For many years now Leonel Messi, the Argentine of Barcelona fame, has graced the covers of EA Sports’ FIFA but now we have a shakeup with the announcement of FIFA 18. The game will launch on September 29th for Xbox, PS4 and PC with Cristiano Ronaldo on the cover. Messi and Ronaldo, who plays for rival Real Madrid, have a decade long rivalry over the ballon d’or and FIFA player of the year awards.
“It is a real pleasure to be on the cover of FIFA 18,” said Cristiano Ronaldo. “It’s a great feeling and I am grateful to have been chosen.”
EA has also motion captured and scanned Ronaldo to bring out his likeness and emotions as much as possible for FIFA 18. If you are wanting more, look forward to the E3 presentation at EA PLAY on June 10th.
“The world’s best player has helped fuel the biggest leap forward on the pitch that we’ve ever delivered,” said Aaron McHardy, Senior Producer for EA SPORTS FIFA. “We are extremely excited to partner with Cristiano – working with him we learned a lot about his unique play style and what makes him so special. His passion, energy and global fanbase make him the perfect ambassador for FIFA 18.”
Those who pre-order the Ronaldo Edition of FIFA 18 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC will receive three-day early access, up to $60 worth of additional content, including 20 jumbo premium gold packs (1 per week for 20 consecutive weeks), eight special edition FIFA Ultimate Team kits designed by artists on the FIFA 18 soundtrack and a Cristiano Ronaldo loan player for five FUT matches.
FIFA 18 fans can get their hands on the full game before launch day, with Ronaldo Edition and ICON Edition owners getting three-day early access, letting them start playing on Tuesday, September 26, while EA Access and Origin Access members can enjoy up to 10 hours of play time startingThursday, September 21 as part of the EA Access and Origin Access Play First Trial.
