Following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2010, football leagues around the world flagged off this season with massive fanfare. Transporting this flavor to virtual football stadiums, FIFA 11 opened a new chapter this September for further expanding the celebrated series. The launch of this latest installment has registered a new record for the title with sales of about 2.6 million retail copies across Europe and North America until October 2, 2010.
The title was released in North America on September 28, 2010 while it reached European shores on October 1, 2010. According to estimations, sales figures for FIFA 11 have increased by approximately 29 percent as opposed to last year’s title. Within this week, the company is said to have grossed over 150 million USD through retail channels.
“We’re thrilled at how fans embraced FIFA 11 last weekend, and we are excited to be able to offer one of our most popular game modes – FIFA 11 Ultimate Team – for free this November. This is a landmark achievement for EA Sports – we’ve shattered sales records at retail, critics are praising FIFA 11 as being one of the most authentic and innovative titles ever, and fans are connecting and competing with other gamers around the world and have logged a record number of online connected game sessions,” enthused Peter Moore, President of EA Sports.
The company has also divulged that from amongst the 18.6 million players who connected for EA Sports online game sessions, 11.3 fans immersed in FIFA 11 during the first two days of the European release. Owing to the enormous response generated by the title, EA Sports has declared that Xbox 360 and PS3 owners can lay their hands on FIFA 11 Ultimate Team without paying any additional charges. Plugged to be a dynamic and connected mode, it will be available starting this November.
Unfurling new features, the title has been crafted to enhance the authenticity of in-game players along with the new Personality+. Besides, it allows for greater man-to-man interactions while enabling gamers to opt for 360° Fight for Possession. To boost this experience, FIFA 11 Ultimate Team will facilitate them to get buy, sell and trade some of the best footballers across the globe. By participating in Play A Friend online match, they can show off their skills and plunge into realistic simulations created by the title.
Gamers can now grab their copy of FIFA 11 for the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, Nintendo DS, PS2, PSP, iPhone and iPod touch.