Developed in Vancouver and Romania, EA Sports` FIFA 22 Launches Globally Today

Mihai-Alexandru Cristea 01/10/2021 | 18:29

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. is celebrating the record-breaking launch of EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22, where players can experience revolutionary next-gen HyperMotion gameplay technology on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Stadia™. Featuring innovation across all game modes including VOLTA FOOTBALL Arcade Tournaments, all-new FIFA Ultimate Team Heroes, and much more. FIFA 22 is now available worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Origin™ and Steam®, Stadia, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé also graces the cover for the second consecutive year.

 

More players than ever before are jumping into the game through early access with over 5.2 million players worldwide already experiencing the excitement of FIFA 22. As a result, more than 131 million matches have already been played across all game modes, and over 4.6 million squads created.

“At EA SPORTS, our premium football experience represents much more than a game. It’s a vibrant and energised community where tens of millions of fans connect across borders and cultures,” said David Jackson, VP Brand, EA SPORTS FIFA. “Through licensing agreements with over 300 partners, we create immersive and authentic football worlds which enable our players to connect with the leagues, teams and talent that make football a universal passion. This year’s title is our best representation of the power of football to date.”

 

 

The Most Authentic Football Gaming Experience, Powered by HyperMotion Technology

Powered by HyperMotion technology, FIFA 22 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Stadia combines Advanced 11v11 Match Capture and proprietary machine learning technology to deliver the most realistic, fluid, and responsive football experience, unlocking the raw emotion, passion, and physicality on the pitch. HyperMotion technology enabled the integration of the first-ever motion capture of 22 professional footballers playing at high intensity. EA’s proprietary machine learning algorithm learns from more than 8.7 million frames of advanced match capture, then writes new animations in real time to create organic football movement across a variety of interactions on the pitch. Whether it’s a shot, pass or cross, HyperMotion technology transforms how players move on and off the ball.

“HyperMotion technology will not only revolutionize the FIFA franchise, but it will also forever change the sports video game landscape,” said Nick Wlodyka, GM, EA SPORTS FIFA. “Our team has spent countless hours listening to community feedback and fine tuning gameplay to provide an innovative title that allows fans to tap into the raw emotion of the game like never before.”

“We’re incredibly proud of the product we’ve built this year and we couldn’t be more thankful to the amazingly talented and passionate people behind it across our studios in Vancouver and Bucharest, as well as all our partners from across the globe. Our goal was to take the FIFA 22 experience to the next level, both on and off the pitch. One of the biggest innovations this year is our groundbreaking Hypermotion technology, available on next-gen consoles and Stadia, that has allowed us to build the most realistic, immersive and fluid gameplay experience to date. FIFA 22 also offers deep innovation across Career Mode, FIFA Ultimate Team, VOLTA FOOTBALL and Pro Clubs, as well as within the match day experience. For the 3rd year running we’re also thrilled to continue our partnership with the Romanian Professional Football League (LPF) to authentically recreate the Romanian Liga I in FIFA 22”, said Ionel Stănescu, Line Producer FIFA 22, EA România.

 

A Revolutionized FIFA Ultimate Team Experience

FIFA 22 also features innovation in the popular FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) mode and redesigns how players compete in Division Rivals and FUT Champions, creating a more accessible way to test skills and progress against other players. The new title also introduces FUT Heroes, showcasing the most memorable players of the game while giving fans the opportunity to recreate the nostalgic moments that earned them a place in the squad of FUT 22 Heroes.

 

An overhauled Career Mode gives players more ways to live out their football dreams

Player Career Immerse yourself in your Pro’s journey with an updated Player Growth system, new in-game attributes called Perks that players can activate based on the match situations, dynamically generated match objectives, new ways to boost your Manager Rating and new post-match cinematics that respond to the events of the game just played.

Manager CareerCreate your own club to compete with the top clubs all across the world to achieve UEFA Champions League or CONMEBOL Libertadores glory. Design your crest to match your vision, create a home and away kit that’ll be the envy of the league, then head into the Stadium Editor to give your fans a home to be proud of.

 

Innovation Across All Game Modes

VOLTA FOOTBALL returns with more flair and new ways for fans to express their style and connect with their squad, with overhauled small-sided gameplay that rewards players for their skill on the ball and a new seasonal progression system that lets players earn XP towards all rewards in VOLTA FOOTBALL, whichever mode you play.

Pro Clubs will offer players new customization options to make their club stand out and will allow fans to experience a player growth system that puts the player in control of their Virtual Pro’s development, featuring streamlined social play that makes it easier than ever to find your next game. FIFA 22 will also see the introduction of women’s pros to the mode for the very first time.

With 17,000+ players across 700+ teams in 100 stadiums and over 30 leagues, EA SPORTS FIFA 22 is the only place you can play in iconic competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, brand-new UEFA Europa Conference League, Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga Santander, CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, giving players the most true-to-life experience.

FIFA 22 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and is available worldwide today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Origin and Steam, Stadia, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The FIFA 22 Legacy Edition will be available on Nintendo Switch™.

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