FIFA 21 Next-Gen Cinematic Opening Video Arrives Ahead of PS5, Xbox Series X Launch
EA Sports has dropped a new FIFA 21 Next-Gen video in which they show the full 4K glory of the game. The game’s set to drop in the coming week for next-generation consoles, the Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S. Fans are certainly anticipating its arrival, as they’ll certainly be comparing it to other sports games that made the jump.
FIFA 21 Next-Gen Cinematic opening video unveiled
The FIFA 21 next-gen video showcases a young fan who is narrating about getting to see a live football game in person. From there, various players pop up as they are making their way into the stadium, hand in hand with young fans. Viewers see another face shot of cover star Kylian Mbappe waiting to enter. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold also pops up in the entrance scene.
From there, viewers are treated to more visuals. That includes pre-matchup shots from inside Anfield just before Liverpool and PSG do battle. The field, the fans, players, and coaches look more realistic based on this presentation.
On EA’s official FIFA 21 page, they note the game will have a “Next Level Realism” with the next-gen technology. That will include a greater definition in terms of player physiques, and of course, face scans that are looking more realistic than ever. Basically, gamers will become more immersed in the experience thanks to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles’ capabilities.
Gamers will also experience new gameplay along with those upgraded graphics. That includes implementing the PS5 DualSense Haptics similar to what NBA 2K21 is doing. In FIFA 21, it will give gamers a better feel for shots, passing, and tackling as the controller haptics respond to what happens in-game.
Real Player Motion Technology (RPMT) brings “enhanced physicality” with push-pull physics into the game. It’s what EA calls an “expanded player interaction system.”There should be a noticeable difference from the game’s opening play and in various set-piece situations.
Of course, sights and sounds will be key to the realistic experience. EA indicates that both the current and next-gen will bring the “ultimate EA Sports Atmospheric Audio experience” to gamers. Most likely, there will be a better presentation on FIFA 21 next-gen games, though. The above video showcases some of it.
Next-Generation game release details for PS5, Xbox Series X/S
The official release date for both EA’s Madden 21 and FIFA 21 is Friday, December 4. At that time, the games will arrive as an upgrade for those who have the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S. The Xbox Series consoles arrived on November 10, while PS5 arrived on November 12. Even so, they’ve been difficult to find since then for those who didn’t pre-order or camp out.
EA’s Dual Entitlement program is what will give gamers the upgrade. It requires having bought a digital or physical copy of the current-generation game for PS4 or Xbox One.
Customers who bought a physical copy of FIFA 21 for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to download the next-gen game from the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store on Friday, free of charge.
Those customers who bought the digital current-gen FIFA 21 games received a next-gen copy bundled with it. They’ll be able to download FIFA 21 next-gen from PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store on Friday, free of charge.
The game, along with EA’s Madden 21, will become the latest sports titles to make the transition. They’ll likely be compared to 2K’s NBA 2K21 next-gen. The game made the jump right as the next-gen consoles arrived and it has received generally positive reviews so far.
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