A new feature is being added in FIFA 21 by Electronic Arts, names Playtime that, according to the patch notes, “enable players to have more control and visibility over how they play.”
EA also stated that Playtime would allow users to set specific boundaries for the amount of time they play the game and the amount of money they can spend on it.
Here’s how it looks like:
“FIFA Playtime gives you an overview of the amount of time you’ve spent in FIFA 21 and lets you set limits on how you play. You’ll be able to choose how many matches you can jump into, the amount of FIFA Points you purchase and the number of FUT Packs opened with FUT Coins or purchased with FIFA Points.”
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“The integration of both tracking and limits in FIFA Playtime is grounded in research that shows that having access to more information helps players feel comfortable with how they play. When combined with smart prompts to guide choices, players were able to better find a comfortable balance in their gaming. We will continue to evolve and adapt these tools and resources to give you even more ways to shape your gaming experience.”
But here’s the thing, it won’t actually stop the players from spending money and time on the game beyond the set limits. It will only send a notification suggesting that maybe it’s time to stop playing and take a break.
Due to that, the feature honestly doesn’t do much to stop players from spending too much time on the game. Not to mention, Ultimate Team fans are probably going to ignore this completely.
“EA is focused on giving players the necessary tools/resources to shape how they play if they want,”
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That said, Playtime will also be available on smartphones and a web-based app, and while it will probably be released on PC by the time of writing, it’ll come on consoles next week. So, it’s undoubtedly going to be interesting to see whether it brings about some form of change or not.
| Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs | |
| OS | Windows 10 – 64-Bit | Windows 10 – 64-Bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.7GHz or AMD Athlon X4 880K @4GHz | Intel i5-3550 @ 3.40GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD Radeon R9 270X |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
About FIFA 21
FIFA 21 is a football simulation video game, developed and published by Electronic Arts on October 9th, 2020
Featuring more than 30 official leagues, over 700 clubs, and over 17,000 players, the game offers various game modes such as VOLTA Football, Ultimate Team, House Rules, as well as a Career Mode. Despite that, the game remains largely unchanged from the previous two entries.
FIFA 21 is available on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with an enhanced version for Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5 coming soon.
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