EA Play Live 2020 is EA’s chance to show off all of its upcoming games to the world, and we are here to recap each and every announcement.
From Star Wars Squadrons gameplay reveal to a glimpse of next-gen versions of Dragon Age, Battlefield, and Need for Speed to Apex Legends being released on Steam and Switch this fall to a new Skate game, we’ve gathered each announcement below.
Oh, and you can the full EA Play 2020 conference, too, right here:
Apex Legends is Headed to Switch and Steam with Full Cross-Play
Apex Legends will be headed to Steam and Nintendo Switch later this fall alongside full cross-play with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.Have you played FIFA 21: Next Level Edition?
YES NO Respawn Entertainment explained Lost Treasures, the latest collection event headed to Apex Legends arriving on June 23, 2020.It will see the return of Armed and Dangerous: Evolved, the limited mode that only allows snipers and shotguns.It will also introduce a mobile respawn beacon, that each player will have at the start of each match.Be careful, however, because the respawn stations across the map will be gone.
A new area, Crypto’s Map Room, will give players a new look at what motivates Crypto.There will also be exclusive content and cosmetics that can be earned by completing challenges.
The Sims 4 is Now Available on Steam
EA announced that The Sims 4 base game and packs are now available on Steam.Hazelight’s Josef Fares Announces It Takes Two
Hazelight’s Josef Fares announced It Takes Two, the studio’s next game following Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and A Way Out.It is co-op action-adventure platformer that will “blow your f**king mind away.”
It Takes Two follows a child whose parents are divorcing.
To cope, she creates imaginary versions of them who must work together to make it through the story.
It Takes Two is scheduled to be released in 2021.
Zoink Games Announces Lost in Random
The studio behind Fe, Zoink Games, announced Lost in Random, a game that takes place in the world of Random, a “dark kingdom where every citizen’s future is determined by a roll of a dice.”
In 2021, follow the tale of Even and her sidekick Dicey to “play the odds and break the curse.”
Rocket Arena, the 3v3 Rocket Game, Gets a New Trailer and Will Be Released on July 14
Rocket Arena, the competitive third-person 3v3 hero shooter that is all about using rockets to literally blow up the competition, will be released on July 14.
We also have a preview of Rocket Arena, in which we say we are “very cautiously optimistic about Rocket Arena.Its unique gameplay mechanics stand out from other third-person hero shooters and the arena of 3v3 fights is actually quite fun.”
Star Wars Squadrons Gameplay Reveal
EA Motive revealed gameplay of its upcoming game, Star Wars Squadrons, a game that takes place after Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi.
Featuring both single-player and multiplayer, Star Wars Squadrons aims to be the greatest Star Wars pilot game ever.
The campaign will have players assuming the role of both a New Republic pilot and Imperial fighter pilot as part of the Vanguard and Titan Squadrons, respectively.
Multiplayer will include modes like Dogfight, an all-out 5v5 battle, and the signature mode, Fleet Battles.
Fleet Battles feature multiple phases and begins in a social hub that allows for strategic planning.Then, players will enter a battle that begins with a dogfight in in the middle of the map.It then transitions to one of the teams attacking the enemy’s medium-sized capital ship before finally taking the battle to the enemy’s flagships.
Star Wars Squadrons will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 2, 2020, with full cross-play and VR Support for PS4 and PC.Oh, and there are no microtransactions.
EA Sports Montage Trailer: Madden 21 and FIFA 21
EA Sports gave fans a look at Madden 21 and FIFA 21 in action.
Dragon Age, Battlefield, and Need for Speed, EA Motive Project Next-Gen Tech Teasers
EA gave viewers around the world a glimpse of what such games as Dragon Age, Battlefield, Need for Speed, and a new project by EA Motive will look like running on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and high-end PCs.
Untitled Skate Game Reveal Cuz Parry and Deran Chung announced that a new Skate game is “really early” in development.Skate 3 was released in 2010 and fans have been clamoring for a new entry.It appears they will get their wish!
7 EA Games Coming to Nintendo Switch This Year EA announced that seven games will be released on Nintendo Switch this year.EA has only discussed Burnout: Paradise and Apex Legends, but expect more announcements in the future..