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FIFA 17 Release Date: 10 Things Gamers Need to Know

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This is what you need to know about the FIFA 17 release date, features, FIFA 17 deals and other important details like the FIFA 17 demo and FIFA 17 early access.

Players looking to upgrade to the Xbox One S can buy a Xbox One S FIFA 17 bundle that arrives on September 22nd with a digital copy of the game and a month of EA Access for $349.99.

Read: 10 FIFA 17 Tips & Tricks to Win More

There are already some FIFA 17 problems that users need to keep in mind including a code redemption issue on PS4 that EA is working on.

EA highlights a new FIFA 17 Journey Mode overview, allowing users to control the destiny of a star in the game. This is the new FIFA 17 mode for 2016 that will come alongside Ultimate Team and other traditional game modes.

One of the most interesting new FIFA 17 features is the ability to better control shots on goal. The driven shot mechanic allows you to shoot with force, but keep the ball low. You can also head towards the ground, for a better chance of scoring in the box.

EA also shares the new pushback mechanic that allows for more physical play on the pitch. This includes the option to shield the defender from the ball as it is coming to you and then keep the defender shielded so you can position and make a move. Eden Hazard shows how this works in a new FIFA 17 video below.

Will EA come back with a big FIFA 17 upgrade that delivers more than a stats update and a roster upgrade? So far the plans are bold, with a new engine and new AI, but we are waiting for actual gamers to share FIFA 17 gameplay videos to see how it shapes up on the actual pitch.

What gamers need to know about the FIFA 17 release date and features.

What gamers need to know about the FIFA 17 release date and features.

While we are in 2016, we are actually waiting for the FIFA 17 release date since EA releases these games for the upcoming season. We’ve heard from some users who have purchased the wrong version of FIFA in the past, so it is worth mentioning that you should wait for the FIFA 17 release date.

Now that FIFA 16 is in the EA Access and members can play it for free, it is time to look forward to the new FIFA 17 release that is coming in a week.

FIFA 17 Release Date

FIFA 17 Release Date

The FIFA 17 release date is September 27th, on Xbox One, PS4, PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 in the U.S. and on September 29th in Europe and the rest of the world. 

This is a Tuesday and a Thursday respectively. You can play the digital version of FIFA 17 at midnight Eastern. There are no midnight FIFA 17 release date events that we can find. 

Even though EA is switching to the new Frostbite engine, the game is still coming to older consoles. You may see fewer options and less detail in the game. It's a given that the graphics will look better for FIFA 17 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC than on older consoles. 

Retailers are still taking FIFA 17 pre-orders and there are three new versions of the game that you can buy on current generation consoles. 

23 Comments

23 Comments

  1. fifacoinsbuysite

    04/14/2016 at 11:48 pm

    wait for the fifa 17 come out
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  2. Sion Lewis

    04/16/2016 at 8:39 am

    So basically you told us nothing, because you know nothing. You told us exactly what everyone already knows. Just lost a couple of minutes I’ll never get back now reading this crap

  3. aj

    04/20/2016 at 9:18 pm

    And now you clowns wasted more time bitching about it. The author made no suggestions to this being anything but speculation. I cant wait for 17 either but the only way to know anything official is to hop into a delorean and hit 88mph. even if that was possible, plutonium isnt sold on amazon.

  4. James

    04/23/2016 at 10:30 am

    Will there be training next year

  5. Tial Thawng

    05/05/2016 at 7:29 pm

    Please send me when you make fifa 17 i love fifa 😭😭😭 I will can’t download on my phane becamse I brought on last year
    I love fifa

  6. Michael Glattli

    05/09/2016 at 8:04 am

    Hopefully will have more Bungusliga & MLS stadiums & more national teams for men & women.

  7. FIfaGamer

    05/27/2016 at 1:38 am

    Bring back online team play, but make it work properly. OTP on all ea games are horrible with the latest being NHL 16.

  8. Glenn Swdhr

    05/28/2016 at 3:32 am

    Please put North-Africa in to fifa 17 I really want to see Morocco or Algeria

  9. Michael Glattli

    05/28/2016 at 3:33 pm

    I agree Glenn, Afican teams always get snubbed in fifa, I would love to see more teams from African & CONCACAF Zones.Hopefully more stadiums from the US As well.

  10. malongui miguel

    05/31/2016 at 11:40 am

    SERA QUE O FIFA 17 DESTA VEZ VAI SE PREOCUPAR COM OS GRÁFICOS?

  11. hamlay

    06/04/2016 at 6:40 am

    i like fifa but off line and on line two play because internet connection very bad . thanks i love fifa

  12. juan

    06/04/2016 at 12:38 pm

    Put the Brazil teams and new kits

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  14. Sy

    06/16/2016 at 2:42 am

    Include Armenia

  15. Joe

    06/16/2016 at 4:11 pm

    hope the give n go works perfectly well as fifa 13&14.

  16. TKY2020

    07/08/2016 at 6:25 am

    Finaly Japan league add in the Game.

    Endo, famous for tip kick PK. Morisaki twins, are # 7 and 8 of Hirosima. Nishikawa, has outstanding kick abilitiy for GK. And Nakamura, is the eternal hero of Boston will be on our team!

  17. Hitesh Anand

    08/11/2016 at 12:18 am

    Correct the date. Its 27th and 29th respectively.

  18. Mabura

    08/14/2016 at 11:10 am

    Please FIFA include all African major leagues in the game they are worth it. Lets face this is where many top European teams scout players.

  19. John Michael

    08/29/2016 at 3:03 am

    I’m very excited to download FIFA 17 Ultimate Team, can’t wait for September, best thing you explained here very useful for users.

  20. Dutchie

    09/16/2016 at 12:33 am

    Wow seriously, please read your article over. At the end it states that the game will be out on september 29th in the US, and on september 29th in Europe “This is a Tuesday and Thursday respectively”, NO IT IS THE SAME OR YOU MADE A MISTAKE!!

  21. John doe

    10/02/2016 at 7:27 pm

    Bring back on line team play.. I miss playing with my buddies on the same team agaisnt other on line players..

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