WATCH: Ted Lasso, He’s in the game
Uniting Gaming and Entertainment, FIFA 23 Fans
to Play with Ted Lasso and their Favorite AFC Richmond Players
Across Multiple Game Modes
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Warner Bros.
Interactive Entertainment announced the arrival of AFC Richmond to
EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23, with fans able to authentically take control of
their favorite club across multiple game modes including Career
Mode, Kickoff, Online Friendlies, and Online Seasons. A number of
AFC Richmond items including kits, tifos, Manager items, and other
content will also be available to unlock across FIFA Ultimate
Team™(FUT) and Pro Clubs where applicable.
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Ted Lasso, He's In The Game (Graphic: EA
SPORTS)
Jason Sudeikis’ beloved Ted Lasso will be available as a
selectable manager of AFC Richmond in Career Mode, as fans can play
as their favorite mustachioed manager running the show for AFC
Richmond or any team of their choosing. Players can also create
their own Manager or select a real-world licensed manager to take
control of AFC Richmond, or create a Player and join the AFC
Richmond squad in a league of their choosing.
“I am truly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to have had many
special moments in my career thus far, and I consider this
experience among the best of them,” said Emmy Award-winner Jason
Sudeikis. “As long-time fans of EA SPORTS FIFA, having Ted Lasso
and the whole AFC Richmond squad incorporated into the newest
version of the game is truly a dream come true for myself and the
rest of the fellas. Our cast and crew work tremendously hard on
this show, and we are flattered that it resonates with so many
folks. We look forward to our fans having the opportunity to play
with, play as, and even play against their favorite AFC Richmond
characters.”
Fans will also be able to play as AFC Richmond as part of the
‘Rest of The World’ league in Kick Off, Online Friendlies and
Online Seasons with Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya, and Dani
Rojas all featuring as part of the Greyhounds’ squad. AFC
Richmond’s iconic home stadium, Nelson Road, will also feature in
FIFA 23.
For the past 30 years, EA SPORTS FIFA has been at the forefront
of football culture. Collaborating with the team at Warner Bros.
Interactive Entertainment to bring AFC Richmond to life in-game is
yet another example of how EA SPORTS continues to blur the lines
between gaming, entertainment, and the real world of football.
“In a short time and with limited prior experience, Ted Lasso
has become a cultural phenomenon, bringing the passion of football
and the power of belief to life for millions of fans across the
globe,” said David Jackson, VP of Brand for EA SPORTS FIFA. "We're
thrilled to welcome both Ted and AFC Richmond to FIFA 23."
Related content in FUT and Pro Clubs will be available through
objectives, challenges, and rewards, designed to be attainable by
all players from launch. This includes Ted Lasso and Coach Beard
manager items, AFC Richmond kits and other FUT club and stadium
vanity items including badges, flags and more, in addition to
Nelson Road Stadium being included in Pro Clubs.
“It is so f***ing cool to be in FIFA. I’m not sure this is going
to help dispel the CGI rumours but f*** it, totally worth it,” said
Emmy Award-winner Brett Goldstein, who plays AFC Richmond player
Roy Kent. “I look forward to beating my nephew in a game with me as
Roy Kent and him as Jamie Tartt. He’s gonna be furious.”
FIFA 23 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and will be
available worldwide on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Stadia,
PS4, and Xbox One on September 30. Early access for FIFA 23
Ultimate Edition begins on September 27, 2022.
TED LASSO © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. &
Universal Television LLC (s22) All rights reserved.
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