With E3 2019 having officially kicked off this weekend, it all started with EA Play and highlighting EA’s lineup of games coming later this year.
Over the course of EA’s several hours of livestreams, we got deeper looks into titles like the long-awaitedStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the latest iterations ofMaddenandFIFA, a look at the second season of content forApex Legends, and more.
If you happened to missall the excitement from the livestream itself, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered. Below, you can find a recap of all the coverage and major announcements from EA Play 2019.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderGets a Gameplay Demo
EA kicked off their show with the highly-anticipated first look atStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s gameplay. In the 15-minute demo, we got a deeper look into thecombat,exploration,storytelling, and other gameplay systems that will be present in the upcoming single-playerStar Warsgame, which will officially release in November.
Apex LegendsSeason 2 Details Revealed, Including a New Legend
Ever since it became a wild success at the beginning of the year,Apex Legendsplayers have been hungry for more information on what’s coming next for the popular free-to-play shooter. EA delivered that and more, as it was revealed that Season 2 will begin in July and feature a brand new hero named Wattson.
Battlefield VChapter 5 Gets Detailed, New Maps Revealed, and More
FIFA 20is Revealed With a Ton of New Features and Gameplay Systems
Football/soccer fans had a lot to look forward to at EA Play with the full reveal ofFIFA 20, which is set to introduce a number of new gameplay systems and features to the iconic sports franchise, including the pseudo-return ofFIFA Streetin a new gameplay mode called Volta Football.
Madden 20Gameplay and New Features Shown in EA Play Trailer
Not to upstaged byFIFA, the other football game,Madden 20, also got its chance to shine with plenty of new trailers and features shown off at EA Play 2019. Among the highlights of the newMaddentrailers included a look at new improvements and features to the Campaign Mode, Superstar Abilities, and the new “Face of the Franchise” campaign.
The Sims 4Island Living Expansion Revealed with a New Trailer
It seems likeThe Sims 4really wants us all to take a vacation, as the next upcoming expansion for the ever-popular simulation was revealed asIsland Living. A gameplay trailer shown at EA Play 2019 detailed the new environments, systems, and customization options that players will have while being in the middle of a tropical paradise. In addition to theIsland Livingexpansion, it was also teased that the next game pack will be called “Realm of Magic” coming this fall, alongside new fashion items and outfits coming to the game later this summer.
