Advances to our cutting-edge and proprietary machine learning algorithm create more football realism in FC 24, learning from a cumulative 9.2 million frames of advanced match capture and writing new animations in real time to create natural football motion across a variety of interactions in FC 24.
The Advanced 11v11 Match Capture from HyperMotion2 allowed our machine learning (ML) algorithm to learn from many more frames of data than previously available to create new features. We’ve been able to use ML to increase the performance and accuracy of our neural networks, which can generate a variety of movement animations in real time, resulting in a more robust structure for FC 24 and future EA SPORTS FC titles.
In FC 24, this has led to the evolution and development of several features powered by Machine Learning, including ML-Jockey and Technical Dribbling.
Dedicated Advanced 11v11 Match Capture of a full-intensity women’s match combines with machine learning technology to power the women’s game in FC 24, creating authentic animation informed by the movement of real-life women’s players.
FC 24 utilizes Advanced 11-v-11 match capture, meaning that actual football players came together for full-on matches using Xsens suits. This year’s game draws from two matches featuring professional teams, including a women’s match (a series first). That capture was then combined with EA’s new machine learning algorithm to make players and the environments around them more lifelike.
Various visual and mechanical enhancements further amplify FC 24’s faithfulness to the sport. Players’ limbs now react to the impact of the ball, and fully-3D nets even move when the ball or players make contact with them. Other extra touches like new animations and (over 500) chants for crowds liven up a match’s physical and emotional energy.
HyperMotion 2 and the new machine learning algorithm have a hand in various innovations coming to FC 24’s gameplay. EA presented several features made possible thanks to this innovative technology. Full Team Authentic Motion ensures that no two plays are identical. Star-specific run styles, improved technical dribbling, female athlete-specific animations, and left-footed skill moves are now made possible with these advancements. Now more than ever, football matches look and feel more like they do in real life.
More detailed and more authentic animations lead to more depth and control in the game itself. For example, Power Shots are a new skill-based risk-reward mechanic that unlocks yet another layer of strategy. To use them, you must carve out the perfect space and aim precisely, pressing L1 and R1, then shoot to activate. If performed correctly, you can score goals with more power and accuracy. However, the longer animations and the need for precision introduce a higher risk.
Defensive areas of the game aren’t left out either. You can lie down behind the wall to block low shots. The new motion capture data also allows players to perform clearance slide, physical, and back heel tackles, which aggressively counter offensive abilities, such as added shooting types like chesting, backspins, and downward volleys. There are even more ways to pass, including the always smile-inducing bum bumping.