Deep down, we all know why FIFA 22 is one of all PS Plus games this month. The reality is that the football season is ending soon, and EA Sports is trying to squeeze the last dregs of profit out of the soccer sim. Many may simply download the game and play offline, however, and the publisher would rather get you spending in Ultimate Team.
One way to encourage that is to giveaway a free pack, which is exactly what PS Plus subscribers can claim now. The giveaway includes 11 players, all guaranteed to be 82 or above, which at this stage in the game’s lifespan is probably not going to be good enough – but that’s where the spending comes in, of course.
In addition to 11 permanent additions, you’ll also score an ICON Moments Loan Player Pick, just to get that dopamine dripping a little harder. In all truth, if you’re an Ultimate Team veteran or newcomer, you may as well grab the free pack – after all, you might get a little bit of luck and pull Cristiano Ronaldo or something.
Oh, who are we kidding? It’ll be Leon Bailey or bust.
[source playstation.com]
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I see EA are trying to lure more unfortunate souls into their diabolical money-making machine. Don't be fooled, everyone! Like a dealer offering a taster hoping to get you hooked.
Hmm, I love packs of cards...
First ones free....
Got TOTY Haller from this one! Not bad for free.
I am going to try and avoid this mode and just play as a team in the first division and try and win the Premiership If you can do that in this FIFA that is(I am sure you can er I think)
It’s not pay to win but it’s definitely pay to enjoy it to its maximum potential….after you pay full price (at whatever price point it currently is when you buy it) for the game. Hard pass
So I downloaded FIFA this week out of curiosity after 4 years of PES, and gameplay-wise PES is on another level. FIFA players feel like they're ice skating. It does look pretty though, I'll give it that
I get that people don't like 'loot boxes' etc but I've enjoyed the vast majority of fifas since the mega drive days and have never spent a penny more than the game cost. Just because there's a part of it people dislike doesn't mean their isn't a whole lot more to it and for footy fans the authenticity more than makes up for any failings..
Haven't been this excited since the time I was handed a church pamphlet.
@Futureshark EA is basically the corner crack dealer everyone warned us about. EA, we're in the game.
Oh yay... i so love lootboxes!
Yeah... right.
@Golem25
Well said. I am playing career mode and seasons only. Pro Clubs whenever my friends are online.
Don't touch ultimate team. Pure microtransactions
First Fifa since ps1 days. Simple enough at least to start with the basics. Have to figure out how to do corner kicks though. I did pick up the fre pack, but doubt ill even open it.
For me this game needs a complete overhaul, downloaded as included with PS+, but sheesh.. what a chore to play 😅
Golem25 wrote:
Well said! Came here to say exactly this. This is bait!
Haven't played fifa/fut for a couple of years because it got so pay to win. Gave it a crack and opened those free packs, top player was 83 rated. See it hasn't changed so quit out and deleted it straight away, waste of space
@slayernz
Not that I’m disagreeing with the concept of not playing it, but if you’re going by the overall number or names of players then you are doing it wrong. Look at the speed stat. That is all that has ever really been relevant. Differences elsewhere can be made up for with a tiny amount of skill.
I haven't even claimed this game.
At the least, Curse of dead gods seems like something decent, according to the trailer.
Ah great- they are also offering lottery cards, a first pack of cigarettes and that all important first heroin injection just to let you get a taste of it.
Avoid this like the plague
Yea fifa 22 I don’t think 🤔 soo
@thefourfoldroot yep realise speed is king but ive played against guys who are pretty poor players and cant break through my defense but have teams of icons. one game in particular this guy had ronaldo standing 30m out with back to goal manages to put it in the top corner....that was the day i stopped playing
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