For some players, the next-gen version of FIFA 21 has gone live early!
Despite the official release date of the game being December 4th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles, players are now able to download the next-gen update and play the game now.
PRE-MATCH LIVE
The pre-match cutscenes immerse you as never before in the visual and sound atmosphere of football as it is played at the highest level. Watch the team bus arrive at the stadium before kick-off, feel the mood rise as supporters pass through the turnstiles before reaching the stands, and watch players respond to reporters before entering the pitch.
IMPORTANT GOALS
Certain goals make all the difference. With new contextual reactions, players, substitutes and supporters react to what is happening on the pitch so you can feel the full intensity of a late-game tie-breaker or a draw that saves a team from relegation.
GRAPHICS AND SOUNDS
With thousands of authentic fan chants, captured during the biggest international competitions such as the Premier League, LaLiga and the Bundesliga, FIFA 21 on new and current generation consoles creates a sound atmosphere that is most faithful to reality and totally unprecedented in the sports video games.
EA SPORTS GAMECAM
Inspired by real-world match broadcasts, the new camera gives you a point of view you know well in every game. It offers an increased view of the pitch, enabling to pick your next pass with ease.
DELAYED RENDERING OF LIGHT
From Anfield to the Parc des Princes, the new deferred lighting system creates hyper realistic atmospheres. With the most accurate rendering of all the details of the pitch, stadium structure, weather effects, coaches and substitutes on the sideline, stewards and home and visiting supporters, FIFA 21 visually immerses you at the heart of the beautiful game.
PS5™ DUALSENSE™ HAPTIC CONTROLLER
From last-minute rescues to rebounding posts from long-range strikes, the new DualSense controller on PlayStation®5 uses fast and responsive haptic technology to put you right in the thick of the action. Feel the impact of shots, passes and tackles with fast haptic controller technology that reacts to what's happening on the pitch so you can feel the rhythm of the game right at your fingertips.
HIGHER LEVEL REALISM
Thanks to a new generation technology, the physical rendering of the players is even more precise. Muscles contract after hitting the ball, Frostbite ™ technology transcribes movement as faithfully as possible in the hair of some of the best players while the realism in the rendering of faces and shirts bring a dynamic level of authenticity never reached yet.
DUELING PHYSICS
Thanks to an enriched system of interactions between the players, the fight for the possession of the ball obeys the physics of realistic movements. The fight for the ball will be more realistic in the phases of play and set pieces, and the nudges and shirt pulls will be even more obvious.
REACTIVE ANIMATIONS
New gameplay technology enhances the visual quality and responsiveness of balloon animations to ensure smoother and more realistic movements for players. Players now adopt more human contextual behaviors with a less mechanical and less robotic rendering.
PLAY AT THE TOP LEVEL
ULTRA FAST LOADING TIMES
The power of next-gen consoles delivers faster load times so you can get to the heart of the game even faster. In Kick-Off and Career modes, you'll never lose sight of the next match as the stadium environments load at an impressive speed to get you started in seconds.
PLAYSTATION ACTIVITIES
Whether your next game is decisive for the title in Career Mode or you're ready to take on the rest of the world with your VOLTA TEAM, PlayStation Activities let you leave the PlayStation home screen straight away and join your favorite game mode. in order to be in action as quickly as possible.
SHARED PROGRESSION
Bring your FUT Club and VOLTA FOOTBALL Team from PlayStation®4 to PlayStation®5 or Xbox One to Xbox Series X | S and back with transfer markets and cross-platform leaderboards in FUT 21, along with all your content and your FUT and VOLTA FOOTBALL progress.
The tenth Team of the Week in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team has been revealed by EA Sports! Find Griezmann (88), Mendy (84), Raphinha (84) many others.
