EA Sports will reveal the latest edition of the most popular football game, FIFA 22, this year.
FIFA is one of the most popular games in the world. Ever since its inception in 1993, FIFA has gained popularity year after year. EA Sports is all set and expected to reveal FIFA 22, which will provide the latest version of their most successful football franchise of EA. These are early stages, and we have limited information about the game. Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including FIFA 22 release date, cover, career mode, how much it cost, the consoles it is playable on and new features.
LEAKS: Before the full release of FIFA 22, which is set for September 2024, the company may release the beta version in August 2024 for the fans to test.
FIFA 22 will be the first game to be made, especially for the latest next-gen gaming consoles, PlayStation 5 (PS5) and X/S, which is the latest Xbox series.
What is FIFA 22 Release Date?
There is no official announcement regarding the release date of FIFA 22 yet. Still, according to reports and sources, the game is speculated to be released in mid or late September 2024 or early October 2024.
Some sources have predicted that EA will release the game on 24 September 2024 across all formats for Standard Edition Owners.
Trailer
There is no trailer for FIFA 22 as of yet but since many years, the first trailer is usually released in June.
FIFA 22 Cover: Who is on the cover of FIFA 22?
The official cover for FIFA 22 has not been officially declared yet. Many superstars are rumoured and linked to be featured on the cover of the game. It is unclear if EA will use just one player or many players on its cover.
According to reports, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander Arnold and PSG star forward Kylian Mbappe are most likely to feature. EA used three different stars on the cover of FIFA 21- Eden Hazard, Virgil Van Dijk and Zidane.
What new features will FIFA 22 have?
Gameplay
FIFA 22 might make some minor changes in the gameplay. With the FIFA World Cup being held in 2024, there are numerous rumours that EA is creating a Worl Cup game mode.
Editions
According to reports, FIFA 22 is speculated to have three editions- Standard edition, Champion edition and the premium Ultimate edition.
New Icons
Every edition of the FIFA game see new Icons and EA is likely to introduce new icons in FIFA 22.
New Features
The following features can be expected in FIFA 22; New Engine, Dedicated Co-op FUT mode, upgraded graphics and performances, new star ratings. Italian club Atalanta recently signed an exclusive deal with Konami, which will feature in FIFA 22 under a different name.
Which consoles will FIFA 22 be out on?
The next-gen FIFA 22 will not be compatible with PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is expected to support the following platforms-
| FIFA 22 Consoles |
|---|
| Xbox Series X |
| Xbox Series S |
| Xbox One |
| Xbox One X |
| Xbox One S |
| PlayStation 5 |
| PlayStation 4 Pro |
| PlayStation 4 |
| PlayStation 4 Slim |
| Windows |
| Nintendo Switch |
| Google Stadia |
What is the price of FIFA 22?
| Console | Standard | Champions | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS4 & PS5 | £59.99 / $59.99 | £79.99 / $79.99 | £89.99 / $99.99 |
| Xbox One & Xbox Series-X | £59.99 / $59.99 | £79.99 / $79.99 | £89.99 / $99.99 |
| PC | £54.99 / $59.99 | £69.99 / $79.99 | £79.99 / $99.99 |
| Google Stadia | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Nintendo Switch | £44.99 / $49.99 | N/A | N/A |
EA will most likely use tiered pricing for FIFA 22, and the prices might be the same as FIFA 21. The base version of FIFA 21 price is $59.99 for Xbox One and PS4, while the base price for PS5 and Xbox One Series X is $69.99.The Champions Edition started at $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition initially cost $99.99.
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When can I pre-order FIFA 22?
The pre-order of FIFA 22 will start a couple of months before the release date, which is expected to be 24 September 2024. Gamers can pre-order FIFA 22 to enjoy discount and Team perks.
Who are the FIFA 22 top-rated players?
The upcoming FIFA 22 may surprise you with players rating; Lionel Messi is likely to be the best player on FIFA 22 with the highest rating, followed by names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, MO Salah and Karim Benzema.
The list of top 100 on the FIFA players rating will be updated after the official launch by EA.