EA SPORTS PGA TOUR
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When will EA SPORTS PGA TOUR be released?
The game launches worldwide on April 7, 2023.
What courses will be available to play in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR?
When EA SPORTS PGA TOUR launches, fans will have the opportunity to play at 30 courses including 28 of the world’s most prestigious tracks, and two fantasy courses.
- Augusta National
- St Andrews
- Pebble Beach
- The Country Club
- Southern Hills
- TPC Sawgrass
- East Lake
- Wilmington Country Club
- TPC Boston
- TPC Southwind
- TPC Scottsdale
- Whistling Straits
- PGA West
- Quail Hollow
- Torrey Pines
- Kiawah Island Ocean Course
- Chambers Bay
- Banff Springs
- Wolf Creek
- Bay Hill
- Liberty National
- Harbour Town
- Riviera Country Club
- Tara Iti
- Top of the Rock
- Bandon Dunes
- Evian Resort
- Teeth of the Dog
- Wetlands (fantasy course)
- Lighthouse Pointe (fantasy course)
Will EA SPORTS PGA TOUR have all four majors?
Yes! EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home for all four major tournaments including the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship, U.S. Open Championship, and The Open Championship.
Will EA SPORTS PGA TOUR have any LPGA events?
Yes, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will include LPGA events including the Evian Championship, where golf fans can play as and against LPGA athletes.
Will EA SPORTS PGA TOUR include the FedExCup Playoffs?
Yes, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will include all three legs of the FedExCup Playoffs at host courses and implementation of the FedExCup Playoffs into career mode.
What pro golfers will be available to play against or as in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR?
PGA TOUR Pros- Scottie Scheffler
- Tony Finau
- Jordan Spieth
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Xander Schauffele
- Patrick Cantlay
- Sungjae Im
- Jason Day
LPGA Pros
- Nelly Korda
- Jessica Korda
- Lexi Thompson
- Jin-Young Ko
- Danielle Kang
For more, check back through the spring for additional content releases.
Will EA SPORTS PGA TOUR have a career mode?
Yes! Golf fans can compete at other big events such as THE PLAYERS Championship and FedExCup Playoffs, as they strive to build a legendary career.
What platforms will EA SPORTS PGA TOUR be available on?
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will be available to play on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the EA App, Steam and the Epic Games Store.
What additional content will be available in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR?
At launch, the game’s exciting 'Road to the Masters' content will deliver players the prestige of competing in the Masters Tournament, plus additional experiences exclusive to Augusta National. The game will also include coaching challenges, designed in collaboration with the PGAA Education and Player Development departments, that teach skills valuable not only in game, but also in the real world. Fans will be able to participate in multiple amateur events, including the U.S. Amateur created in partnership with the USGA.
Will crossplay appear in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR?
We are always trying to bring you the best golf game on the market with EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, which we know includes a variety of features like crossplay. At launch, crossplay will not be a feature that appears in-game, but we are constantly evaluating the possibility of this feature appearing post-launch.
There are a variety of ways you’ll be able to play with your friends in online modes throughout the game. Cross-Platform progression is available for your created golfer so you can save your gear, outfits, and achievements to access your created golfer across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
When will the Masters be playable in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR?
The Masters at Augusta National will be available to play at launch with any purchase of the deluxe or standard edition of the game. You’ll get 30 courses to play at launch, including the host courses of the 2022 men’s major championships.
What is the current live service timeline?
The 2023 major courses including Oak Hill, Los Angeles Country Club, Royal Liverpool as well as Olympia Fields as a part of the FedExCup series and Marco Simone for the Ryder Cup will be released prior to each major championship.
We will also be releasing updates alongside golf’s biggest moments like The Majors, FedExCup and Ryder Cup with compelling new content tied to current and historic golf moments for players to enjoy.
The game will launch with Road to the Masters and will include a variety of Masters-themed Challenges. We’ll share more details about the live service timeline after launch.
Why is this game only available on current gen (PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC) gaming systems?
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR’s high-fidelity visuals and gameplay are only possible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S consoles as well as some PCs, so the game was developed with this in mind.
What is the fps for EA SPORTS PGA TOUR?
On PC, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR can run at 30 fps, 60 fps, or unlocked framerate. Consoles (Xbox X|S and PS 5) will run 30 fps.
We understand that some players have a strong visual preference for higher framerate in their video games and we’ve heard community feedback surrounding the fps of the game on console. As a result, we’re examining the ability to add it into the game in the future.
What impacts your shot?
There’s a reason players and caddies talk before their shot to best achieve success on the course so you’ll experience this in the pre-shot decisions you’ll have to make for a great shot. The challenge of your shot appears in a split between pre-shot decisions like club and shot types, with swing execution and placement based on course dynamics. This way you’ll be thinking more “golf” and less “golf swing” only.
A variety of factors like club and shot type all impact your shot but most of all, course dynamics and ball behavior like wind, altitude, terrain reactions, ball dribbling, and more will impact your shot. The full list of aspects that impact your shot are listed below
- Club
- Shot type
- Shot shape
- Slope of the terrain
- Velocity & spin reduction from adverse terrain (like rough)
- Golfer, club, and ball attributes
- Power boost
- Swing execution
- Wind
- In-flight Spin Control
- Altitude
- Ball Reactions depending on terrain type and course Conditions
- Ball dribbling
What game modes (online and offline) are available in-game?
Online game modes:
Online game modes support simultaneous play for up to 16 players and include the following game mopeds.
- COMPETITIVE mode is ranked matchmaking to test your skills in numerous game types including 9 and 18 hole rounds.
- SOCIAL mode allows you to play against similarly skilled players online in a more relaxed unranked environment, offering multiple ways to play such as 9 and 18 hole rounds.
- PRIVATE MATCH mode allows you to group up with your friends and play online together with full control of gameplay and round settings allowing you to fully customize your round.
Offline game modes:
- If you just want to dive in quickly and play a round, QUICK PLAY is exactly what you’re looking for. Quick play can also be played as local multiplayer (couch co-op) with up to 4 golfers offering varying ways to compete such as match play, skins, alternate shot rules, and more.
- CAREER MODE is an offline mode that will be playable at launch (but will require an online connection). You’ll hear more about that during our career mode deep dive in the coming weeks.
- CHALLENGES provides bite-sized experiences of various lengths. Ranging anywhere from a 4 hole challenge to recreating a golfer’s hot streak from a recent PGA Tour event, to single shot challenges where you, for example, are given 5 opportunities to hit a specific shot, challenges are short yet difficult moments for you to grow your skills and earn rewards. Within Challenges mode, there’s “PGA Coach Skill Center” which is a great way to learn more about game mechanics, shot types, and the game of golf in general.
- TOURNAMENTS provides limited-time tournaments for players to go in by themselves and submit a score to a global leaderboard that other users are also submitting to. From here, the game gives you a final rank that is paid out in rank points based on finishing position. Most of it is stroke play, where the number of holes can be variable. Ongoing seasonal events throughout the pro golf calendar can also alter the tournaments for different settings on different courses.
How can I customize gameplay to my personal preferences?
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR features a variety of gameplay styles from arcade settings that assist you with a putting grid, power boost, and spin control to simulation settings that remove all assistance for a true-to-life gameplay experience.
Is there weather available in-game?
There are a variety of factors that impact gameplay on the course including altitude and wind. Courses in traditionally cloudy areas like The Old Course at St. Andrews will appear cloudy while sunny courses like The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island will appear bright. Other weather conditions will not affect gameplay or appear in-game.
Will there be a 3-click swing option in-game?
We know that the 3-click swing is important to the community and as a result of early community feedback we are planning to include this swing in an early title update after launch.
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition x Madden NFL 23 Pre-Order Offer
What is the offer?
Pre-Order the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition from January 19, 2023 - April 6, 2023 11:59pm ET and receive an entitlement of Madden NFL 23 along with the other EA SPORTS PGA TOUR pre-order and deluxe edition benefits.
Which copy of Madden NFL 23 will I receive with pre-order of EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition?
- Players who pre-order the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition on PlayStation5 or Xbox X|S will receive Madden NFL 23 All Madden Edition.
- Players who pre-order the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition on Steam, Epic Store or EA App will receive Madden NFL 23 Standard Edition (Gen 5).
How do I get my copy of Madden NFL 23?
Once you pre-order the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition by April 6, 2023 at 11:59pm ET, the copy of Madden NFL 23 will be available via the following methods based on where you pre-ordered from. As part of this offer, Madden NFL 23 will be playable starting April 7, 2023.
- PlayStation & Xbox Users: Madden NFL 23 will automatically entitle to your account on April 4, 2023. If it does not show up right away, manually search for Madden NFL 23 on the storefront and download from there directly.
- PC Users: Must manually download Madden NFL 23 on or after April 7, 2023 by going to the library and selecting to download Madden NFL 23.
When does this offer end?
You must pre-order the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition by April 6, 2023 11:59pm ET to receive this offer.
When can I start playing Madden NFL 23?
As part of the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition, players can start playing Madden NFL 23 on April 7, 2023.
What do I do if I’ve pre-ordered the Standard Edition and want to upgrade to the Deluxe Edition?
If you have already pre-ordered the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Standard Edition, you will need to cancel your pre-order and then pre-order the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Deluxe Edition.
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR has partnered with Arccos, golf’s #1 on-course performance tracking platform for golfers, to offer players a unique experience.
The game will feature an Arccos branded QR Code linking to an activation site where players can register for free Arccos sensors and a 45-day free trial membership to the Arccos Caddie app. Arccos Caddie, which is powered by Artificial Intelligence, offers golfers automatic shot tracking, personalized analytics, and insights for every game facet and club in their bag. It also provides a range of innovative features, including an A.I.-powered rangefinder, smart club distances, and caddie advice for every golf hole in the world. Arccos helps golfers play smarter and shoot lower scores, with new members lowering their handicap by an average of 5.71 strokes in their first year using the system. To learn more, log on to EA SPORTS PGA TOUR and check out the activation site at easports.arccosgolf.com.
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