EA Announces Open-World Feature Will Be Introduced In Future FC Titles

Game developer EA has confirmed they are looking to introduce an open-world element to future EA FC games.

Reminiscent of a similar feature on the NBA2K series, players in EA FC and EA’s Madden NFL and College Football games will soon be able to explore and play in an expansive, free-roam experience.

In a video which has recently emerged online, EA president Cam Weber confirmed the new feature.

He said: “Our teams are hard at work on a couple of new projects.

“They’re building unique, new experiences. Virtual open-world playground space, where you, your friends and the fan community can come together to experience avatar-based collective play – both competitive and casual.

“These new experiences will have creativity, connection, self-expression and emergent gameplay at the forefront.

“Now we are talking about two distinctly different experiences for FC and our American football franchises.

“And while we’re not ready to share more just yet, we are incredibly excited to release these new experiences into our ecosystems in the years ahead.”

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Though Weber did not give more details, this announcement represents a huge development for the series.

Accused by many of going stale, the FIFA/EAFC franchise has been crying out for innovation.

And while it may not be to everyone’s taste, this is certainly new and exciting for many.

We do not yet know the specifics of the feature, but images teased in the background suggest players will be able to explore a range of environments.

There is potential to drop in and out of kick-a-bouts at the park, or walk around stadiums as if you were there as a fan.

There are huge possibilities for the game mode, and it could rekindle some lost love among players disappointed with this year’s game.

EA FC Open World Isn’t Something All Fans Are Interested In

But while some have greeted the announcement warmly, others are less enthused.

One user on X (formerly Twitter) joked: “But you’d still have to press a button seven times for it to register,” – a reference to EA FC 25’s laggy and unresponsive gameplay.

Others pointed out that there may be a limited scope for what can actually be done in an open-world football game besides different ways to play football.

And a particularly disgruntled fan added that this new feature was “the definition of not knowing what your players actually what.”