Summary
Electronic Arts has recently launchedEA Sports FC 24update #12, bringing some fixes and enhancements to the game while addressing various aspects to improve the overall gaming experience for players. ThisEA Sports FC 24update was released across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
EA Sports FC 24marks Electronic Arts' venture into the football simulation genre without theFIFAlicense, introducing new features and gameplay mechanics. Developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania, the game leverages HyperMotion V technology to deliver realistic player movements and ball physics.EA Sports FC 24’s addition of Evolutionsand mixed-gender teams in Ultimate Team mode has expanded the game’s diversity, offering players a more inclusive football experience; however, the game was not well-received.
One of the key areas addressed in the patch notes is related to Ultimate Team mode. The update specifically tackles a stability issue that could occur when removing expired items from Transfer Targets. This fix aims to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience for players engaging withEA Sports FC 24’s Ultimate Team features. Some changes have also been implemented in terms of general improvements, audio enhancements, and visual updates. The patch also includes updates to CONMEBOL tournaments, encompassing adjustments to competition seeds, kits, teams, and ad boards.
EA Sports FC 24is seeing a 30% drop in physical sales compared to FIFA 23, signaling challenges for the new series. Despite expectations of lower sales due to the rebranding, the game’s lack of innovation and the fan backlash have significantly contributed to its decline. The game was heavily criticized after its release and currently holds a “mixed” rating on Steam with over 27,000 negative reviews from players.
This suggests broader issues with the series' evolution, rather than just the loss of theFIFAbrand. However,EA Sports FC 24’s Switch version performs better. With update #12, Electronic Arts is making efforts to improve the game experience for players.
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EA Sports FC 24
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Get more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favorite modes and manage your club to victory with more tactical control than ever before. Get your team playing like the world’s best with FC IQ. An overhaul of tactical foundations across the game delivers greater strategic control and more realistic collective movement at the team level, while a new AI model, powered by real-world data, influences player tactics through all-new Player Roles. New additions to Manager and Player Career let you live out the biggest storylines from the real-world game with Live Start Points**; rewrite the stories of past ICONs with today’s teams in Player Career; and for the first time, play an authentic Women’s Career experience, taking control of a club or player from the top five women’s leagues.
