Fifa 18 World Cup mode: Release date, time, how to download for free plus online and Ultimate Team features

Standard Sport29 May 2018

The 2018 World Cup is fast approaching, and gamers dreaming of glory will be able to put their ambitions to the test in the Fifa 18 update which has just been released.

New stadiums and World Cup legends will be included in the expansion pack, which allows current owners of the Fifa 18 game to have a crack at winning football's ultimate prize in Russia.

There are also changes to Fifa Ultimate Team in the update, so read on for more details about EA Sports' latest release...

Date and time

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The update is out now and is available to download for PS4, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch players. Those who do not already own a copy of Fifa 18 will not be able to play the World Cup update without purchasing the game first.

How much does it cost?

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EA Sports have announced that the World Cup edition will be free to download as a content update for current Fifa 18 owners. Previous versions such as the 2010 and 2014 World Cup games were released as standalone titles.

Download details

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Players can choose one of the 32 qualified nations and go through the normal tournament structure, from the group stages to the final in Moscow. Take part by playing offline games in Kick Off or compete with friends and online players in the Online Friendlies and Online Tournament modes.

All 12 World Cup venues are included in the update, with all the real players and detailed kits too, giving you a truly authentic World Cup experience.

However, if you want to hand players such as Gianluigi Buffon or Alexis Sanchez one last chance to live their World Cup dream, you can create your own custom tournament to include non-qualified nations such as the USA, Italy and Chile.

Fifa Ultimate Team is also getting a World Cup makeover. Thanks to a revised chemistry system, the inclusion of “icons” such as Ronaldo and player items related to the real-world tournament, you can build your favourite international squad and play against others from around the world.

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