Buried within a FAQ on EA’s website is confirmation that the PC version of FIFA 21 is the same as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One version – a revelation that has tempered excitement about the series coming to Steam for the first time.
PC gamers – some so in disbelief at the news that they thought it a mistake – were left scratching their heads at the decision. Why would EA Sports not release a version of FIFA 21 on PC that is on par with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X version of the hugely popular football game?
I asked EA for an explanation following the news and have yet to receive a response. Without a explanation, we’re left to speculate. But first, let’s run through what EA has said about the next-gen versions of the game.
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Unfortunately, EA hasn’t said much that’s meaningful about FIFA 21 on PS5 and Xbox Series X. It’s language to describe the game is at best vague, at worst eye-rolling marketing gobbledegook.
Controller haptics mean you can “sense” the impact of shots, passes, catches, kicks and tackles. “A new DualSense controller on PlayStation 5 with rich and responsive haptic feedback deepens the gameplay experience letting you feel the rhythm of the game in your hands.”