FIFA 21 cover art

FIFA 21

2020EA VancouverGoogle Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Football is back with EA Sports FIFA 21, featuring more ways to team up on the street or in the stadium to enjoy even bigger victories with friends. Play the world's game with 17,000+ players, over 700 teams in 90+ stadiums, and more than 30 leagues from all over the globe.

What it feels like

The game treats football simulation and competitive play with sincere, unironic enthusiasm.

Earnest50%

What it's about

Football/soccer competition is the definitive subject and core of the entire game experience.

Sports95%

How it plays

FIFA's ultimate team mode revolves around buying, selling, and trading players on a market system. Randomized card packs and player pulls with varying rarity drive the progression loop in ultimate team. Building and optimizing a squad of distinct players with different roles and stats is core.

Trading & Economy75%
Loot & Drops70%
Party Management70%
Character Builds65%
Gambling / RNG Rewards65%
Loadout Customization65%
Leveling & Grind60%

How it looks and sounds

High-fidelity 3D rendering aims for realistic visual representation of stadiums and players.

Photorealistic70%

How it's structured

PvP competitive multiplayer is a primary draw, with online and local head-to-head match play. Single-player modes and career progressions are central to the experience alongside multiplayer. Persistent player development, card collections, and squad ranking accumulate across matches.

Competitive PvP85%
Single-Player80%
Meta-Progression60%
Short Playtime55%
Online Co-op50%
Local Co-op45%
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Sports95%Party Management85%Competitive PvP60%Trading & Economy64%

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