The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 27, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›Video Games›EA Sports FC 24
Entertainment • Video Games

EA Sports FC 24

EA Sports FC 24 is an association football simulation video game developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and published by EA Sports.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

EA Sports FC 24 is an association football simulation video game developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and published by EA Sports. It is the first entry in the EA Sports FC series, succeeding FIFA 23 after EA's licensing partnership with FIFA ended. The game was released on 29 September 2023 for multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows.

Gameplay

EA Sports FC 24 is a football simulation game centred on major modes such as Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Clubs, and VOLTA Football. EA added HyperMotionV, PlayStyles, Precision Pass, Effort Dribble, and Controlled Sprint as headline gameplay additions. Ultimate Team introduced mixed-gender squads, allowing women's footballers to play alongside men.

Development and release

The game was developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and published by EA Sports. It launched on 29 September 2023 as the inaugural EA Sports FC title after the FIFA partnership ended.

New features

EA introduced several changes, including mixed-gender Ultimate Team squads and updated animations and physics through HyperMotionV and a revised Frostbite engine. Clubs also received generation-specific cross-play support.

Reception and significance

The game was widely described as the spiritual successor to FIFA 23 and as a franchise rebrand rather than a complete reset. Coverage emphasized incremental improvements, especially in gameplay systems and online features.

Key facts

  • It is the first game in the EA Sports FC series, replacing the FIFA-branded football games.
  • The game includes Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Clubs, and VOLTA Football.
  • EA added HyperMotionV, PlayStyles, and an updated Frostbite engine as major gameplay changes.
  • Ultimate Team introduced mixed-gender squads, allowing women’s footballers to play alongside men.
  • Cross-play was expanded to online multiplayer modes for same-generation consoles.
🍁
Canadian context

EA Sports FC 24 matters to Canadian readers because EA is a major Canadian-founded video game company, and the game was developed in part by EA Vancouver, based in British Columbia.

Frequently asked questions

What is EA Sports FC 24?
EA Sports FC 24 is a football simulation video game and the first entry in EA’s EA Sports FC series, created after the FIFA licensing partnership ended.
When is FC 24 released?
EA Sports FC 24 was released on 29 September 2023.
How much is FC 24?
Its launch price varied by edition and region, and current prices depend on retailer and platform. No single official price is listed in the provided sources.
Is FC 24 on PS4?
Yes. EA Sports FC 24 was released for PlayStation 4, along with several other platforms.
What's new in FC 24?
Major additions include HyperMotionV, PlayStyles, an updated Frostbite engine, mixed-gender Ultimate Team squads, and generation-specific cross-play in some online modes.
Is FC 24 cross-platform?
Yes, but only in supported online modes and generally within the same console generation.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EA_Sports_FC_24
    Supports: Developer, publisher, series status, platforms, release date, and same-generation cross-play notes.
  2. Electronic Arts — https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/news/fc-24-gameplay-deepdive
    Supports: Official gameplay features including HyperMotionV, PlayStyles, Precision Pass, Effort Dribble, and Controlled Sprint.
  3. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/game/ea-sports-fc-24/details/
    Supports: Platform list, initial release date, developer, publisher, and summary of major features including cross-play and Evolutions.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/ea-sports-fc-24
    Supports: Initial release date and general game overview.
  5. TechRadar — https://www.techradar.com/gaming/ea-sports-fc-24-review-the-football-is-excellent-and-thats-enough
    Supports: Overview of major changes such as HyperMotionV, PlayStyles, and Clubs cross-play.