FIFA 14 announced

New gameplay features include Pure Shot and Dribble moves

Posted on Apr 17, 2013 - 10:11am EST

Electronic Arts today unveiled first details about FIFA 14, coming this Fall.

Finishing has been transformed with Pure Shot so players have the intelligence to adjust their stride and approach angle to find the best position for hitting the back of the net. New shot types include pure strikes, as well as off-balance and rushed shots. Plus, Real Ball Physics now determines the trajectories of balls, enabling players to kick the ball with force from distance, drill low rising shots with accuracy, and blast dipping or turbulent shots.

“FIFA 14 will play the way great matches are contested with build up through midfield, tension throughout the match as chances are created, and incredible finishing,” said David Rutter, Executive Producer for FIFA 14. “Opportunities in FIFA 14 will be rewarding and great goals will look stunning.”

Players will be able to create rewarding build up to opportunities and have the tools to dictate the tempo of a match through four new features. Protect The Ball will enable players to fend-off and block defenders from the ball while dribbling at any speed, or out-muscle opponents for position before receiving the pass. Teammate Intelligence has been improved on both sides of the ball. New decision-making logic promises smarter marking and improved run tracking where defenders recognize opportunities to provide support and win back possession, while attacking players have new ways to outsmart their opponents by creating space.

Changes to ball control add new tools to win the midfield battles. Sprint Dribble Turns enable players to turn in every direction at sprint speed while preserving momentum. Variable Dribble Touches introduce variety on touches when sprinting. Skilled players will have better touch and more control when sprinting with the ball.

FIFA 14 is also introducing a new way to play Career Mode. The Global Scouting Network brings the world of professional scouting to life. Players now develop and refine a scouting network and search for talent year-round. Scouts can evaluate players all over the world to uncover the attributes and traits of every player in the game, in preparation for the transfer windows.

The game will also feature changes to FIFA Ultimate Team, a new online Mode that will encourage social competition, and multiple new features and benefits to EA SPORTS Football Club.

FIFA 14 is in development at EA Canada and will be available in stores world-wide this fall for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. EA also says that additional platforms will be revealed in the months ahead.