14 DAY TRIAL // FIFA 14 will introduce a variety of new systems, and one of the most crucial is the Precision Movement mechanic that, according to EA, will change the way players move on the pitch.
FIFA 14 is out in September and Electronic Arts' Sports division showcased quite a few of the game's improvements over its predecessor.
Now, the team has gone into detail about the Precision Movement system, which is a fundamental feature that will impact practically all other systems, as it changes the way players move on the field.
"For the past two years, the FIFA team has been developing step-based locomotion technology that will enable players to move around the pitch in the most realistic way possible. From this new technology the team has created Precision Movement for all 22 players on the pitch. Now, every step counts as players pivot, plant, cut and shift momentum with true explosiveness and agility," the studio said on the EA blog.
"By recreating the biomechanics of real-world athletes, Precision Movement enables players to accelerate and decelerate dynamically, with momentum becoming an even greater factor than before. Players will now show bursts of acceleration before reaching their maximum velocity, and this wider spectrum of speed unlocks greater build-up as well as more attacking opportunities."
The Precision Movement system will drastically alter the way players slow down or change direction, as the movements will no longer be instantaneous.
"In FIFA 14, sprinting players will carry momentum and can now move in any direction – but may need to take additional steps as they decelerate. Through Precision Movement, every step a player takes results in realistic foot planting that takes into account their speed, momentum and the change of direction. This eliminates the unrealistic foot sliding that occurred in previous years and allows for players to push off the ground authentically."
FIFA 14 is out in September for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. A next-generation version of the game, powered by the new Ignite engine, will also appear at a later time for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.