What is supposed to be the only official licensed video game of the June bound 2012 European Football Championship, was announced yesterday in the form of EA Sports UEFA Euro 2012. This title is actually a paid digital expansion pack for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions of last year’s FIFA 12, and is scheduled to be made available on April 25, 2012.
The game will look to proffer players with the drama and excitement of the official tournament. All fifty three of the UEFA member national teams will be available to play along with eight official stadiums of the tournament. Fans will even be able to compete online to make their way through the group stages, knockout rounds, and finally strive for a chance to win the competition. There shall also be a live service which will deliver real-life story lines from the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying campaign as well as tournament result in the game.
The game’s producer, Sebastian Enrique, revealed, “This game will tap into the passion fans have for their national teams by capturing all of the national rivalries in-game, and re-creating all the emotion of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. We are utilizing the best-playing FIFA videogame ever, driving live, digital content created from the biggest headlines from the tournament into the game, and offering an exclusive new mode that will challenge gamers in unique and compelling ways.”
A new mode will form a part of EA Sports UEFA Euro 2012. Dubbed the Expedition Mode, it allows fans to build, manage and compete with a customized team against other European nations. They will be able to choose their favorite European player or FIFA 12 Virtual Pro so as to captain their customized team and win matches to earn new players.
EA Sports UEFA Euro 2012 will be released as a downloadable expansion for FIFA 12 on April 25. Its PS3 version will sell at 15.99 GBP (approx. Rs. 1,305), its Xbox 360 edition will go for 1800 Microsoft Points, and the expansion’s PC copies will cost 2500 FIFA Points.