FIFA 22
Games That Are Noticeably Better on Next-Gen
If there’s one game that feels as different as it looks when playing on an Xbox Series X|S or PS5, it has to be FIFA 22. The soccer series has long been known for only making minor changes each year, but with the series finally getting to grips with the new hardware, we’ve seen some pretty substantial improvements to the gameplay, as well as the visuals.
This almost entirely comes down to the new Hypermotion technology in use on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Specifically, it makes your players feel more agile when they’re on the ball. Things feel more fluid and natural, as they should do for a soccer game at the top level. The likes of Ronaldo and Messi glide across the pitch, weaving through defenders with an err of nonchalance.
It’s not just dainty attacking players that feel different, either. Defenders feel a little more robust and rugged, making slower players more viable. This isn’t just applicable to the next-gen versions, but it helps make the gameplay feel more rounded and balanced.
On top of the Hypermotion technology that’s only in use on next-gen systems, the visuals of course get ratcheted up to 11, too. EA Sports appears to have spent an insane amount of time on players’ hair and the physics tied to them, as it really does look exceptional.
Add on to that significantly faster load times when navigating menus — an absolute blessing in Ultimate Team — and you’ve got a FIFA game that really feels next-gen in comparison to the Xbox One and PS4 versions.
