EA looked at cross-platform support for FIFA 19

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Cross-platform play would be great for a game like FIFA, and the developers agree.

FIFA 19 will not have cross-platform support on any of the different platforms it’ll be available on, but that doesn’t mean EA Sports haven’t looked into the possibility before.

FIFA players have be calling for some form of cross-platform compatibility for years, particularly when it comes to FIFA Ultimate Team. The mode, which allows players to build teams of footballers bought on the market or found in randomised boxes, should really allow players to carry over their purchases and squads across consoles.

“It’s something we’ve looked at, and it’s something we often talk about,” creative director Matt Prior told Eurogamer at E3.

“There are a lot of issues to work through. I’m trying to be diplomatic here! There are a lot of issues to work through with various first parties. But Fortnite does that now with PC to consoles.

“From a consumer standpoint, it makes the community that much broader, which makes it that much more compelling.”


Fortnite’s example is proof the developer is considering it, because Epic Games showed everyone that something which would have been unthinkable a few short years ago is actually possible.

“I’m not making any promises. But you’ve seen that [cross-platform play] happen for the first time very recently. If you’d asked me that a few years ago I’d probably have said, ‘it’s not going to happen. We’ll monitor and see.’ I think it would be a net benefit to the users,” added Prior.

FIFA 19 is out September 29 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.

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Source: https://www.vg247.com/2018/06/19/ea-considered-fifa-19-cross-platform-support/

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Miko537Posted:

Nothing wrong with cross play, but sony wouldnt allow it lmao. Us, Xbox players would get smashed by the ps player i think.

NickPosted:

That might have been the dumbest idea. It's FIFA. Glad they aren't doing it

SaxbyyPosted:

Decy Yeah there saying they looked into it but comon guys really? Its fifa lol.... the games designed to take your money cross-play = less money for them.


I disagree, who buys games like FIFA or Madden etc. on multiple platforms when the accounts dont carry over? I would play it on PC if it was the same account at least but im not going to play with two clubs.

GodzookyPosted:

I say most companies would allow it but Sony are just not budging what so ever, like rocket league and epic games have pushed this a lot. Let's see what happens over the next few years and you never know we might have cross play in games like FIFA

JoeIPosted:

lbreadstickl
Binged I don't see why every game shouldn't push cross-platform, it is great what epic-games have done, bringing everyone together no matter what device/console you are playing on.

Besides Xbox / ps4. And I may be wrong, but I believe rocket league was the first to bring cross play back in 2016. Ever since they've been trying to get Sony to opt in as well, and I never thought they'd hold out so long. I gave Sony a year tops but thought they'd do it after 6 months.

Edit: yeah may 2016, and here we are just over 2 years later for another game and console (switch).


Damn, I never knew that Rocket league could cross play, learnt something new this morning. I think it is a great idea for everyone to do.

MazePosted:

Most developers should have looked into it by now, but Sony is just not gonna budge.

DecyPosted:

Yeah there saying they looked into it but comon guys really? Its fifa lol.... the games designed to take your money cross-play = less money for them.

TTGPosted:

I hope they make it cross platform, I like having more people on a game it helps to broaden our horizon and faster search times.

lbreadsticklPosted:

Binged I don't see why every game shouldn't push cross-platform, it is great what epic-games have done, bringing everyone together no matter what device/console you are playing on.

Besides Xbox / ps4. And I may be wrong, but I believe rocket league was the first to bring cross play back in 2016. Ever since they've been trying to get Sony to opt in as well, and I never thought they'd hold out so long. I gave Sony a year tops but thought they'd do it after 6 months.

Edit: yeah may 2016, and here we are just over 2 years later for another game and console (switch).

JoeIPosted:

I don't see why every game shouldn't push cross-platform, it is great what epic-games have done, bringing everyone together no matter what device/console you are playing on.