The new edition of FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition released on September 4th, and this time it’s coming with some massive changes. Also known as the Frostbite Engine, it features next-gen visuals and animations, alongside an overhauled player AI and more.
What’s New in FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition?
The Frostbite Engine continues to be the key focus for the new edition of FIFA, as it’s been given a massive overhaul to incorporate the latest shooting and dribbling mechanics from the previous games. The result is a more realistic experience while allowing for more creative freedom this time.
The same is valid on the player front, with the engine giving us next-gen visuals, along the same lines as the gameplay. However, goalkeepers and defenders receive more realistic reactions when challenged and more detailed animations when they’re on the ball.
In addition to these visual upgrades, the new Frostbite Engine sees crowds become more interactive, with specific reactions offering more depth to the overall experience.
The Team You Need to Know about FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition
When it comes to the team, there have been a few changes. Most obviously, the Netherlands now has new kits that reflect their new location in the world football hierarchy. The Dutch will wear the new away kit, which has a yodeler blue and white color combination.
It starkly contrasts the green and orange of the country’s flag on the front. This was a big moment for the Dutch national team, and the new look kit is perfect for its new home, the Amsterdam Arena.
The Spanish team has also seen a few changes, with a new home and away shirt added to reflect the country’s rising football power. The new home shirt is a yellow and red combination that starkly contrasts the Spanish flag’s yellow and blue color. The further away shirt is a classic black and white design with a subtle accent in blue.
Game Modes & Features
With the Frostbite Engine come several new features and game One feature is the introduction of goal-line technology, which is surprisingly unknown to FIFA.
In other games with the new technology, players are often offside when they get in front of their opponent at the goal line. When using this technology, the system will decide before you get to the ball, so you don’t have to worry about offside.
There are also more game modes to choose from this time around, including Squad Battles, an online way that mixes up well-known teams with custom-built squads of FUT players.
Career Mode – Match Day and Agents
The most significant change to the new edition of FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition involves the career mode. The latest version of the game sees a complete overhaul of how you navigate the game through a new match day system.
Now, you’ll face off against teams based on how well you’ve played in online games. If you’ve performed well, you’ll face teams with better players, tactics, and coaching than your average online opponent.
In the past, you could only use players to sign contracts with the season mode, but the new game sees you use your agent to negotiate contracts with clubs and players.
This means you can use more than one player to negotiate with clubs and get a better deal than playing out the season with one player.
Co-op and Competitive Play
The return of co-op is a welcome addition to FIFA. This model has been absent from the franchise since FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition Team was introduced in the last game. You’ll be able to toggle between casual and competitive matches at any time, making finding games much more accessible.
Conclusion
We’re just under a month away from the release of the new edition of FIFA, and the game definitely looks like it’s going to be one to watch. Once again, the Frostbite Engine is being used to power the game, and the new visual improvements will make a big difference.