The announcement about FIFA 14 and the new EA SPORTS IGNITE Engine was made during the Xbox One reveal event. The competition has been relatively quiet about their new Engine that takes elements from Hideo Kojima’s incredible looking FOX Engine. It is clearly evident that IGNITE has many similarities to the Frostbite Engine that will power the Battlefield 4 and Need For Speed Rivals. Certain members of the press have seen the IGNITE engine running in FIFA 14 and claim that the visual improvements are ‘strikingly apparent’.
An article published by T3 gives us more information about what the FIFA development team hope to achieve with IGNITE. The next-gen version of FIFA 14 will feature over 1000 new animations, out of which 200 are dedicated to scoring goals. Along with that “four times the amount of decisions being made at any one time” and there could be a possibility of an AI masterclass.
The game engine further impressed the T3 crew, who added “the new physical play system was the focus, with gamers now able to distribute players’ weight to fend off the opposition or play to their strengths” and “your team mates also behave noticeably more like an actual team, with players making contextually appropriate runs, be they into the box or to cover, depending on your movements. You can also now choose to avoid collisions or take a hit for the team depending on the challenge.”
Here is the official Next-Gen FIFA 14 trailer released by EA SPORTS during the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2013 (E3 2013) in Los Angeles. Have a look..
With every good news there is some bad news that follows and unfortunately there is some bad news for PC gamers. FIFA 14 on PC will not utilize the next-gen EA SPORTS IGNITE Engine announced at the Xbox One reveal event.
As soon as the next-gen FIFA 14 was unveiled, questions started popping up on social networks. Would FIFA 14 on PC use the IGNITE Engine? But an answer from EA Sports was provided courtesy of UK Community Manager Rob Hodson and it’s not one the PC gamers wanted to hear.
Asked about the reasons why there won’t be Next-Gen FIFA 14 for PC, EA Sports executive VP Andrew Wilson told Polygon, one of the reasons is that the average PC users specs are too low to support the new Next-Gen features of the IGNITE Engine, but he also added that the it might make its way to the PC platform at some point in the future.
“Even though there were some PCs on the marketplace that could run that engine, the lion’s share of PCs on the marketplace could not.
“So could I see the potential for EA Sports Ignite to make it to PC in the future? Yes, I think it’s possible, but a couple of things need to happen.”
There is no doubt that the PC FIFA community feels let down, but if you look back in April when FIFA 14 was unveiled for current-gen, you will remember the game was announced for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Therefore, the PC version would be running on the current-gen engine has been known for some time now.
DESCRIPTION AND KEY FEATURES
During the recently held Electronic Entertainment Expo 2013 (E3 2013) in Los Angeles, EA SPORTS Press Team came out with a fact sheet detailing the features of the Next-Gen FIFA 14 this fall. Here is the complete fact sheet..
Description
Fuelled by EA SPORTS IGNITE, FIFA 14 will feel alive with players who think, move, and behave like world-class footballers, and dynamic stadiums that come to life. Players have four times the decision making ability and feel alive with human-like reactions, anticipation, and instincts. With 10 times more animation depth and detail than previous consoles, FIFA 14 delivers the dynamic movements and biomechanics of the world’s best footballers. Players are agile and athletic as they plant, pivot and cut, and explode out of each step. The increased fidelity has a game-changing effect on gameplay. Plus, the artistry and athleticism of footballers will come to life with the addition of hundreds of new types of skills and hundreds of new behaviors. And for the first time ever, fans will feel the electricity of a living stadium as the emotions of new 3D crowds rise and fall around the stories on the pitch.
Key Features
EA SPORTS IGNITE – Ignite blends new technology with the best rendering, run-time physics, animation, intelligence, locomotion, and online systems from across EA into one powerful, new engine. Athletes possess human-like intelligence for advanced decision-making, players have true athletic motion, and living worlds make the game experience as rich and dynamic as real-world stadiums.
Pro Instincts - Players will make intelligent decisions with human-like reaction times, moving instinctively around the pitch like world class footballers. Players will anticipate moves to seal off opponents and intercept passes, skip over tackles and out-stretched legs to avoid collisions, and slow opponents by hooking or holding an arm.
Precision Movement - With 10 times more animation depth and detail, EA SPORTS IGNITE delivers the dynamic movements and biomechanics of the world’s best footballers. Every step counts as players now plant, pivot and cut, change direction and shift their momentum with the agility and explosiveness of elite athletes. Player acceleration and deceleration is more realistic with a game-changing effect on gameplay. Players feel more grounded, agile and explosive, and manage their momentum with distinct foot plants and push-offs.
Elite Technique - Harnessing the power and memory of the new consoles, FIFA 14 delivers hundreds of never-before-seen new skills and behaviors. Players have an arsenal of new shot types such as side volleys, defections, power chips and first time screamers, and new passes such as touch, over-head, slice and lobs. New behaviors include trapping the ball in stride at pace, panic turns when defenders are beaten, off-balance shots, missed shot reactions, and more.
Living Worlds - The world inside the stadium feels alive and stunning 3D crowds and dynamic sidelines impact the experience. Players are also aware of the match and what needs to be done to get a result—their sense of urgency increases as the match draws on, and if a goal is needed, they rush to take a throw-in or corner if time is running down.
Pure Shot – Players have the intelligence to adjust their stride and approach angle to find the best position for hitting the back of the net. Well-hit balls feel satisfying and goals are rewarding. As well as quality strikes, players can now shoot while off balance or rushed.
Real Ball Physics - Strike the ball with more force and finesse. Realistic ball physics now determines the trajectories of balls in game, enabling players to strike the ball with force from distance, drill low rising shots with accuracy, and blast dipping or swerving shots, just like real footballers.
Protect The Ball - Dominate midfield and dictate the tempo. Fend-off and block defenders from the ball while dribbling at any speed. Protect the ball from opponents to control play through midfield and dictate the pace of the match. Plus, out-muscle opponents for position before receiving the ball, then turn defenders to carve out opportunities.
Teammate Intelligence - Better decision-making delivers tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking. Defenders recognize opportunities to provide support and win back possession. Attacking players have new ways to outsmart their opponents by creating space for themselves, running along the backline and checking their pace.
Sprint Dribble Turns - Utilize quick, explosive cuts and turns to beat defenders one-on-one while sprinting with the ball. Players can move in any direction, preserving their natural momentum and maintaining possession of the ball.
Variable Dribble Touches - The First Touch Control of dribbling varies a player’s touch when dribbling with pace. Skilled players stand out while less skilled players will experience fewer perfect touches and more uncertainty dribbling.
Skill Games - A competitive practice mode to learn or master the fundamental skills necessary to compete at FIFA 14. Become a better player, faster, no matter what your skill level, competing against yourself or friends in all-new mini-games.
Career Mode - Search for talent year-round with the new Global Transfer Network that brings the world of professional scouting to life. Develop and refine your own scouting network. Evaluate footballers to uncover the attributes of players who could bolster your squad during the transfer windows. A new hub delivers easy navigation, fewer interruptions and live scouting reports.
Complete Authenticity - 500 officially licensed clubs, over 30 leagues and more than 15,000 players.
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