Marvel isn't inventing new superheroes, but FIFA 23 includes a few of its own

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Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:30:24 +0000

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EA is collaborating with Marvel to bring new superhero illustrations to FIFA 23.

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EA will dress up some of the most famous footballers of the past in
skin-tight spandex, as part of an upcoming Marvel crossover with FIFA 23.

A handful of FIFA 23 s players will be reimagined as Marvel superheroes for the games Ultimate Team mode. Their FUT Hero Cards in-game collectibles that first featured in FIFA 22 and present iconic moments of players careers will be illustrated by Marvel artists in the style of classic superhero
characters.

EA has revealed five of the special FUT Hero Cards so far, including those
for the USs Landon Donovan, Ivory Coasts Yaya Tour, Portugals Ricardo Carvalho, South Koreas Park Ji-sung, and Italys Claudio Marchisio. Superpowered feet Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: EA) Image 2 of 3 (Image credit: EA) Image 3 of 3 (Image credit: EA)

Each player has been illustrated wearing a Marvel-esque costume, although the inspirations behind some are easier to identify than others. Donovans picture is heavily reminiscent of Captain America, while Ji-Sungs new strip looks similar to Iron Mans armor. Tours design mentions the Wakandan palace, The Citadel, although his costume doesnt look directly inspired by any single character from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever .

While Marvel is busy bringing more of its classic characters to Disney Plus , EAs getting a little more creative. Could a superpowered Landon Donovan take on She-Hulk in a fight? Probably not, but hed probably score a few more goals on the pitch.

According to an EA FAQ , the special designs will roll out on November 11
when FIFA 23s post-launch World Cup mode is released. Two FUT Hero Cards will be available for each player a base version, which includes a standard photo of the player and will be included in the game at launch; and the special World Cup version that features better player stats.

The Marvel FUT Hero Cards will only be available for 21 players, however. We can expect to hear which other players will get the superhero treatment in
the run-up to the games release on September 23. Other in-game items will be included in the collaboration, too, including tifos, kits, and balls. A
tie-in comic book will even be released down the line. A new Lord of the
Rings game is coming, set in a 'different' time in Middle-earth



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