EA has announced that it will be releasing a standalone FIFA World Cup 2014 game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will be released on the 17th April in the UK and across Europe, and a few days early on the 15th in North America.
The game won't be coming out on PC, PlayStation 4 or Xbox One
The game will build on the gameplay of FIFA 14, but will make considerable improvements, based on fan feedback and a desire to make the game more accessible to a wider audience, reflecting the mass appeal of the competition itself.
Play in authentic Brazilian stadiums, and recognise the support of newly rendered crowds and patriotic presentation to replicate the passion of the World Cup
New control systems with more responsive dribbling, and pinpoint passing on the agenda. Change direction on and off the ball with purpose
New Set piece tactics
Adidas ball Physics – we’ve partnered with adidas to deliver the most realistic ball physics system on Xbox 360 and PS3, taking data from the adidas Innovation Lab in Herzogenaurach, Germany, to implement it into the game to give the Brazuca and other adidas balls true-to-life flight and grass friction
England fans rejoice... or not - new penalty kicks! With new save and animations and shot tuning that puts players in control of their nation’s fate.
Goalkeeper antics to throw off your opposition including wobbly-knees, matador and shoot-it-there animations.
EA SPORTS Talk Radio – receive dynamic tournament updates from your choice of Andy Goldstein and Ian Darke, or Michael Davies and Roger Bennett (Men in Blazers) as you play through various offline modes. Over 50 hours of recorded audio keeps the narrative fresh and entertaining.
Teams – 203 teams sanctioned by FIFA
Players – 7,469 players in the game
Managers – 19 officially licensed managers
Stadiums – 21 new stadiums, including all 12 authentic stadiums in Brazil
Commentary – Over 15 hours of added in-game commentary
The game will also feature new modes:
Road to the FIFA World Cup – the most immersive tournament mode in EA SPORTS history, you can choose from any of the 203 National Teams sanctioned by FIFA and play through qualifying and through to the group stages of the World Cup
Captain your Country – one of the most popular FIFA modes of all time
Road to Rio de Janeiro - Progress across a map of Brazil’s 12 host cities. Compete in Online Stages with any of the 203 National Teams to advance, remain in a city, or be relegated. Win the final of 12 stages to hoist the FIFA World Cup Trophy
Online FIFA World Cup – compete in Group and World Cup Finals online
Story of Qualifying – over 60 scenarios that happened in real world qualifying
Story of Finals (online) – activated at the start of the tournament and updated throughout, play challenges on the narrative of the day’s real world events
Additional modes: 2014 FIFA World Cup, Kick Off, Skill Games, Online Friendlies, EA SPORTS Football Club
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