The 2021 edition of the massively popular FIFA video game series, FIFA 22 by EA Sports, features a vast array of new gameplay and of course graphical improvements.
The changes are most notable on next-gen consoles the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Early 2022 EA officially stated that over 9 million copies of FIFA 22 were sold worldwide, with more than 465 million matches played.
As you know Real-life football is played between 22 men and a football on a field. Opposed to this in FIFA 22, all players on a team are generally controlled by just one player, with control of the player switching as they receive possession of the ball.
You can be either defending, trying to win the ball back from the opposition or attacking trying to score in the net of the other player.
Players can use a huge selection of basic/advanced moves using their joypad or keyboard to move, pass, cross and shoot the ball.
FIFA 22 has been optimised to offer an immersive, realistic, and engaging experience as an esport.
In total, there is $280,000 up for grabs in the FIFA 22 eChampions League currently, and the top prize is $75,000, far more than that seen in the FIFA 22 ePremier League.
The eWorldCup however boasts with a $500,000 prize pool.
The total Prize Money Awarded in 2021 and early 2022 is $1,385,989.76.
(From 9 Tournaments)
In FIFA 22 Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) let you build specialised Squads using your in game Player Items based on different Challenge requirements.
After completing them you can submit them to earn various rewards.
Here's how: Enter FIFA Ultimate Team from the FIFA 22 main menu. While on the Home tab, select and enter Squad Building Challenges. Play!
Brand new HyperMotion gameplay technology elevates every match across every mode in FIFA 22 only on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Stadia.
The official marketing stated that: “HyperMotion integrates advanced full-team mocap data and machine learning to heighten gameplay in every match in FIFA 22, delivering the most realistic and fluid gameplay experience we've ever built.”
FIFA 22 Ultimate Team this year has seen its fair share of hype, and there’s more on the horizon.
Here’s a full schedule of every special card we’re expecting to see in FUT this year.
Team of the Week (ToTW) cards have been a vital part of Ultimate Team for recent years, providing an ever refreshing stream of fresh cards based on real-world performances of the players.
FIFA 22 Ultimate Team players can still get their hands on the new Team of the Season (TOTS) players released recently in game.
Some of the world famous players drafted are Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The TOTS promotion honours the best players based on their 2021-2022 season performance by giving them an upgraded limited version in game.
EA Sports chose seven attackers, eight midfielders, seven defenders, and one goalkeeper to represent the best players from around the world.
Attackers
CF: 96-rated Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
CF: 98-rated Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
RW: 97-rated Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
ST: 97-rated Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain)
ST: 97-rated Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
ST: 95-rated Wissam Ben Yedder (Monaco)
ST: 97-rated Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
Midfielders
CDM: 97-rated Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
CM: 96-rated Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
CDM: 94-rated Aurélien Tchouaméni (Monaco)
CM: 96-rated Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)
CM: 97-rated Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
CAM: 94-rated Lucas Paquetá (Olympique Lyonnais)
LW: 96-rated Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid)
LW: 97-rated Rafael Leão (Milan)
Defenders
CB: 95-rated Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)
CB: 95-rated Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
CB: 96-rated Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
CB: 95-rated Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
LB: 95-rated Theo Hernández (Milan)
LB: 95-rated João Cancelo (Manchester City)
RB: 92-rated Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
Goalkeepers
GK: 92-rated Mike Maignan (Milan)
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