REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced the Festival of Football update to EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile ahead of the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament. In this free in-game update* fans can experience the authentic UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament and all 24 qualified federations (and more) on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch™, and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile. Players can lead their nations to European glory as the best players from across The World’s Game go head-to-head to become Champions of Europe.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to be introducing UEFA EURO 2024 to EA SPORTS FC experiences for the very first time, a tournament that creates such excitement, outstanding competition, and moments to remember each year,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP and Group GM, EA SPORTS FC. “With this in-game update, fans can make history alongside some of the best players in Europe, living every twist and thrill of the iconic competition’s experience through all 24 federations and a variety of authentic kits, real-life stadiums, game modes and more.”
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 puts players on the pitch in Germany with an immersive UEFA EURO 2024™ experience that mirrors the authentic details of the tournament, from national team kit updates to real-life stadiums, as well as updated star heads to bring the faces of Europe’s best to the international stage.
“We are delighted to announce the inclusion of UEFA EURO 2024 within EA SPORTS FC and to see it in action as part of the upcoming eEURO finals," said Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA Marketing Director. “The global reach of EA SPORTS FC will allow millions of fans to connect with and experience the tournament like never before and lead their favourite nation virtually, from group stage through to knockouts."
Players can lead their country, play as a star of their chosen national team, or as their very own custom player. The in-game tournament offers players a variety of modes as they play their way to glory: in single player tournament mode, in kick-off, or head-to-head against friends online.
- In Lead Your Nation mode, fans can put themselves in the heart of UEFA EURO 2024™ by leading their nation to victory, taking the tournament by storm as a real footballer or with a custom player. As they play through the stages, fans can choose to navigate the tournament as a player, while enjoying the opportunity to complete training drills to earn PlayStyles, improving their game on the way to the trophy.
- Players can also experience UEFA EURO 2024™ in a single-player Tournament Mode that allows them to write (or rewrite) the future of their nation. Choosing between one of the 24 qualified countries, or another European nation, fans can play their way out of true-to-life groups and through the knockouts.
- In Kick-Off Mode, fans can challenge one another or play against the CPU AI in an authentic tournament experience, selecting from a Group Stage or Knockout Round match, including updated “Match of the Day” fixtures that mirror the authentic tournament matchups.
- Friends can also go head-to-head and experience the excitement of the UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament with authentic matchups in Online Friendlies Mode.
An all-new set of ‘Challenges’ will allow fans to experience UEFA EURO 2024™ while earning rewards that can be unlocked/used in Football Ultimate Team, Clubs, Player and Manager Career.
Additionally, players can enjoy UEFA EURO 2024™ content in Football Ultimate Team, with a number of campaigns themed around the live action in Germany. These campaigns celebrate the players poised to lead their nations on the Path to Glory, breakthrough stars that emerge during the Group Stages, Greats of the Game who shone in past tournaments, and the best players across the whole month as the festival of football brings excitement and upgraded Player Items to Football Ultimate Team.
The UEFA EURO 2024™ will also be coming to EA SPORTS FC Mobile from June 12 to July 25, featuring an In-Game Event where users can experience the full campaign with all 24 qualified countries, and jump into Key Match, a brand-new way to play select real-world UEFA EURO 2024™ matchups. EA SPORTS FC Mobile will also feature Tournament Mode to play PvE matches, underlined by true-to-life authenticity to the game with two stadiums, national team flags and banners, broadcast transitions, and the UEFA EURO 2024™ song.
Watch the official gameplay trailer for UEFA EURO 2024™ in EA SPORTS FC here.
Read the full details of the UEFA EURO 2024™ in-game mode now available in EA SPORTS FC 24 as part of the latest Festival of Football Update here.
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is now available to PlayStation®Plus members to add to their catalogue until June 17**, making it the perfect time to join the club for the UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament arriving in-game. PlayStation Plus members can also kickstart their EA SPORTS FC experience or build up their existing squad with the PlayStation Plus Football Ultimate Team Starter Pack***, which includes 11 untradeable players and an Icon Loan Player Pick.
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch™. Download EA SPORTS FC Mobile on the App Store and Google Play Store to access the World’s Game in Your Pocket.
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*Requires EA SPORTS FC 24 (sold separately) and all game updates, EA Account and internet connection.
**PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup and offer may differ in certain regions. See retailer site for details. Active PlayStation Plus membership required.
***Conditions & restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-24/game-offer-and-disclaimers for details.
