The latest iteration of FIFA's massively popular Ultimate Team mode has seen some of the biggest changes and additions in years. FUT in FIFA 21 features a new co-op mode that can see you earn rewards with a pal, a new level of customisation with a plethora of Stadium cosmetics, and the removal of bugbears such as player fitness.
While gameplay in any recent FIFA is a controversial and divisive topic, there's been some work there too. While the early attack-weighted gameplay has been patched somewhat, there are plenty of new features players can use to beat defenders and set up goals.
But when you've got a mode and a game that is a pretty much guaranteed money-maker that will be played by millions regardless, how do you approach innovating and evolving it? "Every year figuring out the new features that we'll add to the game is a tough decision," creative director Tyler Blair tells The Loadout. "There's always so many great new things you can bring to the game, but only so much you can achieve. We look to update things that fit with our product goals for the title that will have impact for a wide group of players who play the game, and will be a meaningful update that keeps the game feeling fresh.
RELATED LINKS:
FIFA 21 POTM Son SBC: How to solve and which players to use
FIFA 21 SBC players: Cheap high-rated players for completing SBCs
A new FIFA 21 feature will let you set spending limits for Ultimate Team