FIFA 21 is nearly here – What should you expect with the new title?

It has been little more than a year since FIFA 20 first made its way onto our screens and, despite some initial delays earlier this month, we are now able to anticipate the release of its successor, FIFA 21, just a few short days from now. 

With its release later in October, FIFA 21 will mark more than a quarter of a century for the franchise and, following the controversy of last years’ release – after all, #FixCareerMode is still a sore spot for plenty of fans – an opportunity for EA to redeem itself, and to draw that proverbial a line in the sand by demonstrating once and for all its ability to cater to its own fanbase. 

2020 has already seen the release of a good variety of games for sporting fans, which means that FIFA 21 will not only be swimming against the stream of its own rocky history, but also against a new wave of competition for players. 
So, whether you’ve embraced the forgive-and-forget philosophy, or you’re still feeling a little sore over the mistakes and misses made by EA last year, read more below to find out everything you need to know about FIFA 21 as we head towards its release. 

The Return of Career Mode

This is, perhaps, the defining feature fans are looking out for in FIFA 21, and overlooking this could well have spelled the end of many fans’ infatuation with FIFA, who could well have moved away without a second look in favour of more detailed management games like Football Manager. 
So far, the reviews seem favourable, particularly when they take into account the latest addition to the mode: an interactive match sim, which enables the player to dip in and out of the match at will, rather than having to simply stand on the side-lines and look on as defeat grows increasingly certain. 
Add into the mix improved position training, match sharpness, schedule planning and active team training, and it looks as though devotees of Career Mode may well be pacified by this latest release. 

Boosted AI Performance

If your interest in previous titles has been waning, then FIFA 21 might just be the key to reviving your passion for the game.

Improved AI in the opposition ensures that this latest release will present a fresh set of challenges as the opposition ramps up its intelligence, and offers up a worthy adversary to even the most seasoned players.
In your own team, EA is confident that you will see strong improvement in positional awareness, avoiding some of the frustrations of earlier titles. Characters will feel more like their real-world counterparts, which gives the player more scope for building a dream team. Now, it looks as though the game will truly be able to match the player, and offer a more realistic simulation than we have ever seen before in FIFA titles.

Enhanced Customisation Features

With more than 17,000 real players, more opportunities than ever before to customise, hone, train and perfect your team, and a wide variety of alternative environments to give you a much-needed break from the pitch, players will be able to truly customise their experience, and ensure that gameplay is always optimised for their unique interests. 

Better Mechanics for Matches 

EA have focused a great deal of effort on improving movement, and ensuring more creativity from the player when they make their passes. From scrambles to collisions, FIFA 21 makes full use of the latest in game development to ensure a more realistic – and much more dynamic – experience for new and veteran players alike. 
Its release is anticipated for the 9th October 2020.