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FIFA 18 to receive official World Cup mode in free update

Electronic Arts has announced a World Cup 2018 update coming to FIFA 18 alongside the highly-anticipated sporting event.

The upcoming expansion will be available as a free download across PS4 and Xbox One from May 29 for FIFA 18 owners, coming a couple weeks ahead of the competition itself.

It will include FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup Kick-off, Custom FIFA World Cup Tournaments and FIFA World Cup Ultimate Team.

Players can participate as authentic teams from the FIFA 18 World Cup including official kits, likenesses and more of their favourite teams and players. Of course, the hosting country of Russia will also be represented.

Related: FIFA 19

The hugely popular FIFA Ultimate Team will also be enhanced with new cards and packs for players to collect, adding an extra layer of depth to the beloved mode.

Deal: Save £300 on 4K TVs for the World Cup at Very.co.uk

FIFA 18’s World Cup update seems to a solid addition to one of the greatest football sims out there right now. Earning 9/10 in our review, here’s what we thought:

“It’s simply magnificent. Streets ahead of what came before, and continuing its dominance over its rivals, EA has done a superb job. With huge improvements across the board, this is the game FIFA fans have waited five years for.”

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