EA Sports FC 24: Date For Release, Price, Cover Stars, Game Features, Women’s Football, And All You Need To Know

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EA Sports are set to release their latest edition of the famous football video game series, and futballnews will be doing the honors of providing you with a loaded dose of information concerning it.

EA Sports FC is the rebranded football video game made by EA Sports, and it was rebranded following the halt of the franchise partnership with FIFA in 2022.

The new edition has a new logo and EA Sports have promised to offer gamers an interesting experience with the soon-to-be-released game.

The split between FIFA and EA Sports has left many puzzled, with individuals wondering what both parties are looking to offer their teeming fans.

It is unknown what the future holds, as it is definitely pregnant with a lot of revelation, and we can’t wait to lap up what is to come.

This article intends to detail to you needed information regarding the franchise, and the next edition of EA Sports football game series, breaking it down for you, into bits.

When is the EA Sports FC 24 release date?

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EA Sports FC 24 is the first edition produced by EA since the halting of their partnership with FIFA

EA Sports FC 24, the latest edition of the football game series will be officially released globally on Friday, September 29, 2023.

However, you can get to enjoy the thrilling and magical game, from Friday, September 22, 2023, if you pre-order the Ultimate Edition.

The new EA Sports FC 24 follows a tradition that has been existing for a long time, with the game being released in autumn, ahead of the festive period, that is expected to be buzzing financially.

Even though fans will have to wait until late 2023 for this new edition, you can pre-order the game now to be amongst the first to enjoy it.

How much will the latest edition of the football game series, EA Sports FC 24 cost?

Mind-blowing soundtracks that will immerse your mind into EA Sports FC 24

The standard edition of EA Sports FC 24 costs about $69.99 in the United States of America, and £69.99 in the United Kingdom.

The Nintendo Switch version of the EA Sports FC 24 is at a lesser price of £59.99/$59.99, but for this version, there is no Ultimate edition.

There have been rumors that the soon-to-be-released game might follow a free-to-play model, and this implies that gamers would not make any upfront payment to play the game.

However, there are also contrary reports on that, as gamers will have to pay to play EA Sports FC.

Difference between the standard edition of EA Sports FC 24, and the Ultimate edition of the game?

Dual EntitlementYesYes
Ultimate Team Cover Star Loan Player Item for 10 Ultimate Team matchesYesYes
Two Ambassador Loan Player Pick Items for 5 Ultimate Team matchesYesYes
One Clubs Unlocked PlayStyles SlotYesYes
Additional Player Career Personality PointsYesYes
One Manager Career 5-Star Coach Available for hireYesYes
7-days early accessNoYes
4,600 FC PointsNoYes
Access to Nike Ultimate Team CampaignNoYes
TOTW 1 Ultimate Team Player ItemNoYes
Nike Ultimate Team Loan Player Item for 24 Ultimate Team Matches & Nike x EA Sports Ultimate Team kitNoYes
Untradeable UCL/UWCL hero, available November 23NoYes

Note: This is for those who pre-order the game by August 22, 2023.

Gamers most times take into consideration the price difference between the standard edition of the game and the Ultimate edition, before choosing to settle down with any of the brands.

Regardless of that, when you purchase the standard edition of this exhilarating and mind-blowing game, there are several benefits in store for you.

Some of those benefits range from Dual Entitlement and several Ultimate Team items.

Additionally, there are also some benefits available to those who buy the Ultimate edition of EA Sports FC 24, and they include; seven-day early access, FC Points, and several other fascinating benefits.

Some of those differences in benefits have been tabulated above.

Which consoles can you play EA Sports FC 24 on?

EA Sports FC 24 promises unreal gaming experience

It is understood that EA Sports FC will be available to play on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. 

Additionally, It is also available to be played on older consoles like; PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Let’s also inundate you on the licenses the game will have.

Top leagues, players, partners, and brands, are still expected to be with EA Sports FC 24, as they are still a notable franchise, despite their split with FIFA.

Over 19,000 players, 700 teams, 100 stadiums, and leagues, will still remain partners of EA Sports FC 24, given the goodwill and lengthy years of viable partnership between the parties.

Additionally, top leagues like the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Major League Soccer, and EFL remain as partners.

Competitions like UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Women’s Champions League are also partners of EA Sports FC 24.

The oldest continental confederation in the world, CONMEBOL, have also been confirmed as a partner of this gigantic gaming brand.

Who are the cover stars of EA Sports FC 24?

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Van Dijk, Ronaldinho, David Beckham, Didier Drogba, Vinicius Jr all seen on the cover of the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 24

Manchester City and Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland, is the cover star of the famous football video game series, EA Sports FC 24 standard edition.

EA also revealed the EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition cover on July 10, 2023, and we must tell you that it was really captivating.

EA went for a game-centric look of players, ditching its regular use of highly defined images as its cover stars.

The latest Ultimate Edition game cover features about 31 players, including; Virgil Van Dijk, Erling Haaland, Ronaldinho, David Beckham, Vinicius Jr, and Samantha Kerr, among others.

Meanwhile, several top footballers past and present have been handed the massive privilege as cover stars of FIFA, and the latest recipient of that privilege is Erling Haaland.

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Erling Haaland is the cover star for EA Sports FC 24

Several football stars, including; Wayne Rooney, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho, have also been used previously as the cover stars for this electric football video game series.

As we proceed, let’s also immerse you into the outstanding features that EA Sports FC 24 is expected to have.

This brand enjoys amazing goodwill, definitely due to its outstanding history with previous partners FIFA.

It wouldn’t be foolhardy to also expect a continuation of its thrilling offers in terms of features like Career Mode, Pro Clubs, VOLTA, and Ultimate Team.

Cam Weber, the head of EA Sports, has stressed the desire for the brand to be innovative, creative, and always ready to evolve when needed.

What new thrilling experience is being brought on board to engulf gamers, and to catapult them to a realm of ecstasy?

Ballon d’Or

This is an experience that is being brought on board for the first time since the football video game series came into existence.

This will be part of the game’s career Mode, and this indicates that you can get your players to vie for the biggest honors depending on their on-field performances.

Is there a manager and career mode with the latest edition of EA Sports FC 24?

Yes! Career Mode is now being divided into Manager Career and Player Career, meaning you will get a wholesome experience with the game.

Manager Career: 

Like in most editions, this allows the gamers to feel what it means to be a football manager, as they dish out tactics and tactical approaches, with the aim of spurring their teams to victory.

Player Career:

This has been made more intriguing with the introduction of Player Agents into the mix, and similarly to real life, these agents help to pattern the players’ career towards the right trajectory.

The game also affords you the opportunity to set teams that you would love to play for, alongside receiving advice and recommendations that could be helpful to your player’s career.

While at different clubs, you will have stipulated and optional objectives that you will be requested to meet.

PlayStyles

In more fascinating features, British sports analytics company, Opta, will also help in providing existing and up-to-date data

Ultimate Team Evolutions

The motive behind this is basically for dominance, by growing your own club legends, and to enforce an unbreakable dominance.

You would need to complete certain objectives to better the skills, abilities, and more of the players.

Women’s football

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Fans of Women’s football can get ready to witness the best of football from the electric women footballers

The record-breaking announcement of the introduction of Women’s football in April 2023 would provide a euphoric feeling for fans, with ICONs and Heroes of the female’s game also to be included.

Asisat Oshoala, Samantha Kerr, Linda Caicedo, Lauren James, and Mary Earps, amongst others, would feature in the thrilling game.

Will there be an Ultimate Team on EA Sports FC 24?

EA Sports 24 has an interesting gameplay

Yes! Ultimate Team will also feature on EA Sports FC, and this is an exciting development for fans of the electrifying and heart-racing game mode.

This definitely confirms the assuring statement made by Cam Webber indicating that the incoming EA Sports FC 24, will continue to provide the best features, gaming experience, and more, despite the split with FIFA.

However, it is expected that name changes might occur, and this is regarding the use of the name “FIFA”.

When will the EA Sports FC 24 web app be available?

Close to reality images

To our teeming readers, we can bring to your notice that it was released on September 20, 2023.

The companion app was also released on September 21, 2023.

Can we see the trailer for EA Sports FC 24, to know what we should expect from the football video game series?

Oh Yes! 

This is the trailer and I must tell you that it is jaw-dropping, and scintillating. The idea that reality can be infused into a game leaves many in a gobsmacked state.

Don’t take my word for it, see for yourself!

What are the ratings of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on EA Sports FC 24?

Lionel Messi has a rating of 90, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s rating is 86.

Who are the highest-ranked players in the football game series?

Well! Look no further, as for the men Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have a rating of 91, while for the women, Alexia Puttelas is rated at 91.

With all of these, what is still left for you as a gamer?

It’s time for you to enjoy, and soak yourself into the world of intense enjoyment, unequivocal and unbridled joy. 

What caused the rift between EA Sports and FIFA:

Money! FIFA were reportedly requesting for about twice its licenses fee of $150 million, to allow Electronic Arts to continue using the name of the global football governing body.

Electronic Arts (EA) were pondering over what FIFA would offer them in return for the money paid.

How many years were FIFA and EA Sports in partnership?

The partnership lasted for about 30 years.

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