With league championships coming to a close throughout Europe, and UEFA’s elite competition finals set to draw the curtains on another dramatic year of club football, supporters across the continent are beginning to turn their attention towards this summer’s European Championships.
As hosts of EURO 2024, Germany expect to welcome millions of fans across the country as twenty-four nations battle it out to be crowned kings of Europe.
The excitement and passion for football throughout the host nation promises to generate an unforgettable atmosphere for those making the journey to Germany, however, with the news that FC 24 will welcome the European Championships tournament to the game this summer at no additional cost, football fanatics across the globe will also be able to enjoy the full UEFA EURO 2024 experience without leaving the comfort of their own homes.
More than just a game, FC 24’s EURO 2024 update will allow players to live the dream of bringing glory to an entire country playing as football’s biggest stars as they represent their nations.
In a summer that promises to be swept up in Euro fever everywhere you look, from big screened fan zones to the online world including the best slot sites in the UK, everything will be European Championship themed, adorned in national flags, and no doubt with special Euro’s offers. These next few months really are going to be the perfect time immerse yourself right amongst it through FC 24’s tournament experience.
Enhanced gameplay and playable mode adjustments?
With FC 24 beginning a new era in EA Sports’ football world, exciting new gameplay features have already been enjoyed throughout the year. Now, as players eagerly await the EURO 2024 release, it will be fascinating to see if any new features are implemented into the update.
Having already taken the gaming world by storm, being the UK’s best-selling video game in 2023, FC 24’s release last September launched a new innovative approach to the previously used volumetric capture technology. Introducing HyperMotion V, EA Sports utilised artificial intelligence to extract players’ movement data from real match footage, creating an intricately detailed and realistic experience.
Not only has the authentic player movement allowed FC 24 players to feel more in control of their sporting idols than ever before, EA Sports also implemented a variety of tweaks to their gameplay modes, with passing receiving new and improved features such as ‘Precision Passing’, ‘Swerve On Demand’ and ‘Headers On Demand’. The outcome? A more true to life level of control over the accuracy and technique of passing within the game.
Attacking transitions and defensive actions also underwent a revamp, with the ‘Effort Dribble Touch’ feature allowing attackers to knock the ball in front as they run down the wing looking to set up their next touch. ‘Advanced Defending’ and new zonal tactics have also enabled players to master updated marking features with a fortune favours the brave approach to the high-risk strategy.
Part of the fascination of football games is the opportunity to replicate the world’s greatest talents from the palm of your hands. Through FC 24, EA Sports introduced the notable ‘PlayStyles’ feature, attributing trademark skills to specific players, creating an even more realistic environment that showcases the variation in different players’ expertly perfected talents.
With all of these features revolutionising aspects of EA Sports gameplay, fans will be keeping a keen eye peeled to spot if any further advancements are included into FC 24’s EURO 2024 release.
Ultimate Team and UEFA eEuro 2024
Since its introduction to the world in FIFA 09, Ultimate Teams has been one of the most popular gameplay modes throughout EA Sports’ recent history. The ability to compete online whilst building the “ultimate” team, collecting new packs and trading cards with other players, all while playing matches and completing challenges to further strengthen the squad, has proven a triumphant masterstroke from EA.
As the anticipation for EURO 2024 builds, FC 24 players will no doubt be desperate to add some of the tournament’s stars to their Ultimate Team, with fans receiving a free card back in December to whet the appetite for what could be in store this summer.
Of course, no discussion about FC 24’s EURO 2024 release could be complete without a mention to this summer’s eEURO tournament. While the eEUROs are an annual event for the esports calender, this year’s rendition coinciding with the official European Championship has created an extra buzz with the July final set to be hosted in Berlin just like the EURO 2024 final itself.
Fans will be able to tune in live at home and cheer on one the following confirmed eEURO 2024 finalists:
- RBLZ Vejrgang representing the Danish National Team
- eden_fines12 representing the Israeli National Team
- Obrun2002 representing the Italian National Team
- Andreas representing the Norwegian National Team
- AdrianCifuentes representing the Spanish National Team
- iMertAL representing the Turkish National Team
- CIG_ST92_UA representing the Ukrainian National Team
- Umut representing the German National Team
From esports to Ultimate Team, the release of FC 24’s EURO 24 update promises an exciting summer ahead for EA Sports’ fanatics.