FIFA 18

This article is about the video game. For the tournament, see 2018 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA 18
PlayStation 4 cover art featuring Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo
Developer(s)EA Vancouver
EA Romania[1]
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Composer(s)Junkie XL
SeriesFIFA
EngineFrostbite 3 (PS4, XOne, PC)
Ignite (PS3, X360)
Custom engine (NS)
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Release29 September 2017
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

FIFA 18 is a football simulation video game developed and published by Electronic Arts and released worldwide on 29 September 2017 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. It is the 25th installment in the FIFA series. Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, at the time contracted to Real Madrid, appears as the cover athlete of the regular edition, as well as the alternate covers of the Icon and 2018 FIFA World Cup editions of the game.[2]

FIFA 18 featured several gameplay improvements over its predecessor, FIFA 17. The game was introduced by Real Player Motion Technology, which provides more realistic player movements and animations.[3] The PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows and Xbox One versions include a continuation of "The Journey" a story-based mode that was originally in FIFA 17 titled "The Journey: Hunter Returns", which continues the story of fictional footballer Alex Hunter as he seeks to make a name for himself in the football world. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, marketed as FIFA 18: Legacy Edition, were not built on the Frostbite engine and do not contain any new gameplay features, and are hence identical to the previous release aside from updated kits and squads.[4] FIFA 18 also includes the standard modes from previous FIFA games, including Career mode, Ultimate Team, and Online Seasons.

FIFA 18 received positive reviews upon release.[5] Critics praised the improvements made to the gameplay, including the introduction of Real Player Motion Technology and the overhaul of the dribbling and crossing mechanics. The game's presentation, including its graphics and sound design, were also praised. FIFA 18 was a commercial success, selling over 24 million copies worldwide by the end of 2018, and becoming one of the best-selling games of the year.[6] As of 2023, it is the most sold FIFA game of all time.[7] It was the second instalment in the series to use the Frostbite 3 game engine, although some versions of the game use a different game engine.

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  2. ^ Crosby, Chase. "Cristiano Ronaldo Named Cover Athlete For EA Sports' FIFA 18". Forbes. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  3. ^ Skipper, Ben (10 June 2017). "Fifa 18 new features: Improved AI, '4K' animations and more realistic crowds". International Business Times UK. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  4. ^ "What Is FIFA 18 Legacy Edition? – FAQ" Archived 29 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine. EA Sports.
  5. ^ Mazique, Brian. "'FIFA 18' Review: The Most Complete Football Experience". Forbes. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  6. ^ Writer, Rebekah Valentine Senior Staff (5 September 2018). "FIFA 18 sells over 24 million copies". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  7. ^ Manager, Alex Richards, Site (9 September 2022). "Top 10: The Top Selling FIFA Games of All Time". Last Word On Gaming. Retrieved 22 April 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)