FIFA 16 News Post

FIFA 16 Demo Available Now For Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PC

12:00 PM - September 7, 2015 by jb12780

The FIFA 16 demo is available now on PlayStation 4 in a few regions. We will update this post when it is available here in the states.

UPDATE: (9-8) The FIFA 16 demo is available now for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. It should be available later this afternoon for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC users. We will update this post when they arrive.

UPDATE: (9-8) The FIFA 16 demo is available now for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.

UPDATE: (9-8) The FIFA 16 demo is available for PC users.

Below are the modes and options available in the FIFA 16 demo.

Kick-Off: jump onto the pitch and play a match. When starting the FIFA 16 Demo for the first time on PC, Xbox One, or PS4, you will begin at El Clasico, Real Madrid CF at home to FC Barcelona.
FIFA Ultimate Team Draft: experience a brand new way to play - FUT Draft. Make careful decisions as you build a squad, then take them onto the pitch in an offline match.
FIFA Trainer: everyone can Compete at a Higher Level in FIFA 16. Check out the FIFA Trainer, a new contextual training system, to pick up some new tips while playing Kick Off or FUT Draft.
New Skill Games: as matches are loading experience six of our six new skill games.
Bundesliga Broadcast Presentation: (available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC only) experience authentic broadcast graphics when Borussia Dortmund visits Borussia M�nchengladbach at BORUSSIA-PARK.

Teams:

FC Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia M�nchengladbach
Chelsea FC
Inter Milan
Manchester City
Paris Saint-Germain
Real Madrid CF
River Plate
Seattle Sounders

Women�s National Teams: (Women's National Teams compete exclusively against other Women's National Teams.)

Germany
United States

Stadiums:

Borussia-Park
CenturyLink Field
Santiago Bernabeu

Play a few matches and post your thoughts!

Game: FIFA 16Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS3 / PS4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox OneVotes for game: 2 - View All

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# 481 nunogomes @ 09/14/15 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by woody2goody


	That sums up why this game is so much better than previous ones. It's the start of more 'human AI'. Risk taking is part of football. When we as human players play an over-the-top through ball, we are taking a risk. My biggest gripe with FIFA 15 is that the CPU doesn't take any risks up until the point of shooting from about 12 yards out. The FIFA 16 demo AI has blasted shots over and wide from distance, gone for ambitious passes, crosses and volleys - all the things that we do. They even managed to put a couple in from 25+ yards, something I think the CPU did precisely twice against me in the whole year of FIFA 15. Graphics and presentation are top notch, they have finally made the font smaller on shirts for shorter names, and everything just seems to have stepped up a notch. Honestly the only thing I'm struggling with is seeing the attribute colours on the lighter background, and when that is the biggest gripe EA have done something right. I could still do with the AI having less possession, but I'm sure once I've had a proper look at sliders it can be tweaked. PS Handballs actually work again, and also the referees seem to be so much better. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

Im feeling the opposite honestly... i don�t see that variety..., i mean, i see the variety BUT always as a canned, rigorous reaction by the CPU to a specific action by me... maybe i just have been playing this game for many years and i know it too well for my own good!

# 482 SpritePuck @ 09/14/15 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nunogomes


	Im using Tactical Defending controls. Are you using Legacy? Maybe that�s the difference, don�t know really. What i do know, its that i can clearly see that i have a much better chance of recovering the ball if i don�t press the ball carrier, only because that makes the CPU pass in a more risky way... Im just feeling everything very... how should i say this... i feel that the CPU is a "on rails reaction machine". They react in a "robotic" way as a team, it�s almost as i already know what they are doing if i do a certain thing... Example: If i defend the inside of the pitch with a RB (for example) to "force" the LW to go outside and not inside, the LW reacts accordingly, it actually goes outside where the space is. This is great, good AI, however... it can�t happen all the time. Sometimes players take chances, they try to force the inside in situations like these, they dribble. Sometimes the best choice it�s not to go outside in these situations. This is an example, but i can�t shake this feeling around the whole game, it�s almost like two computers playing chess, no randomness, no variety, no poor decisions...

I am using tacticl defending. But I get your point in the example.

You may be playing a higher difficulty than me. Oddly for me on too easy a difficulty it is arcade like and on too high it becomes a flawless machine. Though I thought that was my skill at the game but maybe it is just the programing. Or very possibly you are simply more observant of the way the AI reacts.

You might just be better than me at the game. Making things stand out more as you are making fewer mistakes, therefore it is obvious what is happening.

Hope that one PES or FIFA works well for you... They both seem good this year, which is great for us all. I still can not decide which will hold my time more. And have played over 100 matches in FIFA and about 50 in PES. More in FIFA because the women's mode is in my opinion the best football game to date by any company.

# 483 SpritePuck @ 09/14/15 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by woody2goody


	That sums up why this game is so much better than previous ones. It's the start of more 'human AI'. Risk taking is part of football. When we as human players play an over-the-top through ball, we are taking a risk. My biggest gripe with FIFA 15 is that the CPU doesn't take any risks up until the point of shooting from about 12 yards out. The FIFA 16 demo AI has blasted shots over and wide from distance, gone for ambitious passes, crosses and volleys - all the things that we do. They even managed to put a couple in from 25+ yards, something I think the CPU did precisely twice against me in the whole year of FIFA 15. Graphics and presentation are top notch, they have finally made the font smaller on shirts for shorter names, and everything just seems to have stepped up a notch. Honestly the only thing I'm struggling with is seeing the attribute colours on the lighter background, and when that is the biggest gripe EA have done something right. I could still do with the AI having less possession, but I'm sure once I've had a proper look at sliders it can be tweaked. PS Handballs actually work again, and also the referees seem to be so much better. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

Totally agree... They attempt at goal from all over the place in all sorts of ways!!!!

Love how they try to score from outside the box, then will bomb the ball in from just about anywhere. Sometimes the cross is so early it catches me off guard.

I think the possesion thing will improve when Ican play mire than a 4 min halve. As I am rushing my attack. So, it seems like I give the ball up quicker than normal.

# 484 woody2goody @ 09/14/15 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SpritePuck


	Totally agree... They attempt at goal from all over the place in all sorts of ways!!!! Love how they try to score from outside the box, then will bomb the ball in from just about anywhere. Sometimes the cross is so early it catches me off guard. I think the possesion thing will improve when Ican play mire than a 4 min halve. As I am rushing my attack. So, it seems like I give the ball up quicker than normal.

I love early crosses so I'm glad to see the computer doing it as well

The heading is quite nice this year as well - you can get a lot of variety. Flick headers either on goal or X flicked headed passes (PS4) across the six yard area are good to use at last.

I'm also liking what I've seen from goalies. There is variety on which shots they are letting in. Still not seeing any long ground shots going in but it's easy days.

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# 485 dcar87 @ 09/14/15 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nunogomes


	Im using Tactical Defending controls. Are you using Legacy? Maybe that�s the difference, don�t know really. What i do know, its that i can clearly see that i have a much better chance of recovering the ball if i don�t press the ball carrier, only because that makes the CPU pass in a more risky way... Im just feeling everything very... how should i say this... i feel that the CPU is a "on rails reaction machine". They react in a "robotic" way as a team, it�s almost as i already know what they are doing if i do a certain thing... Example: If i defend the inside of the pitch with a RB (for example) to "force" the LW to go outside and not inside, the LW reacts accordingly, it actually goes outside where the space is. This is great, good AI, however... it can�t happen all the time. Sometimes players take chances, they try to force the inside in situations like these, they dribble. Sometimes the best choice it�s not to go outside in these situations. This is an example, but i can�t shake this feeling around the whole game, it�s almost like two computers playing chess, no randomness, no variety, no poor decisions...

I agree with you on the dribbling part. You are right when saying that in real life players take risks and force situations and not always play the "easy" way. This is my major gripe with this demo. I love it, but I hope this is improved in the final code or the community and Matt and Orion help to come up with some sliders that force the cpu to take decisions like dribbling. By dribbling I mean 1 on 1's, not FIFA 15 dribbling crap. I want to see Neymar playing as Neymar...or Messi beating players with skill like we do when we take control of him, all I'm seeing is run, run, pass or run, turn around, pass, I want more variety, like neymar's stepovers to fool my defender for example. He has dribbling as a trait in the game, why not using it? Decision making near the box is sometimes too simple in my opinion, they should make an effort to humanize it even more since they have the tech these days.

It's still an incredible game though but not everything is great right now when playing against the Cpu. Can't wait for the final release and the community sliders.

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# 486 sroz39 @ 09/14/15 02:27 PM

I've played countless games and followed this thread throughout but just wanted to say, FIFA 16 is looking like a huge improvement over 15 in all the right areas and I loved 15, issues and all. I played both CM and Pro Clubs in 15 with some FUT to change things up once in a while so I got to see FIFA at its best and worst. This year looks like a great year for soccer games.

Though I won't be getting PES 16 until a little later on, its great to have two top notch titles. I'm admittedly a FIFA first guy though and this year's demos have only solidified that.

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# 487 SpritePuck @ 09/14/15 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sroz39


	I've played countless games and followed this thread throughout but just wanted to say, FIFA 16 is looking like a huge improvement over 15 in all the right areas and I loved 15, issues and all. I played both CM and Pro Clubs in 15 with some FUT to change things up once in a while so I got to see FIFA at its best and worst. This year looks like a great year for soccer games. Though I won't be getting PES 16 until a little later on, its great to have two top notch titles. I'm admittedly a FIFA first guy though and this year's demos have only solidified that. Sent from my LG G4 using Tapatalk

I agree and just recently went back to 15, a game I liked and this makes me even more impressed with the demo!

# 488 SpritePuck @ 09/14/15 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by woody2goody


	I love early crosses so I'm glad to see the computer doing it as well The heading is quite nice this year as well - you can get a lot of variety. Flick headers either on goal or X flicked headed passes (PS4) across the six yard area are good to use at last. I'm also liking what I've seen from goalies. There is variety on which shots they are letting in. Still not seeing any long ground shots going in but it's easy days. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

I am PS4 also, and just wondered if the people not seeing realistic AI from the CPU offenses are playing a different platform.

I am not a FIFA fangirl and have been known to be pretty crytical of EA Sports but the complaints about FIFA 16 just seem like others are playing a different demo than I am.

Honestly, this is the first sports game that has ever surpassed my expectations. It is not perfect but plays great football. IDK maybe I got lucky and the game just works with my play style. I honestly will play the women's mode for hundreds of hours. I have well over a hundred matches of USA vs Germany, when I can make a tournament I will be even more excited. May not touch offline CM (usually my favorite mode) for a few months.

Aanyhow, we all play different and see different things. I am bummed for those not having as much fun as I am with the demo. Just can not wait until Tuesday!

# 489 orion523 @ 09/14/15 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SpritePuck


	I am PS4 also, and just wondered if the people not seeing realistic AI from the CPU offenses are playing a different platform. I am not a FIFA fangirl and have been known to be pretty crytical of EA Sports but the complaints about FIFA 16 just seem like others are playing a different demo than I am. Honestly, this is the first sports game that has ever surpassed my expectations. It is not perfect but plays great football. IDK maybe I got lucky and the game just works with my play style. I honestly will play the women's mode for hundreds of hours. I have well over a hundred matches of USA vs Germany, when I can make a tournament I will be even more excited. May not touch offline CM (usually my favorite mode) for a few months. Aanyhow, we all play different and see different things. I am bummed for those not having as much fun as I am with the demo. Just can not wait until Tuesday!

I was playing more this morning and I agree, this is the best FIFA yet, surpassing even 14. I'm really looking forward to diving in to the full game later this week on Access. With that and the work Matt has done already, we should have a nice base set of sliders for release day.
As for those not seeing what you're seeing, it most likely comes down to options. On slow, WC, and full manual, 16 is drastically different than default, drastically, and this is without sliders. Add in some slight slider changes and I'll put this game against any other, I'm that confident.

# 490 SpritePuck @ 09/14/15 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by orion523


	I was playing more this morning and I agree, this is the best FIFA yet, surpassing even 14. I'm really looking forward to diving in to the full game later this week on Access. With that and the work Matt has done already, we should have a nice base set of sliders for release day. As for those not seeing what you're seeing, it most likely comes down to options. On slow, WC, and full manual, 16 is drastically different than default, drastically, and this is without sliders. Add in some slight slider changes and I'll put this game against any other, I'm that confident.

Exactly how I feel and great point about dificulty and settings in general. I always tweak things, to get the best sim I can. Kinda hard with 4 min halves but will get there and with Matt's sliders and other stuff. Even camera seems to change gameplay. Probably just my play causing AI changes in response but still.

Orion, when you get Access I hope you share your experience and thoughts. I really want to play a longer game. Plus hear about CM. I am really wondering if youth academy is improved in maybe players looking like their pics and stuff. If not I can deal because the game play is so well done. Still fingers crossed some CM issues have been adressed.

Is EA Access an Xbox Live only thing or am I just not understanding how to get it on PSN?

# 491 RoyceDa59 @ 09/14/15 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SpritePuck


	Exactly how I feel and great point about dificulty and settings in general. I always tweak things, to get the best sim I can. Kinda hard with 4 min halves but will get there and with Matt's sliders and other stuff. Even camera seems to change gameplay. Probably just my play causing AI changes in response but still. Orion, when you get Access I hope you share your experience and thoughts. I really want to play a longer game. Plus hear about CM. I am really wondering if youth academy is improved in maybe players looking like their pics and stuff. If not I can deal because the game play is so well done. Still fingers crossed some CM issues have been adressed. Is EA Access an Xbox Live only thing or am I just not understanding how to get it on PSN?

I really hope they fix youth academy because it has been pretty terrible and just makes you never want to develop any youth players.

# 492 nikolapfc89 @ 09/14/15 05:59 PM

I totaly agree with you. Playing on X1, love the demo. I played most matches against my brother, game is superb when play human vs human.
Tried vs CPU, on pro seems so enjoyable to play. For me much better than world class or legendary.

Best thing for me is SPEED! Its perfect! Previous years it was like skating on ice. Now it feels like real FOOTBALL game. Also love variety of goals. Many random goals scored.

I just cross my finger that FULL will be similar to demo...Just hope for that.

# 493 SpritePuck @ 09/14/15 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyceDa59


	I really hope they fix youth academy because it has been pretty terrible and just makes you never want to develop any youth players.

This is kinda lame to most but in 15 I took the Wales job in every CM. That way I just ignored youth players and worked with what they had knowing regens would be coming as they aged out... I like the youth academy idea but it was teadious and because of issues unrewarding. So, I hope it is improved then I can develope a youth team.

# 494 Gnemi @ 09/14/15 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyceDa59


	I really hope they fix youth academy because it has been pretty terrible and just makes you never want to develop any youth players.

Yep, they completely $%#@ed up the Youth Academy in 15.

In 2014, it wasn't perfect but it was serviceable. I ended up with plenty of players in my career that were from the Academy.

In FIFA 15, every player I had ended up with terrible physical traits. By the time everybody discovered the workaround for the "bug" I was already in the 6th year of my career and that was like February or March.

I'm extremely hopeful that they at least get it back to being useful, if imperfect.

# 495 Gnemi @ 09/14/15 09:08 PM

Matt10 et al - anybody figure out how to get around the fatigue issue with the demo expander?

# 496 orion523 @ 09/14/15 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnemi


	Matt10 et al - anybody figure out how to get around the fatigue issue with the demo expander?

You cannot from what I understand. No worries though, you're one week away from go time.

# 497 Gnemi @ 09/14/15 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by orion523


	You cannot from what I understand. No worries though, you're one week away from go time.

BUT I WANT MY CANDY. I WANT IT NOW!

I was having soooooo much fun with Barca / BMG, 10 minute halves, World Class, Slow, all manual, and CPU passing error at 65. They were trying everything: long balls, crosses from the wings, Xhaka taking shots from 22 yards out, etc.

I'm really enjoying the demo. High hopes for full release, holy cow.

# 498 OneDrop @ 09/14/15 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnemi


	BUT I WANT MY CANDY. I WANT IT NOW! I was having soooooo much fun with Barca / BMG, 10 minute halves, World Class, Slow, all manual, and CPU passing error at 65. They were trying everything: long balls, crosses from the wings, Xhaka taking shots from 22 yards out, etc. I'm really enjoying the demo. High hopes for full release, holy cow.

First time I've seen you optimistic about a FIFA game. Can't wait to get my hands on the demo when I return from Barcalona tomorrow.

# 499 TX117 @ 09/14/15 10:53 PM

Overall this is better than 15 after putting more time into it...online is what's really gonna decide it for me tho. Good thing we're only a week away.

# 500 toneloc129 @ 09/14/15 11:19 PM

Game plays great. One thing is I wish the dominant foot was used more often. Many players use both feet and thats not how many professionals play.

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