FIFA 22 is almost here, and we have a ton of details about what’s in store for this year’s instalment in the series.
The face of FIFA 21, Kylian Mbappe, is back to grace the boxart again this year.
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And no doubt PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players are excited to see what next-gen exclusive features FIFA 22 brings with it. So without further ado, let’s dive in.
FIFA 22 release date
FIFA 22 is launching on Friday, October 1, on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia, and Nintendo Switch.
The Ultimate Edition gave eager fans the chance to play early, from Monday, September 27.
EA Play members were granted Early Access from Wednesday, September 22.
There’s no free upgrade path for the game between console generations unless you buy the Ultimate Edition, but it’s the priciest option of the bunch so you’ll still be paying for the privilege of two copies, essentially.
FIFA 22 demo
EA pulled the plug on a FIFA 21 demo last year, and we got a repeat situation this year.
The alternative was early access via pre-orders or an EA Play subscription.
FIFA 22 preload and file size
By now, owners of the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition as well as EA Play subscribers have already had the chance to download and play the game.
For those of you getting the Standard Edition, preload has been available since Monday, September 27.
However, you can’t start playing until midnight local time on September 30 on console.
Things are a little different for PC players so check Origin and Steam store pages for final confirmation.
When it comes to file size, we’re looking at around 50GB but bear in mind that’s before taking the day one patch into account.
FIFA 22 editions explained
There are two variants of the FIFA 22 Standard Edition available, which are tied to last-gen and current gen consoles.
If you know you’re going to be upgrading from last-gen hardware to a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, then it’s worth picking up FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition.
This edition of the game comes with ‘Dual Entitlement’ which basically means you get the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version for free.
- FIFA 22 Standard Edition
- Team of the Week 1 Player
- Kylian Mbappé Loan Item
- FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick
- Career Mode Homegrown Talent
- Standard Edition prices vary depending on your platform:
- PS4 / Xbox One: £59.99 / $59.99
- PS5 / Xbox Series X|S: £69.99 / $69.99
- PC: £49.99 / $59.99
- FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition
- Team of the Week 1 Player
- Kylian Mbappé Loan Item
- FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick
- Career Mode Homegrown Talent
- Untradeable Ones to Watch Player Item (from Oct. 1)
- 4 days Early Access (from Sept. 27)
- 4600 FIFA Points
- Dual Entitlement – get PS5/ Xbox Series X|S upgrade for free (consoles only)
- Ultimate Edition prices vary depending on your platform:
- Consoles: £89.99 / $99.99
- PC: £69.99 / $79.99
You can pre-order FIFA 22 now from retailers, as well as digital storefronts.
FIFA 22 gameplay
FIFA 22 isn’t deviating too far from the series’ traditional gameplay, but EA has added a few new features to spice things up a bit this year.
Hypermotion is the most hyped addition to the game, and will only be found in the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, as well as Stadia.
The new animation system uses motion capture and a machine-learning algorithm to create a more realistic feel.
Career Mode is getting an overhaul, allowing players to create their own club.
You can pick your league, club name, home and away kits – the whole shebang.
Player Career is also getting a significant tweak, allowing your player to come off the bench during a match.
Volta Football mode has been revamped in the hopes of making it more popular with fans.
Signature moves will now be a thing, as is the new skill meter. For those wanting to play with friends, Volta Arcade lets you dive into fun party games for z “weekend-only, free-for-all, lighthearted bash”.
Ultimate Team will also be seeing some improvements with redesigned Division Rivals and FUT Champions.
There’s a new seasonal progression system, as well as Elite Division for more skilled players to compete.
FIFA 22 player rankings
The ratings for the top 22 FIFA players was announced via the EA Sports Twitter account with more detailed stats available on the website.
We’ve popped the player names and overall rating below but you can head to the EA site if you want a more granular breakdown.
- Lionel Messi – 93
- Robert Lewandowski – 92
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 91
- Kevin De Bruyne – 91
- Kylian Mbappé
- Lionel Messi – 93
- Robert Lewandowski – 92
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 91
- Kevin De Bruyne – 91
- Kylian Mbappé – 91
- Neymar Jr – 91
- Jan Oblak – 91
- Harry Kane – 90
- N’Golo Kanté – 90
- Manuel Neuer – 90
- Marc-André Ter Stegen – 90
- Mohamed Salah – 89
- Gianluigi Donnarumma – 89
- Karim Benzema – 89
- Virgil Van Dijk – 89
- Joshua Kimmich – 89
- Heung Min Son – 89
- Alisson – 89
- Thibaut Courtois – 89
- Casemiro – 89
- Ederson – 89
- Saido Mané – 89
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