EA SPORTS has announced the launch of the latest update of its popular EA PGA TOUR game which includes a new course, new season, and a new Ryder Cup option.
On entering the game, players will be presented with a choice between Team USA or Team Europe. In the main menu, players will see their golfer representing either Europe or USA, proudly wearing the uniform of the chosen team. Additionally, players will be greeted with the captivating Ryder Cup theme music and see the UI and background reflect the theme of their selection.
Players can now play Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, host of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Additionally, they have the opportunity to participate in the Ryder Cup on other iconic courses that have previously hosted the event, including Kiawahb Island, Oak Hill, The Country Club, and Whistling Straits.
Season 6 brings exciting updates to the Pro Pass, allowing players to earn the coveted MultiVerse’ gear set for either team USA or Europe. On completion of the Pro Pass, players also earn Scottie Scheffler’s Ball Spec in the free tier, while the premium tier unlocks a brand new Titleist SM9 Custom Team USA or Europe Wedge.
Just like last season, players will earn tokens to level up their Pro Pass by completing live Quests, Ryder Cup Challenges, and playing rounds in Online, Tournaments, and Career modes. In Season 6, new Quest types have been added to reward player participation in Ryder Cup formats, including Match Play, Foursomes, and Four-Ball.
Playing in the Ryder Cup takes on many forms throughout Season 6, depending on which mode players choose: Online, Tournaments, Challenges, Quick Play, or Private Match. But regardless of the mode chosen, the dev team wanted to make sure that every round feels like the Ryder Cup. When a round is started, players will hear the Ryder Cup anthem and commentary that brings players into the action.
Throughout the round, players will hear the crowd chanting for their favorite team and notice the more dedicated fans that dressed up for the occasion. Because the crowd is such an essential part of the Ryder Cup, the dev team made sure to expand the game’s capabilities so players can now play with crowd enabled in any of the turn-based formats across Online and Private Match modes.
Foursomes and Four-Ball formats are now available to play in online and private match modes. In online mode, players can choose whether to matchmake by themselves or invite a friend and compete as a team. It must be noted that team USA or Europe affiliation is purely visual, and has no effect on who players can compete with or against. In these Ryder Cup formats, players will always see their partner wearing the uniform of their team, while opponents will be wearing uniforms of the opposing team.
Online leaderboards now feature updated filters for tracking performance in Foursomes and Four-Ball formats. Additionally, a new Top 100 Teams Leaderboard tracks the performance of each unique team of player pairs.
The Challenges mode is also getting into the spirit of the Ryder Cup. New challenge series have been added, showcasing history from the 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2020 Ryder Cups. Players can also look forward to Challenges for the 2023 Ryder Cup that will be released after the event. Players can play any of the Ryder Cup formats in Quick Play, with friends or AI players in any combination that suits their preference.
There have also been improvements to the zoom camera. The low-view putting zoom camera’s accuracy has been improved and can now be moved all the way back to the ball, allowing players to read the entire putt without changing aim location. The zoom camera now smoothly transitions between zoom camera heights without resetting its orientation, providing a more immersive and less disorienting experience.