14 DAY TRIAL // EA teased FIFA fans with the next installment in the franchise a few days ahead of E3 gaming expo and promised that the first gameplay trailer for FIFA 15, along with more details, would be available soon.
Well, it looks like the major publisher did even more and published almost everything that a FIFA addict would want to know about the upcoming sports game.
But the most important question that EA answered today is when exactly FIFA 15 will be released. As we have predicted in our previous article about the game, EA will launch FIFA 15 on September 23. The game will be released simultaneously on Xbox One, Xbox 360 and, obviously on the PC.
There is a lot of new stuff included in FIFA 15, one of the most advanced and complex FIFA games ever developed by EA Sports, according to the well-known publisher.
FIFA 15 brings, for the first time ever, something that EA calls “emotional intelligence.” This means that players will have memories of their own and will show emotion based on the context of the match.
There are no less than 600+ new emotional reactions, so in FIFA 15, you should expect players to respond to crucial moments on the pitch – like bad tackles, missed chances, epic goals – just like in real life.
But there’s more, as each player will have a certain attitude towards a teammate and opponent on the pitch. Each player will show his feelings through facial expressions and body language, masterfully (hopefully) implemented by EA.
Another pillar of FIFA 15 is the “dynamic match presentation,” which contributes to the immersion. Here is how EA describes the new feature that will be implemented in the game:
“Custom behaviors mean unique crowds with cheers and chants based on their club or country. For example, Liverpool fans at Anfield will be noticeably different to Boca Juniors’ support in La Bombonera.”
Some of the most important stadiums now look terribly authentic and the commentators will reflect on how the fans are reacting. There will also be “ball boy animations, bench reactions and active LED boards to keep you in the game.”
Team Tactics is another major feature implemented in FIFA 15 and it means that your teammates and opponents can recognize what is really happening on the pitch and adjust their tactics accordingly just like in real life.
We have already mentioned that EA has managed to bring each stadium to an unrivaled level of authenticity, but that is not all. Playing surfaces will now wear down as the game progresses, with boot marks, slide tackles and debris being visible on the pitch.
In FIFA 15, you will be able to experience “man-to-man” battles, minus the cuts and bruises in the real life. Players can intercept and keep the ball with possession tackles and new “shoulder barges.” And, here it comes, shirt pulling is perfectly visible thanks to the enhanced cloth technology.
The accuracy in the spin, curl and flight of the football has been greatly improved to look as authentic as possible. Ball trajectories and spin while dribbling, passing, taking a touch, or blocking a shot will feel as real as possible for virtual game.
In FIFA 15, players will be able to control set pieces. Basically, you can now position off-the-ball teammates during throw-ins, corners and free kicks so that they can receive the ball in the best attacking position possible.
Last but not least, the visuals of the game have been greatly enhanced, starting with the incredible level of detail of players’ faces and character models which are now looking powerful and athletic.
FIFA 15 does seem to have all the features needed to be a successful title in the franchise, so EA should be proud of their achievement, but let’s see how they will work when the game is released.
