FIFA 17: Latest Info on Modes, Gameplay Videos and More

Gamers across the globe are counting down the days until the release of FIFA 17, and as the launch date nears, more details are surfacing about what players can expect from the latest EA Sports title.

Aside from new kits, new signings and new ratings for players, there will be fresh features for players to enjoy on FIFA 17. The most groundbreaking new mode is "The Journey," which allows players to take on the role of Alex Hunter and live the rise of a Premier League footballer.

In addition, EA Sports has made a selection of fascinating tweaks that should enhance the experience of the player. Here's a look at some of the game modes, the latest gameplay footage and further key details about FIFA 17.

FIFA 17 will be released in North America on September 27 and across the rest of the globe on September 29.

New Details for FIFA 17

The introduction of The Journey, which allows you to assume the role of Hunter at one of 20 teams in English football’s top flight, is one of the most anticipated additions to the game in years.

As the EA Sports website noted, "In The Journey, Alex Hunter's Premier League career is impacted by your performance on the pitch, and the decisions you make off of it." To add to the authenticity, EA Sports has consulted stars such as Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez.

Here's the trailer EA Sports released for the new story mode:

The classic FIFA modes are back again, although there have been some adjustments. For those who prefer to commit some time to their play, the career mode is a favourite, and this edition of the game is set to be more demanding.

Performance will now be assessed in five different areas during your career as a manager—domestic success, continental success, brand expansion, financial and youth development—while the introduction of "club worth" puts the gamer in the place of those who crunch the numbers at a club.

The "Ultimate Team" facet of the game is also popular among fans. Not only has EA Sports introduced a "FUT Champions" division—where qualifiers can compete for rewards in a weekend division—but there are incentives for savvy squad building too.

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Additionally, new legendary figures have been incorporated into the game, including Manchester United star Paul Scholes, Barcelona’s former inspirational skipper Carles Puyol and Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero.

The EA Sports Twitter feed revealed the 10 new legends who will be available on Ultimate Team:

As for the gameplay itself, there have been some refinements for a more authentic simulator. Here is EA Sports' official gameplay trailer for FIFA 17:

The one major revamp looks to be set pieces, where players will now have a lot more freedom and diversity in the way they utilise dead-ball situations. 

Per the EA Sports website, you can "customise your run-up on free kicks to create more variety in the spin and movement on the ball." On penalties, there is free movement in how the ball is approached, while a "new targeting system" when the ball is crossed into the box makes for greater accuracy.

Here's Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus playing and scoring with his team-mate Shinji Kagawa on the new game:

From an attacking standpoint, EA Sports looks to have made significant amendments, with the "active intelligence" infrastructure prompting players to be more aware of space and varied in their runs.

In terms of scoring goals, there are more options to exploit too, with players able to keep the ball low when shooting or heading at goal. There are also more options when it comes to through passes, whether driven, curled or floated into the path of an attacker.