

I could spot Theo Walcott’s signature half-hearted dash for a stray pass with just a glance at the screen. There’s also now more players being visibly distinct just by watching the way they move from a distance. You can almost see the food crumbs and nesting Jays stuck in it.

Player models are a step up also, the beauty of Olivier Giroud’s suave hairdo and neatly-trimmed beard are almost fully-realised, while the sheer gruff magnificence of Joe Ledley’s beard is stupendously recreated. Still, the atmosphere of an evening kick off has more-or-less been nailed down, the greatest showcase of that is for the Champions League matches, which feel more alive with atmosphere. The stadiums under the lights on a clear summer’s night looks beautiful, making great use of the FOX Engine’s impressive lighting, though daytime lighting still has the edge in terms of accuracy. From first kick off, the graphical improvements and overall presentation are clearly apparent.
