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EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Releases
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(April 7, in the year of our Lord
2023)-- Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA)
launched EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™ worldwide for PlayStation®5, Xbox
Series X|S and PC via the EA App, Steam and the Epic Games
Store. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four
majors in men’s golf - the Masters Tournament, PGA
Championship™, U.S. Open Championship® and The Open. The game
features 30 courses at launch, THE PLAYERS Championship and
FedExCup Playoffs, the Ladies Professional Golf Association
(LPGA) and all-new Pure Strike gameplay featuring ShotLink®
Powered by CDW. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also launch with Road to
the Masters which incorporates challenges, online tournaments
and gear tied to the Masters.
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR features the most accurate representation of
Augusta National, from exact locations of its flowers and trees,
bird sounds, as well as the newly redesigned hole 13 commonly
known as “Azalea.” Within Road to the Masters, players can
compete for a Green Jacket at the world famous Augusta National
and participate in a variety of unique challenges including
“Championship Moments” from the Masters, where they’ll complete
quests inspired by the prestigious Tournament. Players can test
their skills in exciting season-long online tournaments, earning
Masters-branded rewards, and equipping their created golfers
with official clubs and gear.
“From the outset, our goal was to provide golf fans a
true-to-life experience that replicated the excitement and
passion that real life players experience every week on the PGA
TOUR, as well as the beauty and grandeur of the Masters at
Augusta National,” said Cam Weber, EVP and GM, EA SPORTS. “As
the only golf game with all four men’s majors featuring some of
the most iconic courses and tournaments in the world and
realistic gameplay powered by real-world golf data, we’re
extremely excited about giving players the most realistic golf
game in the world today.”
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is powered by EA’s Frostbite™ engine and
boasts 30 bucket list courses at launch such as The Old Course
at St Andrews Links, The Country Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links
and Torrey Pines, allowing players to experience some of the
world’s most prominent golf destinations in stunning 4K like
never before†. Meticulously crafted using drone technology,
flight helicopters equipped with custom LiDAR scanners and
Frostbite's state-of-the-art Terrain Procedural Tools, each
course is packed with details that fans know and love, even down
to the clubhouses. The photogrammetry and scanners were also
applied to create precise renderings of clubhouses, iconic
vegetation, bridges, tee markers, rock formations, and other
on-course elements offering players life-like visual experiences
of their favorite courses. The full list of courses available at
launch is available at the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR website.
The Pure Strike gameplay system, featuring ShotLink® powered by
CDW and TrackMan, allows players to feel like a pro golfer by
incorporating fluid swing mechanics, innovative ball behavior
and lifelike course dynamics. With a robust career mode, online
modes for friends and competitive play, real-life pros including
LPGA golfers and deep customization options, EA SPORTS PGA
TOURis the most content-rich entry in the franchise.
After the launch of EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, players can expect
compelling content updates alongside golf’s biggest moments such
as the Majors, FedExCup, and the Ryder Cup. New challenges
inspired by current and historic golf moments will be added
along with the 3-Click Swing mechanic and five new courses
featuring the sites of the 2023 men’s majors including Oak Hill
Country Club, The Los Angeles Country Club and Royal Liverpool
as well as Olympia Fields and Marco Simone, site of the 2023
Ryder Cup. More information on these new EA SPORTS PGA TOUR
content updates will be revealed later in 2023.
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is packed with competitive content for
players to experience in Career mode, including:
THE PLAYERS Championship and FedExCup Playoffs -The PLAYERS
Championship and all three FedExCup Playoffs events will be in
the game. Players can earn in-game FedExCup points in Career
Mode for the opportunity to compete in the FedExCup Playoffs.
Your Career, Your Way -EA SPORTS PGA TOUR provides players with
an RPG-like progression system on the Road to the Masters. As
theirgolf game improves, the closer they’ll be to becoming a
major champion. Players will be able to create and customize a
golfer, develop their skills and master each course to attack
every hole like a pro. For more information on the Career Mode
in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, watch the deep dive video and read the
detailed blog on all the features.
Online Gameplay -Online game modes include Competitive play
featuring simultaneous rounds with up to 16 players, as well as
social and private matches for more casual experiences. Players
can also play in a variety of timed tournaments for exclusive
rewards.
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is developed by EA Orlando and EA Madrid.
*Conditions & restrictions apply.
**Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See EA Play
Terms for details.
†Visual quality depends on your hardware.
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