FIFA 23

FIFA 23 is an arcade football simulator from the Canadian studio EA Sports, offering players the chance to win the 2022-2023 season of real European (and not only) football. The concept of FIFA has not undergone significant changes compared to previous games, offering only a number of gameplay and graphical improvements, as well as modified game modes.

Gameplay Innovations

The pace of the match in FIFA 23, compared to FIFA 22, has decreased, encouraging a more measured game and the use of all football techniques. Players have become less agile and heavier, thus restoring significant differences between types. Wingers are fast, forwards are nimble, central defenders are tough, etc.

It is now harder for gamers to control a player with the ball, and the artificial intelligence has been adjusted to press more. Thus, it is not easy to get past defenders with dribbling, feints, or regular sprints — they will catch up and take the ball. Allied AI players have been taught to understand the gamer’s intentions and respond appropriately, looking for free spaces and ensuring some level of teamwork.

FIFA 23 has introduced "powerful" (in terms of strength) shots on goal, expanded the list of passes, and made defensive techniques tougher. During free kicks, penalties, and corners, there is more control: you can even choose which part of the ball to strike. In turn, goalkeepers can twist their limbs in such a way that they can save the ball in dozens of new ways. They are always ready to catch the ball at the feet of the attacker.

The revamped team chemistry system is an important change in the mechanics of the FUT mode. Instead of directly linking players, the focus has shifted to common parameters (past in the club, league, or the same nationality). The more such matches there are, the higher the overall chemistry. Penalties on characteristics for its absence have been completely removed.

Most cards now have additional positions, such as left and right winger (no need to use consumables to place a right winger in the left position).

Career modes for player or team coach received minor improvements. Now, the player has a personality (three characteristics that affect gameplay), formed by decisions made on and off the field, in "normal" life. The coach mode has introduced a rating system for actions in the transfer market, expanded club management options, and improved the new club builder.

There is no story campaign, but there are "Moments" — scripted challenges, mini-games, and training focused on completing specific tasks, such as scoring a goal with a certain player. "Dynamic moments" — video inserts that appear here and there — break up the movement between menus and the football field.

Together with a partner (from the friends list), you can play friendly matches against the same duo or a single player, compete against each other in weekly competitive matches (Squad Battles), and compete with different teams from the same division.

The card sets of two players combine for a short period into a single pool, allowing each to try out new player combinations and playing styles. FIFA 23 co-op refers to online play, meaning it requires two copies and connection to servers.

The Ultimate Team mode in FIFA 23 received cosmetic changes. As always, after the release, players start with a set of basic player cards and must build a "dream team" by participating in weekly and monthly tasks, winning in single and online matches, and progressing through difficulty divisions.

For completed activities and player successes, players are rewarded with in-game currency, which is used to purchase higher-class player cards that strengthen the team and allow for climbing higher in the rankings and achieving even more victories. The same cards can also be bought for real money.

In addition to knowing tactical schemes and improving your futsim skills, you need to manage the team by selling unnecessary cards for a higher price and buying more suitable players for less on the local transfer market. Besides Pro Clubs, Ultimate Team also features arcade modes like VOLTA.