Soccer is the most followed sport in the world, attracting billions of viewers every year. The sport has the ability to influence the lives of a huge population for whom soccer is more than just a game. For those who cannot achieve their dream of playing soccer on the field, the virtual world provides the means to live their life in the soccer community, taking up various roles.
Over the years fans have expressed their desire to see new soccer games come out to provide a distinct experience. EA Sports has maintained a monopoly for almost two decades, taking advantage of the plethora of licenses at their disposal. Fortunately, for the video game enthusiasts, fresh titles are either under development or launching soon, making the market ever more competitive and diverse for the customers to choose from. Here is a look at three upcoming soccer games.
EA Sports FC 25-2024
EA Sports will release their annual flagship product in early October. With less than months to go to the release, fans are excited to witness the brand reveal the features of the new edition. According to reports, EA Sports will be rolling out the first piece of official communication about the game in early July, with regular updates about the different features and modes of the game. Erling Haaland is expected to continue as the cover star of the game.
EA Sports has decided to include EA FC 24 as a free-to-play game for PlayStation Plus members. Fans can download the game for free until June 17. The news came out after supporters revealed their disappointment with the lack of improvement in the product as compared to the previous editions. According to the video game and entertainment media house, IGN, EA Sports FC 24 gets a rating of seven from a possible 10.
UFL-2024
Strikerz Inc. are in the process of launching the latest free-to-play soccer game known as UFL. In progress for quite some time, the game is expected to hit the market in the coming months. The title will be powered by Unreal Engine 5 and will include both single-player and multiplayer modes. The first trailer of the game came out in 2022, featuring the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and more.
The developers have managed to do an impressive job by securing the licenses of top European clubs like West Ham United, Rangers, Celtic, Monaco, and Sporting Lisbon, among others. Regular updates are shared on the game’s official social media handles, building up the curiosity amongst the followers to finally try their hands at the final version.
FIFA 2K24-2025
The soccer world was thrown into shock by the rumors of FIFA joining hands with one of the most popular gaming companies on Earth, 2K Games. FIFA and EA Sports ended their 30-year partnership in 2022 with both parties going their separate ways. “We are developing new partners and a new game. Get ready!”, were the recent words of FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, who dropped a hint about the federation securing a new gaming house.
As reported by the reliable MohPlay Inc, 2K games will be the official license bearer of FIFA starting this year. They will release their first-ever version of a soccer game in late 2024. With the privilege of having the FIFA tag, licenses will not be a worry for 2K, allowing them to focus on building a never-before-seen soccer game for the fans. 2K games already boast some key partnerships including the likes of WWE and NBA.