FIFA 15 News Post

FIFA 15 Demo Available Now on Xbox One, 360, PC, PS3, PS4

08:10 PM - September 8, 2014 by Panicshade

The FIFA 15 demo is now available on Xbox One (queue it up here) and weighs in at 3.07GB total. The playable teams in this year's demo include:

Borussia Dortmund
Napoli
PSG (Paris Saint Germain)
FC Barcelona
Boca Juniors
Chelsea
Manchester City
Liverpool

If a PS4 version of the demo happens, it will most likely be up sometime tomorrow afternoon. Be sure to leave your impressions here on what you play!

UPDATE: The FIFA 15 demo is available now for Xbox 360. Click here to queue it up.

UPDATE #2: The FIFA 15 demo is available now for PC. (Another link here)

UPDATE #3: The FIFA 15 demo is available now for PS3.

UPDATE #4: The FIFA 15 demo is available now for PS4.

UPDATE: The demo launches on September 9/10 for Xbox One (already available for Xbox One in North America), PlayStation 4, PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 (Gold Members; Silver Members from September 16). Dates and timing vary depending on platform and location.

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# 381 BL8001 @ 09/12/14 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by orion523


	Your right. I just played several games on different difficulties from the co-op cam just to watch defensive behavior, and without a doubt, difficulty makes a difference. On semi and even Pro, defenders did tend to miss assignments allowing for scoring ops. This did improve however with increased marking(53). On WC(the highest I tested) defending was much better overall, but the attacking side was also much better, taking advantage if every little mistake made.

Thanks for doing this.

Just to be clear here, my concerns are not about the CPU CPU D.

I am talking only about the HUMAN CPU D.

In my prior break down of liverpool that was me as liverpool and the players I wasn't controlling (you can't control them all quick enough) doing idiotic things. The CPU D is fine enough and behaves according to skill level.

I am going to put up an example of me as PSG attacking a CPU liverpool in just a few minutes.

# 382 orion523 @ 09/12/14 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BL8001


	Thanks for doing this. Just to be clear here, my concerns are not about the CPU CPU D. I am talking only about the HUMAN CPU D. In my prior break down of liverpool that was me as liverpool and the players I wasn't controlling (you can't control them all quick enough) doing idiotic things. The CPU D is fine enough and behaves according to skill level. I am going to put up an example of me as PSG attacking a CPU liverpool in just a few minutes.

Yeah yeah, me too. I usually stuck with the near side defender(johnson) and watched what happened behind me depending on my actions.

# 383 japsubie @ 09/12/14 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbojugend


	I'm no FIFA super strategist,but maybe it would be useful to explain the style I play. On offense, I usually make runs up the wing, sometimes sending my other players on forced runs. I played on SemiPro and WC, and to me it definitely seemed like a case of CPU defensive improvement. For example, on SP the DBs tend to sort of sit there with their mouths agape and let you blow by them for an easy cross into the box, on WC they'll contain and try to force a mistake. On defense I try to control every "responsible" player, playing a pressure game by containing with A and rarely tackling (I never slide tackle). Either that or I'll bring another defender up with RB and try to manually cut off passing lanes. In both cases the marking feels looser, like you can't just hold A to stick to someone like glue this year. Maybe this is due to the sharper turning angles? I don't know. Again, I'm no FIFA expert. This is just what works for me and my style of play. Oh, and the game seems MUCH more physical this year. Lots of CPU defenders making hard challenges I wouldn't have seen in earlier games, which may lead to the increase in fouls we're seeing.

ok cool so this makes me feel very confident that ill be able to play my style game again on WC without feeling like im being jipped by the CPU. ive always played a shadow style defense, i never use the contain button i kind of just contain on my own, i use L2 to keep my defender squared up to the offensive player in possession and it seems to work out very well. thanks for the response this definitely helped.

# 384 Und Lahm @ 09/12/14 10:56 AM

I find the lack of midfield play by the CPU a bit disturbing, too.

The CPU just gets the ball to the CF (or wingers) as directly as possible. They then proceed to dribble around as much as they can. I would be okay if some of the teams played a direct game like that, but as usual, all the teams seem to play the same style.

That and the complete lack of offensive creativity by my CPU team-mates.

But the shirt pulling is cool.

# 385 BL8001 @ 09/12/14 10:58 AM

Ok so here we go. I am PSG going against a Liverpool CPU D on pro difficulty.

Comparing the CPU defending behavior to my previous post about Liverpool defending under my "control".

Photo 1
Cavani just pulled a face up LT+RT move on the LB and is now slashing in towards the box

Photo 2
Cavani has a step or 2 on the LB so I cut back to my right to keep the defender closest to me blocked from the ball by me. Driving for the near post and creating space away from the LCB who is about to close me down

Photo 3
Not only does the LCB close me down but the LB desperately slides in to complicate matters. I weave further right but the window is closing

Photo 4
Slide attempt fails but the LCB is doing a fantastic job of pushing me towards the touchline while closing the gap, reducing my options rapidly

Photo 5
Might as well unleash. I get lucky and fire it under his outstretched leg shot block attempt

All of this correct behavior by the CPU defense is absent when my CPU controlled players play defense as I showed previously in this thread. Prior FIFA's have not been this blatant about hosing your defense, particularly on PRO

# 386 BL8001 @ 09/12/14 11:01 AM

Sorry, only 5 attachments allowed in one post.

So the result is a nice shot by Cavani that just whistles wide of the near post. Plus a couple photos of the crowd reaction.

# 387 Scary Larry @ 09/12/14 11:17 AM

The player animations are nothing like what we've seen in the previews. The players faces look way off. Hoping this is a demo thing is all.

# 388 BL8001 @ 09/12/14 01:03 PM

One thing I don't like is LT to shield. Well, I like that it exists, I just don't like how it works.

Jeez, maybe not even that, I guess I don't like how the CPU doesn't care.

If I hold LT to shield like EA says I can, and point the L stick away from the defender and shielding happens, the CPU should then respect the shielding and not just toe poke it away from between my legs.

When I shield it means I am not moving rapidly towards their goal so I am less of a threat. They need to respect this more. When I shield the correct CPU behavior should be to become less aggressive, get organized and move more men behind the ball and play on.

From what I see it gets worse as you go up difficulty levels. Just had a go on legendary and holding LT basically was an invitation for the CPU to come take it off my boot.

I am not asking for an auto shield where the CPU can't ever get it. But I do want the CPU to now have to actually come around my player to strip the ball away. Or at least maybe foul me because you came through me to get the ball.

To treat LT no differently (in terms of thieving it off my boot) than if I was holding LB to face towards goal seems silly.

# 389 Turbojugend @ 09/12/14 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BL8001


	One thing I don't like is LT to shield. (+details�)

Totally agreed. I don't think this feature ever worked as intended.

# 390 orion523 @ 09/12/14 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BL8001


	One thing I don't like is LT to shield. Well, I like that it exists, I just don't like how it works. Jeez, maybe not even that, I guess I don't like how the CPU doesn't care. If I hold LT to shield like EA says I can, and point the L stick away from the defender and shielding happens, the CPU should then respect the shielding and not just toe poke it away from between my legs. When I shield it means I am not moving rapidly towards their goal so I am less of a threat. They need to respect this more. When I shield the correct CPU behavior should be to become less aggressive, get organized and move more men behind the ball and play on. From what I see it gets worse as you go up difficulty levels. Just had a go on legendary and holding LT basically was an invitation for the CPU to come take it off my boot. I am not asking for an auto shield where the CPU can't ever get it. But I do want the CPU to now have to actually come around my player to strip the ball away. Or at least maybe foul me because you came through me to get the ball. To treat LT no differently (in terms of thieving it off my boot) than if I was holding LB to face towards goal seems silly.

You've just hit on my second biggest pet peeve with the game. My biggest was thankfully rectified with the new possession tackle mechanic. Making a good tackle only to see the ball fly 10 yards away right back to my opponent would irk me to no end lol. With the demo at least, this is much much better.
As for the shielding button, to be fair it does work a lot better with stronger players, guys like YaYa Toure.

# 391 orion523 @ 09/12/14 04:13 PM

The more I play this game, the more I'm beginning to come to grips with all the subtlety involved. In a weird kind of way it reminds me of Street Fighter.
Sure on the lower difficulties, or against an unskilled player, you can kick and punch with reckless abandon and have some success, but when you come up against a player who's taken the time to learn the intricacies of the game, the fun ceases as you're violently shredded over and over again. Yeah FIFA 15 is like that.

# 392 japsubie @ 09/12/14 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by orion523


	The more I play this game, the more I'm beginning to come to grips with all the subtlety involved. In a weird kind of way it reminds me of Street Fighter. Sure on the lower difficulties, or against an unskilled player, you can kick and punch with reckless abandon and have some success, but when you come up against a player who's taken the time to learn the intricacies of the game, the fun ceases as you're violently shredded over and over again. Yeah FIFA 15 is like that.

This. This makes me even more excited for sliders and to begin my Career Mode. i cant wait.

# 393 ncaafootball14markus @ 09/12/14 09:23 PM

hmmm so in all seriousness...has ANYONE figured out how to score from 30-40 yards out?!?! its friggin impossible!!! i didn't realize how easy it was to bomb shots w/ players like ronaldo in 14 until i played this game...EVERY BALL goes over the net 30 yards out. inside the box i'm fine.....but damn i cant do wonder shots...anyone else figure it out?!?

# 394 RandyBass @ 09/12/14 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ncaafootball14markus


	hmmm so in all seriousness...has ANYONE figured out how to score from 30-40 yards out?!?! its friggin impossible!!! i didn't realize how easy it was to bomb shots w/ players like ronaldo in 14 until i played this game...EVERY BALL goes over the net 30 yards out. inside the box i'm fine.....but damn i cant do wonder shots...anyone else figure it out?!?

I scored one with Gerrard from about 25-30 yards out, default settings (the boot up game).

I also upped user marking for a game and it seemed to help with teammate defense. Perhaps there is a balance to be had there, when coupled with difficulty level and other sliders.

Can't really tell if teams this year play with their own style though. The demo game length just isn't long enough to show that aspect of it. FIFA 14 got old for me pretty quick because of this.

# 395 KG @ 09/12/14 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ncaafootball14markus


	hmmm so in all seriousness...has ANYONE figured out how to score from 30-40 yards out?!?! its friggin impossible!!! i didn't realize how easy it was to bomb shots w/ players like ronaldo in 14 until i played this game...EVERY BALL goes over the net 30 yards out. inside the box i'm fine.....but damn i cant do wonder shots...anyone else figure it out?!?

Umm...it's supposed to be damn near impossible to score from that far out.

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# 396 BL8001 @ 09/12/14 11:59 PM

Ok this is starting to piss me off. I have not noticed this before. This is the third time it has happened in this match. Twice to Ibra and once to cavani.

I finally captured the third time. What is happening is I am dribbling fine with LB LT and the L stick, weaving amongst the CPU and as soon as I make it past the last defender the control of the ball and player disappears and the ball rolls away. It's like some sick joke...I am going to turn it off and turn it back on again. I mean CPU cheating is one thing and we can debate whether it does that until we all grow old but this is ridiculous.

Watching it again and again, what is up with 97 outside of the foot touches?

# 397 BL8001 @ 09/13/14 12:29 AM

And can someone tell me how to do this? I mean I know how, but it's never as neat, clean, effortless and as purposeful as how the CPU does it.

What a cut.

# 398 OneDrop @ 09/13/14 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BL8001


	Ok this is starting to piss me off. I have not noticed this before. This is the third time it has happened in this match. Twice to Ibra and once to cavani. I finally captured the third time. What is happening is I am dribbling fine with LB LT and the L stick, weaving amongst the CPU and as soon as I make it past the last defender the control of the ball and player disappears and the ball rolls away. It's like some sick joke...I am going to turn it off and turn it back on again. I mean CPU cheating is one thing and we can debate whether it does that until we all grow old but this is ridiculous. Watching it again and again, what is up with 97 outside of the foot touches?

Dribbling with the outside of the foot gives you more control of the ball irl. I used to use the outside of my foot to dribble in tight spaces where I needed the ball to remain close to me. What I conclude from the video is that Ibra had a bad touch and slightly overhits the ball. It can happen to anyone. However, you could say you're getting cheated on as it was FIFA that decided that touch was going to be a bad one.

# 399 mondeslicht @ 09/13/14 06:53 AM

I played the demo. I am somehow disappointed, graphics are very good, presentation is nice, smoothness not bad.

What for me essential is, it�s the gameplay. I think that for people like me who are seeking for a true football simulation, this game is unplayable without changing the sliders again.

I wish EA would implement in this game 2 options: arcade and simulation style. Good looking game but still too �arcadish� to me.

I will buy it and work hard on the sliders to try to achieve my goal.
In FIFA 14 the goalkeepers where maybe too good, I played with the slider at 40, this year seems like the keepers in some past editions of PES, really bad. Too many goals through the legs.

In General too many dribblings are still present in this game and what makes me a bit mad (this is present in all editions of FIFA) is that when the CPU gets read of the ball, it reaches almost every time their forwards in the middle of the pitch.

I took this decision: I will buy FIFA but also PES for the gameplay.

# 400 Johns Jets @ 09/13/14 07:50 AM

Okay, gonna pop in to give some thoughts. First of all, people looking at end of game stats are missing the point. Football is not a game of stats in the same way American Football is. Possession, pass completion percentage, shots on target etc etc, all of that is fluff that never used to even be tracked. It's interesting for TV pundits to discuss but is often irrelevant. It seems like a lot of people here look at these stats and wonder why the game hasn't panned out accordingly. I agree that a 90+ pass completion is unrealistic but it's a 4 min half demo, how many passes has the CPU even made? That's the real issue, not the quality of the passes, but the lack of them. Again, that might be due to half length.

Moving on to gameplay, it's difficult to say much at this point as we're all adjusting to the slight changes and perhaps bigger changes that haven't yet become apparent - shooting is obviously different and it feels bad at first but maybe it's actually more realistic. We're difficult to please as we want realism but every part of kicking a football requires varying levels of skill and some of the things we can do in FIFA/PES with relative ease are actually hard to do and rarely seen.

Defending is definitely 'different' this year and requires more input and patience. Some of the things people have pointed out are valid criticisms but in each case you have to ask what you're doing as well as what the game is doing. I feel that a lot of people on here are used to other EA games like Madden where the other players on your team (necessarily in that sport) do a lot of the work for you. Football, as in soccer, games have traditionally always been more about you controlling all of the players than games like Madden. I wonder if that's a problem with the thinking/expectation of players here. Since PES introduced the hold shoot to send another player over thing we've expected the sort of auto pressure/tackle from our AI team mates when doing so. I've found that when I control a CB and hold RB to pressure the oncoming attacker I have more success if I assume the pressure will fail and prepare myself to make a follow up challenge. Sometime the RB button guy will get in there but I find you have to use them more as harassment than a legitimate challenger now. I don't know if that's better, especially for a videogame, but it is perhaps more realistic. Someone else pointed out that real defence involves holding off and blocking lanes waiting for an opportunity for a turnover in possession and that does seem to be the way to do it here, it's just not as fun for our instant gratification gamer brains that want the ball back now.

There are many issues with the game but I feel that a lot of complaints in here aren't entirely valid. It's the buggy elements that are spoiling the game at the moment, not the way things work which can't really be judged yet. Hopefully this really is 'just a demo' although EA demos are usually the same as the final product and I suspect we'll have to wait for a patch or two to see if these issues get fixed, my problems with it are certainly all patchable things.

In short, if you're having problems, ask yourself if it might actually be down to you rather than the game. Do you need to adjust something or just get better? If your defence are bad, can you change a tactic or could it be that you're just not that great at it yet? Why are you expecting the game/AI to do it all for you? As for slider adjustment, I really don't think it's appropriate for this game, not at this stage especially. Football isn't about tweaking stats and interactions like American Football perhaps can be, don't be so obsessive about these things and instead just play the game and see if you can get a bit better at it.

I sound really defensive but trust me, I'm a huge critic of EA in general and I don't yet know what I think about the game, I just think a lot of what I've read in here is people getting hung up on things that aren't really, or at least might not be, real issues.

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