significant milestone for EA, and fans can expect an official reveal of the game on July 13, where they will learn about new features and pricing information.
Unsurprisingly, internet users have already begun creating memes based on the cover of EA Sports FC 24. The memes particularly highlight the models of Brazilian legend Ronaldinho and Arsenal FC’s Bukayo Saka, as they bear the least resemblance to their real-life counterparts. This is confusing since EA has previously been praised for accurately capturing the facial appearances of players in past FIFA games. Additionally, Italian maestro Andrea Pirlo appears to be traumatized in the cover image, gazing into the distance with wide eyes. The trailer sets the stage for a fresh era in the game, providing a glimpse of player models as they interact in locker rooms. Notable figures include David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Virgil van Dijk, and a sneak peek at the women’s division featuring Chelsea FC’s Sam Kerr, who previously graced the cover of FIFA 23’s Ultimate Edition alongside Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain.
Earlier this month, rumors suggested that EA Sports FC 24’s Standard Edition would feature Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as the cover athlete. The veracity of this claim will be confirmed on July 13, the official reveal date. Reports also indicated that the Ultimate Edition would showcase multiple footballing stars, and these reports have now been proven correct. Another report stated that the game is expected to be released on September 29. Furthermore, it claimed that the Ultimate Edition would grant buyers a full week of early access, a substantial upgrade compared to the three-day period provided for FIFA 23. The closed beta’s file sizes were also leaked by an Xbox data miner, revealing sizes of 41.57GB on the Xbox Series X and 39.23GB on the Xbox One.
It is important to remember that EA Sports underwent a financial dispute with the FIFA federation, which allegedly demanded over $1 billion every four years to allow the use of the ‘FIFA’ name. In response, EA CEO Andrew Wilson rejected these demands, stating that the only value derived from the license was the “four letters on the box.” In April, a new logo was unveiled, with ‘EA Sports FC’ designed in the shape of an upside-down triangle, reminiscent of the marker that hovers above in-game players’ heads. On a separate note, EA Sports also announced UFC 5 earlier this week, with a full reveal scheduled for September.
If the reports are accurate, EA Sports FC 24 will be released on September 29 across various platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch. The publisher plans to host a live stream on July 13 at 10pm IST to provide further details about the game.
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