Watch this: EA Sports FC 27 is reportedly becoming an open-world game.
If the rumors are to be believed, the biggest innovation in the next EA Sports FC title could be an open-world format.
EA Sports FC is becoming an open-world football game! At least, that’s what the latest rumors claim — and supposed footage from early testing is already circulating online.
But first, let’s clarify how a sports game can even take on an open-world format. For an example, look no further than the NBA 2K series, which for years has featured “The City” mode, allowing players to freely explore a city filled with courts, shops, and more. It seems EA Sports is planning to deliver something similar.
According to reports from Football Gaming Zone, the open world is expected to debut in the FC series next year, with EA Sports FC 27.
It’s said that the game will feature a city with a distinctly British look, divided into several regions—or “districts”—each themed around different football nations. These areas will serve as social hubs for players to meet and participate in various football-themed mini-games.
So far, six different mini-games have been mentioned:
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Kickabouts – Street football in 1v1, 2v2, or 3v3 format, with no fouls or offsides, walls in play, small pitches, and a focus on skill moves.
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Draw the Line – Similar to Career Mode training; the goal is to dribble the ball along shapes and paths marked on the pitch.
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Rush – A mode already known from FC games, but with even fewer rules.
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Closest to the Pin – A kind of football golf, where you try to get the ball as close as possible to a target spot.
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Balloon Ball – The aim is to hit balloons with the ball, with available power-ups.
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Foot Tennis – Classic foot-tennis — no further explanation needed.
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Although it’s still unclear whether the open-world aspect of the FC games will be an integral part of the main experience or a separate mode (similar to Battlefield Redsec), it’s already known that the existing Battle Pass will be integrated into this mode and will feature various cosmetic items.
Of course, none of this has been officially confirmed yet. And while plans for an open-world FC experience clearly exist, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll ultimately come to fruition. Still, we now have a clearer idea of the direction EA Sports intends to take with the world’s most popular football franchise.
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