Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid C.F. will be the global cover star of EA SPORTS FIFA 18. The highly anticipated title, which will launch worldwide on Sept. 29, is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
During a training session at a mobile EA Capture Studio in Madrid, Ronaldo was recorded to make his video game likeness as realistic as possible. The parameters studied included his acceleration, run cadence, and shooting technique. These metrics also helped inform gameplay fluidity, player responsiveness, and player explosiveness.