FIFA 11 will be the 18th title in Electronic Arts' FIFA series of football video games. Developed by EA Canada, it will be published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label on 30 September 2010 in Australia, 28 September 2010 in North America and 1 October 2010 in Europe for all platforms except the Wii. The Wii version will be released on 3 October 2010 in North America and Europe. The Windows version of FIFA 11 will be the first in the series to use the same game engine as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
EA Sports has released the full fact sheet for the PC version of FIFA 11. The feature set resembles that of the 360/PS3 version, with the PC utilizing the same engine, though it has a few PC specific touches.
The EA SPORTS soccer engine that drives the award-winning FIFA franchise on Xbox 360 and PS3 has arrived on PC, delivering next generation console-quality gameplay, game modes and graphics. The physics-based, data-driven technology delivers true freedom on the pitch with individuality of player control and movement, sophisticated ball touches, and physical interaction between players. It is the most complete simulation of football on PC.
The market-leading true 360° Dribbling system gives players precise control of the ball and next generation animation technology delivers Skilled Dribbling, enabling skilled players to face defenders and use highly responsive lateral dribbling to skip past them. Plus, Physical Play has been improved using collision sharing, creating a varied, less predictable, and extended fight for possession between players.
Live out the fantasy of playing as a professional player in Virtual Pro. Put yourself in the game using Photo Game Face and then embark on a career with 230 accomplishments to master across all games modes. Begin in the Practice Arena where players can perfect their skills before stepping onto the pitch. Utilize Customizable Set Pieces to create your very own free kicks and corners from up to 32 different dead ball situations for use on match day. Record and test plays before taking them onto the pitch.
FIFA Soccer 11 delivers stunning player renders for every player, 62 different stadiums and front end menus with mouse and keyboard support for fast and easy navigation. New features and innovations will be revealed in the coming months.
New featuresNext Gen Soccer Engine: The physics-based,
data-driven technology behind the EA SPORTS soccer engine has been
optimized for PC. Experience true freedom on the pitch with
individuality of player control and movement, sophisticated ball
touches, and physical interaction between players.
Next Gen Gameplay: The high quality gameplay,
innovative game modes and stunning graphics that have made FIFA the
highest rated sports game on the PS3 and Xbox 360 and winner of over 50
sports game of the year awards arrives on PC.
Virtual Pro: Live out the fantasy of being a real life player by
creating yourself in game with a 3D head using Game Face. Play as
yourself across any mode. Grow your player attributes through 230
accomplishments and take your Virtual Pro online to become a global
superstar.
Customizable Set Pieces - Design and record your
very own free kicks and corners for use on match day. Assign a specific
run or movement to every outfield player on your team one at a time,
and then combine them for the perfect set piece. Record, test and
perfect them in the Practice Arena, then trigger in game.
Practice Arena—Work on individual and team skills
in a fully featured practice mode before stepping on the pitch. Select
the number of attackers and defenders you want in play (eg 11v11, 5v5,
or even 5v3), and practice in open play or from set pieces.
360° Dribbling—The market-leading true 360°
dribbling system improves dribbling control from 8 directional to full
360° control. Players can now find spaces between defenders that
previously were not possible.
Skilled Dribbling—Next gen animation warping
technology provides unprecedented control. Skilled players now have the
ability to face a defender and use highly-responsive lateral dribbling
to skip past him.
Physical Play— New next gen collision sharing
technology creates a varied, less predictable, and extended fight for
possession between the dribbler and a defender.
Player Urgency—Improved urgency AI logic, with over
50 next gen movement cycles, delivers more intelligent positioning and
awareness so your players stay focused on the ball and move at a speed
appropriate to the action.
Advanced Attacking —Players analyze space more effectively, curve runs to create passing lanes and vary attacking options.
Improved Defending Options — Defenders multi-task
and play more intelligently by covering dangerous spaces left by
out-of-position teammates. Better effort clearance logic, such as
sliding to block crosses and overhead kick clearances, give defenders
more tools to prevent goal-scoring opportunities.
Goalkeeper Intelligence —Goalkeepers now have more
urgency and better perception of where to intercept loose balls,
resulting in a more responsive and powerful rushing system. New
animation warping technology provides game-realistic goalkeeper
positioning and momentum, resulting in more varied scoring
opportunities.
LAN Play — Host LAN parties and play friends online without being connected to EA servers.
PC Tools — Innovations to improve the experience, including VOIP support and lobbies for match-making by skill and geographical location.
Football World Integration—Go to
easportsfootball.com to create your Game Face, search out rivals on
global PC Leaderboards and create a PC-specific Friends Lists.
Stunning Next Gen Graphics—High quality renders that bring every player on the pitch to life, plus 62 different stadiums.
Complete Authenticity —Over 30 officially licensed leagues, 500 licensed teams and more than 15,000 players.
FOR Xbox 360 & PS 3: * Personality+ (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) is a system intended to improve the way that players' individual abilities are reflected in-game, resulting in clearer differentiation between players. Personality+ utilises a database containing 36 attributes and 57 traits for each player, maintained by a worldwide network of 1700 scouts, editors, and reviewers.
* Pro Passing (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) is a new passing system where the gamer's own accuracy with the control pad, as well as the situation and skills of the players on the pitch, determines the accuracy of each pass.
* Creation Centre (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) is a new web-based application which allows the user to create material to download to their console and share with their friends. Created teams names, kits, players and home stadia can be customised and players can be edited in a more in-depth way than before. Create a player by choosing his appearance, accessories and attributes and then create an original team with a distinctive crest and kits, complete with home stadium.
Recommended Specs: CPU with Dual core processor (Core duo 2 or
better). Intel Core2Duo @ 2.4Ghz on Windows XP / Windows Vista /
Windows 7. 1 Gigabyte of RAM (2 GB required for Windows Vista / Windows
7). DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D accelerated 256 MB video card or
equivalent (must support Shader Model 3.0 or above). ATI RADEON HD
3870. NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800 GT
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