Less than 20 days from the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Qatar on November 20, EA Sports today unveiled what’s new in the update World Cup for FIFA 23 and FIFA Mobile. The update will be free for all video game owners and will bring the emotions of the most followed sports tournament in the world to the famous videogame title.
FIFA Mobile players will be able to download on November 8, 2022, while on FIFA 23 the update will arrive the following day, November 9th, in exactly a week. World Cup 2022 will be available on all platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC.
“Every four years, the World Cup represents a unique opportunity to unite the world of football and we are thrilled to offer an engaging and hands-on experience to football fans around the world,” he said. Nick Wlodyka, SVP, GM, EA SPORTS FC. “Our first ever football game was built around international football and we have continued to build on that experience ever since. It’s amazing to see how fans really experience the highs, lows and everything in between, which you can only experience when the entire globe comes together through the game of the world. “
FIFA 23: All the news of the World Cup 2022 update
On FIFA 23 it will be possible to choose one of the 32 national teams qualified for the final phase of the Qatar World Cup. The game will present a faithful reproduction of the tournament, starting with the opening match on Sunday 20 November. Nevertheless the gaming experience will be fully customizable. Players will then be able to choose to change the groups, adding and replacing national teams. It will also be possible to play the Online tournament, to bring their national team to glory in single-elimination clashes. All, of course, against other players from all over the world. After all, what kind of World Championship would it be otherwise?
The game experience will also involve the mode FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT)which from 11 November to 23 December will see the introduction of new items. These will be constantly updated as national teams and players progress throughout the tournament. Objects will understand i authentic team kits, stadium arrangements, images, footballs, the dedicated comment and much more.
Also the event World Cup Path to Glory – scheduled for November 11-23 – FUT fans will be able to admire 30 unique heroes of the World Cup, presented in a custom themed shell. Once the World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, FIFA fans will be greeted by a new class of FUT Phenoms of the World Cupwhich will enhance the performance of some of football’s brightest stars.
Finally, as happens at the end of the annual seasons with the Team of the Year (TOTY), FIFA 23 will celebrate the best players of FIFA World Cup 2022 in FUT. In fact, the Team of the Tournament and players will receive permanently upgraded items.
Also new for FIFA Mobile
The players of FIFA Mobile instead they will be able to try their hand at the new modality FIFA World Cup Tournament from 8 November. Those who participate will be able to earn rewards based on the progress of the tournament and the chosen difficulty. The rewards will be usable in the upcoming live event of the FIFA World Cup 2022. When it kicks off on November 17ththree days from the beginning of the real event.
Later, FIFA Mobile players will be able to earn special World Cup players. These will become part of their own FIFA Mobile Ultimate Team.