Powered by Frostbite, EA SPORTS FIFA 18 blurs the line between the virtual
and real worlds, bringing to life the players, teams, and atmospheres of The
World’s Game. Move with Real Player Motion Technology to unlock Dramatic
Moments in the world’s most Immersive Atmospheres. And go on a global journey
with a star-studded cast of characters in The Journey: Hunter Returns. In FIFA
Ultimate Team, FUT ICONS, featuring Ronaldo Nazário and other football legends,
are coming to FIFA 18.
POWERED BY FROSTBITE
Attention to innovation in true-to-life action, new football worlds and
character depth, Frostbite helps to further blur the lines between the virtual
and real worlds. Using movie studio-style advanced shadowing and occlusion
techniques to benefit character rendering and overall pitch presentation, FIFA
18 delivers the most visually arresting and authentic football
simulation ever.
PLAYER CONTROL
Real Player Motion Technology: The all-new, game-changing animation system
utilizes pose trajectory matching on every frame to deliver the
franchise’s most responsive and fluid gameplay ever. New motion capture
techniques and frame by frame animation transitions ensure gameplay accurately
represents the reality of football. Real Player Motion Tech is the catalyst for
an increased fidelity in movement for every player on the pitch, immediately
taking authenticity to another level.
Player Personality: Six new character archetypes and new player mapping
technology differentiate players on the pitch to give them their own distinct
identity. For the first time ever, real-world movements, size and attributes
inform how a player moves, allowing you to feel the life-like tendencies of the
world’s best. Ronaldo’s signature sprint, Sterling’s unique turns, and
Robben’s distinct arm movement are all immediately recognizable in
FIFA 18.
Dribbling Overhaul: In FIFA 18, you will run at defenders with confidence
knowing that the best players can change direction on a dime. New dribbling
mechanics enable players to inject more creativity into 1v1 situations. Take
more defined touches, make tighter turns, and explode into attack more
dynamically than ever before.
Responsive: Creative on-ball skills, contextual touches, and a re-imagining
of the control dribble mechanic give players new options when building up
attacks in tight spaces. Change direction with ease and feel your player respond
when you escape a defender lunging to tackle.
Explosive: Authentic and dynamic speed-based animations allow you to explode
more rapidly from controlled touches into full tilt sprints.
TEAM STYLES AND POSITIONING
New Player Positioning: With more freedom in motion, your teammates examine the
pitch and react accordingly; darting forward in coordinated runs, or moving into
space to provide consistent attacking support. New player positioning gives you
a well-balanced and spread pitch with more opportunities in time and space to
read the play.• Team Styles: A deep set of authentic playing styles
attributed to several teams put the most-recognized tactics on the pitch in FIFA
18 – now in AI you will immediately recognize the tiki-taka of some of
Europe’s best clubs or the high-pressing style of teams in the Premier
League. Feel a change in defensive and attacking approaches every time you
choose a new club or opponent.
Dynamic Quick Substitutes: All-new context based substitution prompts allow
players to easily make changes without pausing the match. Whether it's a missed
chance, or necessary response to conceding a goal, you can instantly decide if a
change is needed without visiting the menu.
IMMERSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Regional Atmospheres: Authentic sun positions, cinematic atmosphere grading,
signature pitch-side fixtures, authentic broadcast overlays in La Liga and MLS,
on-pitch debris, club and stadium specific banners, adaptive commentary, and
changes in pitch quality all come together to bring the most immersive football
experiences to life in FIFA 18.• High-Def Dynamic Crowds: All-new individual
crowd reactions and expanded regional chant support have you feeding off the
energy of your supporters. Hear authentic chants build as you mount an attack,
incite realistic excitement when you score and even interact with the crowd
while celebrating.
DRAMATIC MOMENTS
Wonder Goals: New locomotion and finishing animations unlock more fluid striking
and heading, combining to increase the potential for more dramatic finishes.
Player Personality ensures the heroes of the game stand tall in the biggest
moments, finishing more often on the biggest stages.
New Crossing Control: All-new crossing controls provide the player with a
variety of options to put the ball into the box, creating dynamic attacking
chances. Whipped to the spot, arching, and back-stick crosses increase the
variety of delivery to accurately pick out the attacking player.
THE JOURNEY: HUNTER RETURNS
The World’s Game takes you on a global journey as Alex Hunter returns along
with a star-studded cast of characters and top football talent, like Ronaldo and
other European stars. After a breathtaking first season in the Premier League,
Hunter is gaining recognition from top clubs the world over and he is willing to
explore any options coming his way. He feels ready to take the next step, his
future is bright, and the world is talking about Hunter….but life in football
isn’t always fair. Tour the Football World: From a summer break in Brazil, to
a pre-season tour in Los Angeles, Alex Hunter experiences diverse football
landscapes in a truly global journey.
More to Play For: Chapter-based, short term objectives give Alex Hunter more
to play for as he navigates his way through the second season of a prospering
career.
A Star-Studded Cast: Cristiano Ronaldo leads a list of footballing greats
and new, diverse characters in a star-studded cast well-suited to a blockbuster
sequel.
Impactful Decisions: Players will be faced with bigger and more difficult
choices that will alter the story with long-term consequences. Shape The Journey
narrative in a personal way by making decisions that dictate Alex
Hunter's career and effect relationships with characters both on and off
the pitch.
Your Alex Hunter: Personalize the look of Alex Hunter by selecting his hair,
tattoos, and clothing from a series of options. You can even pick
Alex's dominant foot
to make sure he suits your playing style.
Local Multiplayer: Play The Journey as a team through local multiplayer, and
experience on-pitch action with friends.
New Playable Characters: Now players have the option to experience short,
standalone stories with new playable characters that Alex meets throughout
The
Journey.