EA has recently revealed the cover of its highly anticipated football simulation game, EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition. The cover features a lineup of both current football stars and legendary players from the past. However, the star-studded cover has raised some eyebrows due to the poorly rendered faces of the players, giving them an expression that seems to hide their pain. Accompanying the cover reveal is an announcement trailer, narrated by Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya, showcasing stunning cinematic visuals powered by the Frostbite Engine. Renamed as EA Sports FC, this game marks an important milestone for EA, as they gear up for an official reveal on July 13th, where they are expected to provide detailed information about the game’s new features and pricing.
Unsurprisingly, the internet wasted no time in creating memes based on the cover image of EA Sports FC 24. The memes mainly target the models of Brazilian legend Ronaldinho and Arsenal FC’s Bukayo Saka, as they bear little resemblance to their real-life counterparts. This is quite perplexing, considering that EA had previously managed to accurately depict Ronaldinho’s facial features in past FIFA games. Additionally, Italian maestro Andrea Pirlo appears to have a traumatized expression, gazing into the distance with wide, round eyes. Despite these minor criticisms, the trailer sets the stage for an exciting new era, providing a glimpse of player models engaging in playful banter within the locker rooms. The trailer also highlights notable figures such as David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Virgil van Dijk, and offers a sneak peek into the women’s division, with Chelsea FC’s Sam Kerr taking center stage. It’s worth mentioning that in FIFA 23’s Ultimate Edition, Kerr also appeared as the cover athlete alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé.
Cover Athlete Speculations and Release Details
Earlier this month, rumors suggested that EA Sports FC 24’s Standard Edition would feature Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as the cover athlete. However, the authenticity of this claim can only be confirmed on July 13th during the official reveal. On the other hand, the Ultimate Edition has already proven the rumors true by including a variety of footballing stars. Another report indicated that the game is expected to be released on September 29th, and the Ultimate Edition will grant players seven days of early access. This is a significant improvement compared to the three-day early access period provided for FIFA 23. Furthermore, details regarding file sizes for the closed beta have been leaked by an Xbox data miner, revealing that the game will occupy approximately 41.57GB on the Xbox Series X and 39.23GB on the Xbox One.
It’s important to remember the reason behind the name change from FIFA to EA Sports FC. EA Sports found itself in a financial dispute with the FIFA federation, which allegedly demanded over $1 billion every four years to grant them the rights to use the ‘FIFA’ name. In response, EA CEO Andrew Wilson rejected these demands, stating that the only value the license provided was the presence of the “four letters on the box.” In April, a new logo was introduced, featuring ‘EA Sports FC’ spelled out to resemble the upside-down triangle often seen floating above in-game players’ heads. Additionally, EA Sports has also announced the upcoming release of UFC 5, with a full reveal scheduled for September.
EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition has generated a buzz with its star-studded cover and announcement trailer. Although the cover has sparked internet memes due to the players’ poorly rendered faces, the trailer showcases the game’s potential and introduces exciting new features. Fans eagerly await the official reveal on July 13th, where they hope to gain more insight into the game’s content and pricing details. With speculations about the cover athlete and release date, EA Sports FC 24 is shaping up to be a highly anticipated addition to the football simulation genre.
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