EA SPORTS has unveiled a major update for FC 24, named the Festival of Football Update, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the game.
This update, centered around the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024, introduces a brand-new game mode and several enhancements across various game modes.
UEFA EURO 2024 Game Mode
The UEFA EURO 2024 Game Mode is a standout addition, offering players an immersive and authentic football experience. This mode features:
- Authentic Matches: Play through final, semi-final, and group-stage matches in nine real-life stadiums, with the option to choose from any of the 24 qualified teams or other European national teams available in the game.
- Match of the Day: Stay updated with real-life tournament matches, which will be reflected in the game up to the final match.
- Official Tournament Mode: Enjoy the complete UEFA EURO 2024 experience with official stadiums, broadcast packages, match balls, and the coveted trophy.
- Custom Tournaments: Create and play custom tournaments with teams and players not present in the official lineup.
- Player and Avatar Customization: Lead your nation as an individual player or a custom Avatar, earning up to seven PlayStyles through training drills.
Online Friendlies and European Journey
The update also enhances the multiplayer experience:
- Online Friendlies: Compete with friends using any of the 24 qualified teams or other European squads in the game, with cross-play available for players on the same platform generation.
- European Journey: Complete challenges themed around UEFA EURO 2024 to earn rewards across different game modes, with a final reward unveiled after the tournament ends.
Additional Gameplay Enhancements
Title Update #15 introduces several new features aimed at improving the overall gameplay experience:
- New Skill Move: The Double Touch Lane Change, a 4-star skill move, adds a new layer of technical play.
- New Celebration: Inspired by Cole Palmerβs season at Chelsea, this new celebration can be unlocked in various game modes.
Anyone else buying Cole Palmer just for his new celebration in FC24β¦? π₯Ά#FC24 #EAFC @EASPORTSFC
— OZiLLA (@ozilla_fc) June 5, 2024
Updates to Manager Career and Clubs
For Manager Career enthusiasts, the update brings significant enhancements to youth scouting and development:
- Youth Prospects: Scout players with 90+ potential and develop two PlayStyles+ over the course of their career, providing a unique way to nurture generational talent.
Clubs players will benefit from:
- Double XP Multiplier: Earn double XP after matches, accelerating progression for Virtual Pros. Performance in matches will further boost the amount of XP gained.
New Player Star Heads
Title Update #15 also adds 27 new player star heads, improving the likeness of players across the Premier League, including stars like Rodri, Sven Botman, Pedro Porro, and Eberechi Eze.
New #FC24 star heads with the EURO 2024 Update π
π·π΄ Radu Dragusin (Tottenham)
ππ· Dominik Livakovic (FenerbahΓ§e)
π·πΈ Lazar Samardzic (Udinese)
π΅π± Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal) pic.twitter.com/w7A9hBZwiO— ππππππππ ππΎ (@theinfinityfc) June 6, 2024
The update is now available for download on all supported FC 24 platforms.