It remains to be seen when the anticipated release date of FIFA 23 will be announced, but more information is being released to the public that has soccer fans talking. One of EA's flagship titles has been low on news seeing the light of day, but information is surfacing on some capabilities of the upcoming game.For the first time in the franchise's history, FIFA 23 will bring cross-play to players, allowing console and PC gamers to play together. While EA looks to focus its attention on customization content, the long-awaited cross-play feature is something FIFA gamers have been appealing to EA for quite some time, and it appears their wishes will come true.What this means for gamers is that regardless of the system they play on, whether it's Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, or PC, they'll have the chance to be united in one game together, allowing friends and strangers alike to compete without worrying about which system they're using. With the news, FIFA will have both men's and women's World Cup tournaments thanks to EA's partnership license expanding to cover even more soccer. The new changes to FIFA have been welcomed and praised by the soccer community.
Introduced in FIFA 22, the Hypermotion technology, used to capture animations from real players during live games, is receiving upgrades to enhance the overall playing experience. The new technology will take away the need for Xsens suits without sacrificing the quality of fluid motions and animations, something FIFA fans have applauded. The result of using this kind of technology gives FIFA over 100 times more data in a single league season compared to past methods. The decision is something EA can flaunt as gamers decide whether they continue to play the FIFA brand or shift towards the newest competitor in UFL.
The recent series of information comes as a breath of fresh air, with word coming out of an EA executive claiming the FIFA brand was hurting the franchise. While this year's game will likely contain the FIFA 23 title, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the FIFA 24 title and if the franchise will go another direction. In terms of licensing, indications point to EA abandoning the FIFA title altogether and rebranding with EA SPORTS FC, however, EA has yet to comment on the subject. For now, soccer gaming fans can look forward to an experience like no other with FIFA 23 and enjoy the game like never before.
FIFA 22 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.