The latest version of the hugely popular console game is coming soon. GOAL tells you all you need to know about the new edition
The next FIFA video game – FIFA 23 – is not far from hitting the shelves and gamers across the world cannot wait to get their hands on it.
It will be the final collaboration between EA Sports and FIFA as the two are set to part ways after almost three decades of association.
The new video game promises a lot and fans will hope it ends up being the best entry in the franchise. KYEYGAMER is here to provide you all the details on FIFA 23, including release dates, how much it costs to buy, the consoles it is playable on and more
When will FIFA 23 be released?
EA Sports sticks to a Friday release in the final week of September and we can grab a copy of FIFA 23 on September 30, 2022.
EA Sports has priced FIFA 23 at £59.99 in the UK for the standard edition. The next-gen versions will be a bit dearer and will cost £69.99.
EA Play subscribers might also benefit from a 10 per cent discount if they pre-order.
Meanwhile, the Ultimate edition is more expensive than the standard edition and is priced at £89.99.
In the U.S., standard edition FIFA 23 games will cost $59.99 on PS4 and Xbox One, with a bump in price for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at $69.99. The Ultimate edition of FIFA 23 is priced at $99.99.
You can see the full price list based on console and edition in the table above.
Which consoles will FIFA 23 be out on?
FIFA 23 will be released on next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia.
What new features will FIFA 23 have?
FIFA Ultimate Team
FUT 23 brings a revamped Chemistry system to add a new dimension to gameplay and while building a new squad.
Women’s Club Football
With Sam Kerr on the cover, EA Sports has finally introduced women’s club football in FIFA as Barclays FA Women’s Super League and Division 1 Arkema will be available to play for gamers at launch.
Crossplay in FIFA 23
Cross-play across various platforms have been made available for the first time in the series. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and PC versions of FIFA 23 will be cross-play compatible with one another, and PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of FIFA 23 will be cross-play compatible with one another.
Cross-play is initially enabled for all players when launching FIFA 23 for the first time, provided the platform level settings allow for it, and it can be opted out of at any time.
FIFA 23 Game Modes
EA Sports would not like to tinker much with the game modes and it should have the usual quartet of Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, and Volta.
Additionally, since this is a World Cup year, a World Cup game mode featuring the men’s and women’s tournaments will be included, which should excite fans.
“We are committed to ensuring the next FIFA is our best ever, with more features, game modes, World Cup content, clubs, leagues, competitions, and players than any FIFA title before,” stated FIFA in a release.
Enhancements in gameplay
EA continues to make improvements in gameplay and in FIFA 23 they have introduced the Hypermotion2 Technology. This will help the game capture twice as much real match data with over 6000 true-to-life football animations, delivering realism at its best.
How can you pre-order FIFA 23?
FIFA 23 is available for pre-order now from the official EA website. You can also order from GAME, Amazon, Very, and The Game Collection.
Pre-ordering the Standard Edition of FIFA 23 will also get you the following bonuses.
FUT Team of the Week 1 Player Item (Untradeable)
Kylian Mbappe Loan Item, for 5 FUT matches
FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick, for 3 FUT matches
Career Mode Homegrown Talent, local youth prospect with world-class potential
Whereas if you purchase the Ultimate Edition by August 21, the following benefits will be included.
A limited-time FIFA World Cup FUT Hero Player Item (Untradeable) on Nov 11
4,600 FIFA Points
3 days of early access
FUT Ones to Watch Player Item (Untradeable)
FUT Team of the Week 1 Player Item (Untradeable)
Kylian Mbappe Loan Item, for 5 FUT matches
FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick, for 3 FUT matches
Career Mode Homegrown Talent, local youth prospect with world-class potential
Like previous releases, gamers who pre-order are likely to receive early access to FIFA 23, which means they can play the game from Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Whereas, EA Play subscribers are eligible to get a 10-hour trial.
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe continues as one of the faces of the game, with women’s football star Sam Kerr joining the France international on the cover of the Ultimate Edition.
EA Sports announced that Mbappe and Kerr would be the Ultimate Edition cover stars on July 18, with the confirmation of the standard edition cover stars soon to follow.
Mbappe was then revealed to be the player who will grace the cover of the standard edition of the game this year.
