IT'S IN THE GAME
FIFA 22 release date, web app, pre-order details as player ratings causes stir among fans with Cristiano Ronaldo dropping out of top two
FIFA 22 is the latest instalment of the franchise that EA Sports develops for its hundreds of millions of players buying copies each year.
Last year, with FIFA 21 the game recorded record number of copies sold said to be over 325 million.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's rating was revealed earlier this month but despite it being the best in the Premier League he is only the third best player on FIFA 22.
Messi remains the best player on the new edition while ratings for the Premier League and La Liga players have drawn lots of attention with Manchester United star Mason Greenwood lower than Fred.
Fans anticipate the release of the game every year since 1993.
When is FIFA 22 being released?
The new FIFA is available to buy TODAY, Friday October 1.
While the game is already out to pre-order there are a few options if you can't wait until October.
The FIFA 22 Web App and early access for EA Play subscribers launched on Wednesday, September 22, while the Mobile released a day later, on Thursday, September 23.
FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition also gave players early access to play, releasing on Monday September 27.
This edition gives you the following if it is pre-ordered:
- Untradeable Ones to Watch Player Item from October 1
- 4 Days Early Access
- 4600 FIFA Points
- Team of the Week 1 Player item
- Kylian Mbappé Loan item
- FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick
- Career Mode Homegrown Talent
Who is commentating on FIFA 22?
This year, commentary on the game will be delivered by Alex Scott and Sterwart Robson.
This will be only the second game since FIFA 11 that doesn't feature Martin Tyler and Alan Smith commentating.
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FIFA 22: Leagues and teams
The Indian Super League is the newest addition to the FIFA 22 game.
A league that hasn't been seen in previous years but with growing interest and a huge fan base EA Sports have introduced it.
FIFA 22 has over 17,000 players across 700+ teams in 100 stadiums and over 30 leagues.
FIFA 22 is playable on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia.
Some teams however do not have their league opponents in the game and can be found under the Rest of World category.
These teams include Kaizer Chiefs, CSKA Moscow, Dynamo Kyiv, Shakhtar Donetsk and even the Soccer Aid lineup.
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FIFA 22: Features
There will be some new features and technology seen in the new FIFA.
Hypermotion gameplay is said to elevate every match in all modes on the latest consoles.
EA also claim that 'True Ball Physics' will reach new levels of realism.
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This includes speed, swerve, air drag, air resistance, and even friction will create the feel of the real thing.
One popular addition to the gameplay might come from the 'Explosive Sprint' feature which will improve the dynamic of one-on-ones, while giving players more control when dribbling and defending while accelerating.
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