During a livestream on Thursday, Electronic Arts announced that its new soccer game, EA Sports FC 24, will be released on Sept. 29.
The release date was widely expected, as it aligns with previous releases. The official reveal event didn’t offer many surprises, which may have been intentional.
EA wants to maintain the success of the FIFA series, so the focus for EA Sports FC 24 is on continuity. The game will feature extended licensing deals with major leagues and improved visuals and animations.
The game will also include improved representation of women’s football and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as the cover star.
However, EA Sports FC 24 will break with tradition. Unlike previous FIFA Legacy Editions for the Nintendo Switch, this game will offer gameplay enhancements and updates.
For four years, EA released legacy editions of FIFA on the Nintendo Switch, which received criticism for lack of updates. EA Sports FC 24 will be different.
The game will use the Frostbite game engine, bringing it closer to the other platforms. Nintendo Switch players will have access to more features, including Ultimate Team and Volta street football mode.
The change of branding has motivated EA to improve its offerings on the Nintendo Switch. This partnership may have unexpected benefits.
