After revealing the cover art for the upcoming EA Sports FC 24 earlier this week, which received significant criticism from PC Gamer’s resident football fan Rich Stanton, the anticipation surrounding the game has further intensified. Stanton openly expressed his disappointment, stating that the cover art featured “the most jankass footballer faces you’ve ever seen.”
As Electronic Arts’ first football game after FIFA, the success of EA Sports FC 24 is crucial, given the FIFA series’ long-standing position as the company’s cash cow. It is clear that EA needs to make the right moves to ensure a successful transition to their new venture.
Mixed Reactions to the First Gameplay Trailer
To add fuel to the fire, Electronic Arts has now shared the first gameplay trailer for EA Sports FC 24. However, the reaction from fans has been far from unanimous. The YouTube comments section displays a diverse range of opinions, with some expressing disappointment and others cautiously optimistic.
Many fans criticized the absence of actual gameplay footage in a trailer labeled as such, highlighting the need for clearer representation of the game’s features. While some users resorted to sarcasm, stating that EA never fails to disappoint, others acknowledged that there were indeed brief glimpses of gameplay from 1:19 to 1:21 in the video.
Managing Expectations and Attention to Detail
While a less-than-stellar cover art or a weak trailer may not necessarily sink EA’s football franchise, it is important to consider the weight of expectations surrounding this release. With 30 years of FIFA games backing it, EA Sports FC 24 has some room to correct its course before fans genuinely lose faith.
However, given the magnitude of this venture, it is somewhat surprising that the pre-release hype has been lackluster so far. Attention to detail and a genuine focus on meeting fan expectations should be at the forefront of EA’s efforts. Treating EA Sports FC 24 as just another annual addition to an established franchise could potentially undermine its success.
EA Sports FC 24 will be available for PC users on Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as through the EA Play Pro subscription service. The standard edition is set to release on September 29, while the Ultimate and EA Play Pro editions will go live on September 22.
