After all this waiting, there is finally some FIFA 22 information circulating in the form of leaks. These leaks include information from tweaks and updates to brand-new additions and features.
First, let’s dive into the changes coming to current systems.
The menus themselves are going to use a different design than FIFA 21 in addition to the new blue and green/yellow color scheme being used this year. Continuing on with visuals, we’ll be seeing an overall improvement to the graphics of the game as it was made specifically to use the new power of the next-gen consoles. Stand-based hair will be added to many more players to provide even more realism to the game. So far De Bruyne is the only player to be confirmed with getting an upgrade to his hair but more will definitely be on the way.
🚨 New #FIFA22 Beta Logo!
FIFA22 has just been added to the PS4 Database! 👀✅ pic.twitter.com/G9xnApr488
— FUTZone | #FIFA22 News (@FUTZONECENTRAL) July 6, 2021
There is now another option available for switching between players and the 2nd man press returns albeit, much weaker than before. In addition, beta players have reported that directional nutmegs are no longer strong, though crossing and heading have become very strong, possibly the new meta.
GAMEPLAY FEATURES IN THE BETA.
Player Switching:
When defending, pressing R3 let’s you choose between 3 of the closest players and they all have an arrow set for the direction you flick R3 towards
Can still also use R1 or flick the right stick as normal.
— KingLangpard (@KingLangpard) June 23, 2021
Directional nutmegs have been nerfed 📉
Happy or not? 👍🏻👎🏻#LangpardLeaks #FIFA22
— KingLangpard (@KingLangpard) June 26, 2021
Any signs of a meta?
So far, The crossing and heading meta seems very over powered.
— KingLangpard (@KingLangpard) June 23, 2021
In addition to the new changes, there are also a number of brand new features being added to the game including new stats and increased customization.
Players will now line up and warm up while wearing prematch jackets/training kits before games start, adding another bit of customization and realism to the game.
Now during the lineups, the teams will use "warm up kits". Not shure if this feature will be avaliable to Gen4(PS4/XONE) #FIFA22 #NextGen pic.twitter.com/4KEI65LVTb
— FIFA Witcher (@fifawitcher) June 26, 2021
FUT players will be excited as there are going to be multiple new icons with Cafu and Di Natale supposedly confirmed. Click here to see an updated list by Dexerto of which icons we should expect to see. In addition to new players and icons, there are numerous potential leagues to be added: Liga Cyprus, Magyar Liga, Liga Colombia, Polish 5th level, and most notably the English National League(5th division).
🚨 FIFA 22 set to add two new Serie A ICONs, Cafu & Di Natale – via @fifautita pic.twitter.com/qqsMl0019b
— FIFA 22 News (@UltimateTeamUK) June 29, 2021
🇨🇴 Liga Colombia also looks set to be added to FIFA 22
Via @FifaGamersBlog pic.twitter.com/wVltI6Ve1F
— FIFA 22 News (@UltimateTeamUK) June 30, 2021
Alex Scott is confirmed to be coming to FIFA 22 as a brand new commentator, the first woman commentator in any FIFA game. In addition, there are rumors about Jimmy Carragher, Gary Nevil, and Ray Hudson to be coming on as new commentators as well.
Alex Scott expected to join the FIFA 22 commentary team, via @FUTZONECENTRAL pic.twitter.com/zyLpA96fQh
— FIFA 22 News (@UltimateTeamUK) June 23, 2021
For those who love to know everything about their games, FIFA 22 will introduce a new heatmap and a brand new stat: expected goals or XG.
There are also new custom tactics and new team formations including 3-5-1-1, 5-4-1(Diamond), and 5-2-3 which allow much more customization for team management and player movement.
New & Updated heat maps are in FIFA 22.❗️❗️❗️
Expected goals are now included as a stat too! 📊#LangpardLeaks #FIFA22 pic.twitter.com/sTpsiawwTz
— KingLangpard (@KingLangpard) June 26, 2021
Leaked FIFA 22 formation changes, via @ChampVG
New systems include:
🟢 3-5-1-1
🟢 5-4-1 (diamond)
🟢 5-2-3 pic.twitter.com/a99p1GHp2y— FIFA 22 News (@UltimateTeamUK) June 28, 2021
Last but not least, the volta game mode returns in this installment of FIFA so players can once again show off their skills in a variety of interesting settings.
That’s all the news currently available about the new changes coming up in FIFA 22!
