EA will dress some of the past’s most famous players in tight tights in FIFA 23. EA, which will partner with Marvel, will display FUT Hero cards, which first appeared in FIFA 22 and present the iconic moments of the players’ careers, in superhero style.
A handful of FIFA 23 players will be repurposed as Marvel superheroes for the game’s Ultimate Team mode. EA has unveiled five exclusive FUT Hero cards so far, including US Landon Donovan, Ivory Coast’s Yaya Touré, Portugal’s Ricardo Carvalho, South Korea’s Park Ji-sung, and Italy’s Claudio Marchisio.
Each actor is pictured wearing a Marvel hero-like costume, but the inspirations behind some are easier to spot than others. Donovan’s painting is very reminiscent of Captain America, while Ji-Sung’s suit resembles Iron Man’s armor. Touré’s design is reminiscent of The Citadel, a Wakanda palace.
According to an EA FAQ, the custom designs will be released on November 11, when FIFA 23’s post-launch World Cup mode is released. Two FUT Hero cards will be available for each player: the basic version, which includes a standard photo of the player and will be included in the game at launch, and the special World Cup version with better player stats. So the Marvel make-up version…
Marvel FUT Hero cards will only be available for 21 players. We can expect to hear which players will receive the superhero treatment before the game launches on September 23. Other in-game items will also be included in the collaboration, including typhoids, jerseys and balls. Even a comic book will be released.
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