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Nearly two years after Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) teased Project Rene, a new entry in The Sims series that many hoped would become The Sims 5, the excitement <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/23/03/31534627/when-innocent-play-turns-dangerous-the-uk-nhs-treats-child-gaming-addiction-that-can-lead-to-viole">has turned into frustration</a>. 
Following EA&#8217;s recent announcement that it has no plans for The Sims 5, new leaked screenshots from Project Rene have surfaced, revealing significant changes, IGN <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/the-sims-community-is-blowing-up-amid-project-rene-leaks-suggesting-big-changes-are-in-store">reported.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Sims: New Features </h3>
Over the past week, various images from a recent playtest of Project Rene have circulated online, showcasing features like a to-do list, a chat box, and a small neighborhood to explore. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40927410/no-sims-5-ea-focuses-on-sims-4-expansion-ai-projects-margot-robbie-movie">No Sims 5? EA Focuses On Sims 4 Expansion, AI Projects, Margot Robbie Movie</a>
A notable addition is the ability to work at a cafe, which has drawn comparisons to The Sims Mobile, EA's 2018 title that included a similar mechanic and stopped receiving updates earlier this year.
Players quickly compared these recent images to earlier visuals of Project Rene, leading many to believe the game has been altered significantly. Critics argue that the new art style appears downgraded and that the game's scope seems limited, suggesting a shift towards a more mobile-friendly design.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">New images from &quot;Project Rene&quot; (which is NOT The Sims 5) <a href="https://t.co/hSkPSkokuk">pic.twitter.com/hSkPSkokuk</a>
&mdash; The Sims Nostalgia (@Sims_Nostalgia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sims_Nostalgia/status/1840459070676836741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Concerns Over Microtransactions</h3>
One of the most concerning revelations from the leaks is the introduction of a mobile-style coin tab, which appears to reward players for completing quests. 
These coins seem intended for purchasing outfits, raising concerns about potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/39120277/paving-the-way-for-microtransactions-the-sims-4-introduces-controversial-battle-pass-style-">microtransactions in the game.</a>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Y'all have to understand. The Sims team said that project Renee will be free to play. There is going to be a multiple micro transactions and this little icon specifically right here tells us everything we need to know about what their plans are for this game. <a href="https://t.co/mTDOvUiiqJ">pic.twitter.com/mTDOvUiiqJ</a>
&mdash; TheSimYin (@TheSimYin) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSimYin/status/1840899124956479636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Speculation On Development Changes</h3>
The contrast between the initial reveal of Project Rene and the latest leaks has led some players to speculate that the game may have been internally downsized or even scrapped in its previous vision. 
Initially introduced in 2022 as a free-to-play title featuring multiplayer elements inspired by games like Animal Crossing and Among Us, Project Rene was expected to refresh the series. However, the latest images suggest a very different direction, leaving fans disheartened.
EA currently has not provided a formal announcement regarding the game&#8217;s release date or official reveal. However, small, invite-only playtests have been ongoing since its announcement.
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Consumers remained a pillar of support for the economy despite the high interest-rate environment that has prevailed since early 2022. With the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40965372/fed-delivers-large-interest-rate-cut-in-bid-to-sustain-labor-market-stocks-gold-set-new-record-h">Federal Reserve implementing a substantial 50 basis-point</a> rate cut, the benefits of which are expected to trickle down to them, consumers are forecasted to splurge on purchases this holiday season, according to early forecasts provided by Adobe on Wednesday.
Vibrant Spending: Consumer E-commerce spending will likely reach a record $240.8 billion from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, Adobe said. This included spending online, discounting, &#8216;Buy Now, Pay Later,&#8217; mobile shopping and more, it said. The forecast would mean an 8.4% year-over-year increase from the $221.8 billion spent in 2023, which saw a more modest 4.9% growth.
Electronics, apparel and furniture/home goods will account for the bulk of the spending. The firm&#8217;s analytics show spending on Black Friday &#8211; the Friday that follows the Thanksgiving Thursday, and Thanksgiving day will grow 9.9% and 8.7%, respectively. Cyber Monday online spending is expected to be up a more modest 6.1%.
Adobe expects discounts to peak at 30% this season, and drive over $2 billion in incremental online spending for retailers. The firm also said consumers will likely trade up to more expensive goods this season as opposed to the trend seen in recent months. Expensive goods will likely make up 19% of the share of the total online spending. In electronics, the share will likely be a steeper 58%.
Mobile shopping could make up 53.2% of total online spending and spending through BNPL could see another record this time. BNPL sales are expected to rise 11.4% to $18.5 billion, over 75% of this driven by mobile purchases.
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Best Time To Buy: This time around, discounts would be more spread out, with deals starting in October itself, Adobe said, adding that goods could trade up to 16% off the listed price in October. The discount could go up to 18% in November before the Cyber Week.
Hot Sellers: Among the most sought-after items are:
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<li> Slime Kits</li>
<li>Sony Group Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNE#NYSE">SNE</a>) PlayStation 5</li>
<li>Madden NFL 25</li>
<li>Apple, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40971882/as-apples-iphone-16-goes-on-sale-analyst-says-demand-off-to-strong-start-keeping-cu">iPhone 16</a></li>
<li> ice cream maker Ninja Creami</li>
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Stock Implications: With most spending likely happening online, those retailers having a strong online presence could be the ones to benefit the most. Pureplay electronics retailers such as Best Buy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NASDAQ">BBY</a>), Apple and Sony, e-commerce giant Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and retailers such as Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Costco Wholesale Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NYSE">COST</a>) could also be preferred destination for buying consumer electronics goods. 
Madden NFL 25 is an American football video game developed by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) Orlando and published by EA Sports. It could be bought on EA&#8217;s website, Amazon, or any other video game retailer.
BNPL stocks such as Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), and PayPal, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) could reap the benefit of rising interest in purchases via the BNPL route.
The Commerce Department&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40897882/retail-sales-rise-0-1-in-august-more-than-expected-boosting-odds-of-larger-fed-ra">retail sales report for August </a>released earlier this month showed an unexpected increase as weak auto &amp; auto parts sales were more than offset by strength in online sales, underlining the underlying strength. 
The SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>) ended Tuesday&#8217;s session up 0.80% at $77.13 but it has lost about 0.8% for the year even as the broader market hovers at a record high. The Fed rate cuts &#8211; the one announced and the two more anticipated before the year-end, and the seasonally strong holiday season could bring these stocks back to favor in the near term.
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Black Myth: Wukong soared to the top of the charts in August 2024, according to Newzoo, leading the revenue rankings across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gaming-industry">six major markets. </a>
This action RPG, rooted in Chinese mythology, took the number one spot for overall earnings in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Spain and Italy highlighting its remarkable success in its debut month, GamesIndustry.biz <a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/black-myth-wukong-top-grossing-game-for-august-2024-newzoo-charts">reported.</a>
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Not only did Black Myth: Wukong dominate these markets, but it also claimed the top position in the PC category. On Sony Group Corp.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) PlayStation, it was the third-highest-grossing title, only trailing behind Fortnite and Electronic Arts Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) EA Sports Madden NFL 25, showing that it performed strongly across multiple platforms. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The First Descendant Experiences Revenue Decline</h1>
While Black Myth: Wukong thrived, other games like The First Descendant saw less favorable trends. 
According to Newzoo&#8217;s August analysis, the game experienced a steep revenue decline from June to August. Despite initial success, the competitive market and new releases may have contributed to this downturn.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Popular Titles See Engagement Boosts</h1>
Several established titles saw significant gains in monthly active users (MAUs) during August. 
Fall Guys, Diablo 4 and World of Warcraft were among the games that witnessed notable increases in player activity. In particular, World of Warcraft saw its biggest MAU increase of 2024, climbing nine ranks in Newzoo's engagement chart.
Another major title, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, experienced a substantial boost in player engagement. This was largely due to its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus lineup and a 75% discount on Nintendo ADR&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>) Nintendo Switch Store, which helped bring in new and returning players.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Top Games by Revenue And MAUs For August</h1>
Newzoo's report also highlighted the top-performing games by revenue across PC and consoles for August. While Black Myth: Wukong led the revenue rankings, other big names like Fortnite and Madden NFL 25 secured second and third spots respectively.
In terms of monthly active users, Fortnite, Microsoft Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2/3/Warzone, and Minecraft dominated the top of the charts, maintaining their strong engagement among players across the six markets analyzed. 
Titles such as Diablo 4 also moved up significantly in the MAU rankings, driven by new updates that re-engaged the player base.
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Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterates Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $163 price target.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed three bills on Tuesday aimed at curbing the use of artificial intelligence in creating misleading images or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40912021/gavin-newsom-signs-laws-aimed-at-curbing-deepfakes-around-elections-critical-that-we-ensure-ai-is-no" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">videos in political advertisements</a>.
The&nbsp;Federal Trade Commission&nbsp;(FTC) alleges &#8220;big tech&#8221; makes little effort to inform social media users of privacy danger or allow <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40946073/no-privacy-for-profits-sake-ftc-calls-out-amazon-meta-big-tech-for-exposing-users-to-host-of-harms" rel="noreferrer noopener">them to opt out of data collection</a>.
In its bid to create a domestic competitor to rival&nbsp;NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, China is reportedly facing significant challenges due to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40940596/matching-nvidia-in-short-term-is-unlikely-analysts-predict-as-china-ramps-up-search-for-rivalling-je" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. sanctions and technological gaps</a>.
Gaming
Rockstar Games may delay GTA 6's anticipated 2025 release to 2026, according to former technical director Obbe Vermeij's insight. He suggests that a decision on whether to push back the release could be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40905542/could-gta-6-be-pushed-to-2026-insights-from-former-rockstar-insider" rel="noreferrer noopener">made by mid-2025, mirroring past delays</a>.
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) stated that FC 25 early access starts on September 20, with a global release on September <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40906473/ea-sports-fc-25-when-and-where-to-play-early-access-global-launch-times" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 for all major consoles and PC</a>.
In an Investor Day event, Electronic Arts said it expects sustained growth in EA SPORTS and outlined plans for new business opportunities beyond gaming, including the EA SPORTS App. It described the EA SPORTS App as socially driven with sports content, live sports data, interactivity and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40910079/what-happened-with-electronic-arts-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">gaming centered on global football</a>.&nbsp;
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) is set to bid farewell to 10 titles from its PlayStation Plus subscription service this month, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40907983/september-playstation-plus-lineup-whats-coming-and-whats-leaving" rel="noreferrer noopener">LittleBigPlanet 3&nbsp;leading the pack</a>.
Sony has&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;a special 30th Anniversary Collection to mark <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40947591/playstation-celebrates-30-years-with-retro-themed-ps5-pro-and-slim-editions" rel="noreferrer noopener">three&nbsp;decades of PlayStation</a>.
Flappy Bird is making a comeback through the Flappy Bird Foundation, with plans to release a new version by 2025 across multiple platforms. The game&#8217;s original creator, Dong Nguyen, distances himself from the <a target="_blank" href="https://benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40885525/i-did-not-sell-anything-flappy-bird-creator-denounces-games-crypto-infused-comeback" rel="noreferrer noopener">project, stating he has no involvement</a>.
Blizzard's Diablo 4 has reportedly generated $150 million from in-game microtransactions <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40886670/blizzards-diablo-4-generates-150m-from-microtransactions-contributing-to-over-1b-in-sales" rel="noreferrer noopener">since its release in&nbsp;June 2023</a>.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) announced a price increase for its battery replacement&nbsp;service for the&nbsp;iPhone 16 Pro&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40870767/apple-wants-you-to-pay-more-for-iphone-16-battery-replacement-heres-how-much-it-will-cost" rel="noreferrer noopener">and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40870767/apple-wants-you-to-pay-more-for-iphone-16-battery-replacement-heres-how-much-it-will-cost" rel="noreferrer noopener">iPhone 16 Pro Max</a>.
Apple is experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand for its&nbsp;iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max&nbsp;models during the first weekend of pre-orders, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40872864/apple-staring-at-lower-than-expected-demand-for-iphone-16-pro-and-pro-max-in-the-fi" rel="noreferrer noopener">top analyst&nbsp;Ming-Chi Kuo</a>.
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Apple stated that iPhone production in India would hit 20% -25% by 2027, improving margins over time. AirPods and Apple Watch production outside China to exceed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40927849/apple-expands-beyond-china-to-india-southeast-asia-analyst-warns-of-margin-impact" rel="noreferrer noopener">50% by 2024 and 2027, respectively</a>.
The&nbsp;upcoming trifold smartphone&nbsp;from&nbsp;Huawei Technologies, China's top smartphone maker,&nbsp;is being listed for over $7,000 on online marketplaces, more than double its<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/40912367/huaweis-trifold-is-now-fetching-7-000-as-buyers-flip-apple-rivals-device-on-online-marketplaces-in-c" rel="noreferrer noopener"> list price, even before its official release</a>.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has reported that&nbsp;Russian cyber-influence operations&nbsp;are now targeting the&nbsp;Kamala Harris–Tim Walz&nbsp;campaign in the lead-up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40912191/harris-walz-campaign-targeted-by-russian-hackers-microsoft-threat-analysis-center-notices-shift-in-t" rel="noreferrer noopener">to the 2024 presidential election</a>.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) announced the launch of more than 100 new open-source AI models and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40934797/alibaba-shares-rise-4-in-premarket-after-company-unveils-over-100-new-ai-models-and-text-to-video-to" rel="noreferrer noopener">introduced a text-to-video generation tool</a>.
ByeDance-owned&nbsp;TikTok, the widely-used social media platform for creating and sharing short-form videos, has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40890877/tiktoks-future-hangs-in-balance-as-judges-express-skepticism-in-us-court-battle" rel="noreferrer noopener">encountered a doubtful panel of judges</a>.
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Billionaire entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" star&nbsp;, Mark Cuban&nbsp;has shared a new patent that allows social media platforms and user profiles to sell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913939/mark-cuban-is-no-poster-boy-for-the-existing-patent-system-but-its-not-stopping-him-from-getting-his">advertisements of any media type</a>.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk has agreed with&nbsp;NVIDIA CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang's prediction of a future where individuals will have personal digital agents akin to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40931686/elon-musk-agrees-with-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-vision-of-a-future-where-well-have-our-own-ai-powered" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Star Wars' R2-D2</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40931686/elon-musk-agrees-with-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-vision-of-a-future-where-well-have-our-own-ai-powered" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> or&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40931686/elon-musk-agrees-with-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-vision-of-a-future-where-well-have-our-own-ai-powered" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">C-3PO</a>.
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Musk's social media platform,&nbsp;X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter, had managed to temporarily bypass a&nbsp;ban in Brazil with the help of an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40932378/elon-musks-x-manages-to-dodge-brazil-ban-with-software-update-court-wants-an-explanation" rel="noreferrer noopener">automatic update of its software</a>.
Mark Cuban said he would be interested in acquiring&nbsp;Rupert&nbsp;Murdoch's Fox News and&nbsp;Elon Musk's X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter, but t<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913939/mark-cuban-is-no-poster-boy-for-the-existing-patent-system-but-its-not-stopping-him-from-getting-his" rel="noreferrer noopener">here are certain hurdles involved</a>.
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ChatGPT-parent&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;has acknowledged that its latest model,&nbsp;known as "o1,"&nbsp;could potentially be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40870931/chatgpt-creator-openai-says-its-latest-models-pose-bioweapons-creation-risk-ai-giant-particularly-ca" rel="noreferrer noopener">misused for creating biological weapons</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;has announced&nbsp;an independent board oversight committee focused on safety and security. It was established in response to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40890661/chatgpt-parent-openai-establishes-oversight-committee-for-safety-amid-recent-fears-of-biological-wea" rel="noreferrer noopener">ongoing security process controversies</a>.
Speaking at an Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) financial analysts meeting, co-founder and CTO of the tech giant,&nbsp;Larry Ellison&nbsp;predicted that&nbsp;artificial intelligence will eventually power <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40892284/oracles-larry-ellison-predicts-police-officers-will-be-supervised-at-all-times-and-citizens-will-be" rel="noreferrer noopener">extensive law enforcement surveillance systems</a>.
Microsoft&#8217;s LinkedIn, the professional networking giant, has come under scrutiny for reportedly using user data for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40931968/microsofts-linkedin-in-hot-water-for-allegedly-using-data-of-users-for-training-ai-before-updating-t" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI training before&nbsp;updating its terms of service</a>.
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Roth MKM analyst Eric Handler maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $154 price target.

Roth MKM Maintains Neutral on Electronic Arts, Maintains $154 Price Target

Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $170 price target.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Electronic Arts, Maintains $170 Price Target

Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) is steering away from its traditional game release model, officially confirming that there will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/23/09/34544442/ea-drops-a-game-changer-the-sims-5-to-launch-as-free-download">no Sims 5. </a>
Instead, the company is doubling down on The Sims 4, continuing to expand the game while introducing new projects within the franchise. EA revealed this shift during its Investor Day 2024 event, as <a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-to-disrupt-the-sequel-model-by-dropping-sequential-release-for-the-sims">reported</a> by GamesIndustry.biz.
EA's President of Entertainment and Technology, Laura Miele, made it clear that the company is &#8220;disrupting the sequel model&#8221; in favor of a more expansive vision. 
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"Traditionally, after every release we would replace one version with another, starting from scratch. Well, we are going to disrupt the sequel model. We are investing in a massive Sims platform," she said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Project Rene And The Future Of The Sims Universe</h3>
While The Sims 5 has been scrapped, EA assured fans that the previously announced Project Rene is still in development, with a closed multiplayer test slated for this autumn. Though Project Rene had initially been speculated to be the next Sims installment, it's now positioned as part of what EA calls &#8220;The Sims universe.&#8221; 
"The Sims 4 will be the foundation of our future growth strategy," Miele elaborated. "It will carry forward the tremendous engagement and volumes of content." 
She also noted that EA would be updating the game&#8217;s core technology while continuing to release fresh and engaging content. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Sims Movie In Development</h3>
Moreover, fans of The Sims will soon have more than just gameplay to look forward to. EA has officially confirmed that a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/03/37883653/margot-robbie-smashed-the-box-office-with-barbie-now-shes-set-to-bring-bestselling-video-ga">film adaptation of The Sims is in the works</a>, in partnership with Amazon.com Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon MGM Studios. 
Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, will produce the film, with Kate Herron, known for her work on Loki, set to direct.
EA's Vice President and General Manager of The Sims, Kate Gorman, promised that the film would provide an &#8220;authentic Sims experience.&#8221; 
In an <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/the-sims-movie-plot-details-amazon-ea-margot-robbie-1236142126/">interview </a>with Variety, Gorman said: &#8220;What we want is to have a truly authentic Sims experience brought to a theatrical release.&#8221; 
&#8220;We wanted the right partners, and to make an impact the size of something like a Barbie movie is exactly what we want,&#8221; she added.
The movie will feature plenty of Easter eggs for longtime fans, including the recurring &#8220;Freezer Bunnies&#8221; and possibly a pool without a ladder. W
On the possibility of the movie being entirely in the game's fictional language, Simlish, Gorman responded positively to the idea, calling it "fun" and noting that it's "something we'll definitely talk about."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI At The Core Of EA&#8217;s Future</h3>
In addition to expanding the Sims universe, EA also revealed its increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its game development process, Eurogamer <a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/ai-is-the-very-core-of-our-business-says-ea-ceo">reported.</a>
CEO Andrew Wilson stated that AI is &#8220;the very core of our business,&#8221; noting that EA currently has over 100 &#8220;active novel AI projects&#8221; to support and streamline game development.
Wilson highlighted how AI is being used across three categories: efficiency, expansion, and transformation. The company aims to create deeper, more intelligent characters and storylines, while also using AI to enhance the player experience. 
For example, The Sims' forthcoming central platform will use AI to allow players to search for in-game assets through photos rather than text, adding a layer of personalization to the gameplay.
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No Sims 5? EA Focuses On Sims 4 Expansion, AI Projects, Margot Robbie Movie

During the last three months, 22 analysts shared their evaluations of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $161.77, a high estimate of $183.00, and a low estimate of $150.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.77% from the previous average price target of $152.95. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726682419_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Electronic Arts's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Soff</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Creutz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Omar Dessouky</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Marok</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick McKay</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Crum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Handler</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Crum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Karnovsky</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Bazinet</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy O'Shea</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Crum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Martin Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Electronic Arts. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Electronic Arts compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Electronic Arts's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Electronic Arts's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Electronic Arts analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Electronic Arts Better</h2>
EA is one of the world's largest third-party video game publishers and has transitioned from a console-based video game publisher to the one of the largest publishers on consoles, PC, and mobile. The firm owns number of large franchises, including Madden, EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), Battlefield, Apex Legends, Mass Effect, Dragon's Age, and Need for Speed.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Electronic Arts's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Electronic Arts's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -13.72%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Electronic Arts's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.87%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Electronic Arts's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.76% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Electronic Arts's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.14%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Electronic Arts's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.26, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Where Electronic Arts Stands With Analysts

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and maintains $150 price target.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Electronic Arts, Maintains $150 Price Target

Deutsche Bank analyst Benjamin Soff maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Hold and maintains $160 price target.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Electronic Arts, Maintains $160 Price Target

The Nasdaq 100 closed slightly higher during Tuesday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wynn Resorts</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) Director Patricia Mulroy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 2,650 shares</a> at an average price of $78.73. The insider received around $208,635 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Sept. 10, Wynn Resorts priced its $800 million private offering of Wynn Resorts Finance 6.250% Senior Notes due 2033.</li>
<li>What Wynn Resorts Does: Wynn Resorts operates luxury casinos and resorts. The company was founded in 2002 by Steve Wynn, the former CEO.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dropbox</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) CFO Timothy Regan sold a total of 3,300 shares at an average price of $24.51. The insider received around $80,875 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 8, Dropbox reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What Dropbox Does: Dropbox is a leading provider of cloud-storage and content collaboration tools with an emphasis on individuals and SMB.</li>
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<li>What's Happening: On Sept. 12, Coinbase announced the launch of Coinbase Wrapped BTC (cbBTC), a new ERC20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in Coinbase&#8217;s custody to bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum and base networks.</li>
<li>What Coinbase Global Does: Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. </li>
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<li>What's Happening: On Sept. 17, Electronic Arts outlined its long-term growth strategy at its Investor Day event.</li>
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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) closed lower Tuesday after the company outlined its long-term growth strategy at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40908084/electronic-arts-outlines-long-term-growth-strategy-at-investor-day">its Investor Day event. </a>
The Details: EA shared an in-depth look at the initiatives and experiences driving its strategic pillars to accelerate growth and outlined how AI drives efficiency, expansion and transformation at EA. The company said it is on track toward the high end of the net bookings guidance for the second quarter and fiscal year. 
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EA said it expects sustained growth in EA SPORTS and outlined plans for new business opportunities beyond gaming, including the EA SPORTS App. It described the EA SPORTS App as socially driven with sports content, live sports data, interactivity and gaming centered on global football. 
"We are excited to unveil an in-depth look inside the growing scale and scope of our IP portfolio, as we accelerate engagement and social connection in and around our biggest franchises,&#8221; said Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA.
&#8220;We are also introducing new experiences and leveraging innovative technology to serve our global communities and attract new audiences, as we continue to transform our business and shape the future of entertainment,&#8221; Wilson added.&nbsp;
EA Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Electronic Arts shares ended Tuesday's session down 2.68% at $142.59.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Electronic Arts Expects American Football Business To Generate $1B In Net Bookings For Fiscal Year 2025

EA expects to outpace market growth and drive margin expansion through fiscal year 2027
Outlines strategy to double global audience to well over a billion people over the next five years
Debuts EA SPORTS&#x2122; App focused on connected, interactive entertainment beyond gaming
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) hosted its Investor Day event to share EA's long-term growth strategy and provided an in-depth look at the initiatives driving its three strategic pillars - entertaining and engaging massive online communities; creating blockbuster interactive storytelling; and harnessing the power of community to accelerate growth in, around, and beyond our games.
"We are excited to unveil an in-depth look inside the growing scale and scope of our IP portfolio, as we accelerate engagement and social connection in and around our biggest franchises," said Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA. "We are also introducing new experiences and leveraging innovative technology to serve our global communities and attract new audiences, as we continue to transform our business and shape the future of entertainment."
"We are committed to growing our business at scale and expanding operating margins through a disciplined approach to capital allocation," said Stuart Canfield, CFO of EA. "Our strategy gives us confidence we can significantly outpace market growth through fiscal 2027."
Investor Day Highlights:
<ul>
<li>EA shared an in-depth look at the initiatives and experiences driving its strategic pillars to accelerate growth in, around, and beyond gaming;</li>
<li>Outlined how AI drives efficiency, expansion, and transformation to accelerate its business;</li>
<li>Expects sustained growth in EA SPORTS&#x2122; and shared its aspiration to be the most valuable sports business;</li>
<li>Announced a modern day next-level Battlefield&#x2122; experience, with a community testing program coming in early 2025;</li>
<li>Investing behind The Sims&#x2122; platform and expects to more than double The Sims annual net bookings1 over the next five years; announced partnership with Amazon MGM Studios on a movie based on The Sims;</li>
<li>Outlined plans to unlock net-new business opportunities beyond gaming, starting with the EA SPORTS App - a socially-driven app, with sports content, live sports data, interactivity and gaming centered on global football;
<ul>
<li>Updated that the company is on track towards the high end of the net bookings1 guidance, provided on July 30, 2024, for the second fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024 and the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Electronic Arts Outlines Long-Term Growth Strategy At Investor Day; Expects To Outpace Market Growth And Drive Margin Expansion Through Fiscal Year 2027; On Track Towards The High End Of The Net Bookings Guidance, Provided On July 30, 2024, For Q2 Ending September 30, 2024 And The Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025

Electronic Arts Unveils New "Battlefield" Title With Play Testing Launching Next Year, Announces "The Sims" Film In Partnership With Amazon MGM Studios, And Expects To Double Annual Bookings For "The Sims" Over Five Years; "EA Sports" App To Soft-Launch In Spain This Fall Combining Sports Content, Live Data, And Social Messaging

Electronic Arts Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) EA Sports has officially<a href="https://www.ea.com/en/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/pitch-notes-fc-25-football-ultimate-team-launch-update"> confirmed</a> the release schedule for EA Sports FC 25, the latest entry in its renowned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/02/37292071/game-on-or-sellout-this-is-how-much-ea-sports-offers-college-football-players-for-their-likeness">football series</a>. 
With the early access launch scheduled for Sept. 20, followed by a global release on Sept. 27, players worldwide can soon experience new features on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X&#x7C;S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Early Access Begins Sept. 20</h3>
For players who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition of FC 25, early access begins at midnight local time on September 20 across most consoles, allowing an exclusive preview before the global launch. 
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On PC, early access starts at 5 a.m. UK time on the same day, giving EA Play members up to 10 hours of gameplay, while EA Play Pro members (PC only) enjoy unlimited early access.
EA Sports also confirmed the return of the popular FC 25 Companion &amp; Web App, which launches on Sept. 19. Players can start building their Ultimate Team online before accessing the refreshed Companion App on September 20. EA Sports teased additional bonuses for players returning from Ultimate Team 24, though specific details remain under wraps.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Global Early Unlock Release Times Across Major Cities (Console)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Los Angeles: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Austin: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Bogota: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>New York: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Brasilia: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>London: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Paris: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Cape Town: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Cairo: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Moscow: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Riyadh: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Muscat: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Beijing: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Singapore: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Seoul: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Tokyo: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Sydney: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Auckland: 12 a.m.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Early Unlock Release Times For PC </h3>
<ul>
<li>Los Angeles: 9 p.m., September 19</li>
<li>Austin: 11 p.m., September 19</li>
<li>Bogota: 11 p.m., September 19</li>
<li>New York: 12 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Brasilia: 1 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>London: 5 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Paris: 6 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Cape Town: 6 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Cairo: 7 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Moscow: 7 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Riyadh: 7 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Muscat: 8 a.m., September 20</li>
<li>Beijing: 12 p.m., September 20</li>
<li>Singapore: 12 p.m., September 20</li>
<li>Seoul: 1 p.m., September 20</li>
<li>Tokyo: 1 p.m., September 20</li>
<li>Sydney: 2 p.m., September 20</li>
<li>Auckland: 4 p.m., September 20</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Global Release On September 27</h3>
After the early access period, the worldwide release of FC 25 will follow on Sept. 27. As with early access, the global rollout will start at midnight local time for consoles, and at 5 a.m. UK time for PC players. Here's the breakdown of the global release times:
Global Console Release Times For FC 25 
<ul>
<li>Los Angeles: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Austin: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Bogota: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>New York: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Brasilia: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>London: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Paris: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Cape Town: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Cairo: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Moscow: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Riyadh: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Muscat: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Beijing: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Singapore: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Seoul: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Tokyo: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Sydney: 12 a.m.</li>
<li>Auckland: 12 a.m.</li>
</ul>
Global PC Release Times For FC 25 
<ul>
<li>Los Angeles: 9 p.m., September 26</li>
<li>Austin: 11 p.m., September 26</li>
<li>Bogota: 11 p.m., September 26</li>
<li>New York: 12 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Brasilia: 1 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>London: 5 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Paris: 6 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Cape Town: 6 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Cairo: 7 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Moscow: 7 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Riyadh: 7 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Muscat: 8 a.m., September 27</li>
<li>Beijing: 12 p.m., September 27</li>
<li>Singapore: 12 p.m., September 27</li>
<li>Seoul: 1 p.m., September 27</li>
<li>Tokyo: 1 p.m., September 27</li>
<li>Sydney: 2 p.m., September 27</li>
<li>Auckland: 4 p.m., September 27</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Features And Enhancements in FC 25</h3>
FC 25 brings several first-time features to the franchise, starting with ray tracing technology. The addition of ray tracing marks a significant visual upgrade, delivering more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections. 
Players can select between Enhanced Visuals, which upscales graphics to 4K resolution with augmented lighting, and Favour Resolution, which prioritizes native 4K with standard lighting. Both modes run at a consistent 60 frames per second during gameplay to ensure a smooth experience.
Another major innovation in FC 25 is time progression during matches, where lighting conditions evolve as the game progresses, adding to the realism. 
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