Electronic Arts announces new Next-Gen golf game: EA SPORTS PGA TOUR
 

EDWOOD CITY, Calif – Today, Electronic Arts Inc. announced EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, a new next-gen golf video game, currently in development. In EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, golf fans will be able to build their virtual career and experience the sights, sounds, and thrills of the PGA TOUR including THE PLAYERS Championship, FedExCup Playoffs and more unforgettable events.

The game will also feature many of the world’s most famous courses where fans will have the option to play against and as some of the biggest names in professional golf. More EA SPORTS PGA TOUR news will be revealed in the coming weeks and a launch date will be announced in the coming months.

During its longstanding relationship with the PGA TOUR, EA SPORTS has entertained tens of millions of players around the world with its golf franchise. Now, through a new, long-term deal, signed this year with the PGA TOUR, EA SPORTS will expand its history in golf with the next-gen PGA TOUR experience. The game will be built on the EA Frostbite engine and leveraging next-gen technology, promises stunning fidelity, breathtaking immersive environments, and approachable, dynamic gameplay.

“EA SPORTS and the PGA TOUR have created some of the most memorable golf video game experiences together, and we couldn’t be more excited to expand our sports portfolio with a new golf title on next-gen hardware,” said Cam Weber, EA SPORTS EVP and GM. "Our team of passionate golf fans is meticulously recreating the world’s top courses such as Pebble Beach, and we can’t wait to give fans the opportunity to compete on some of the most iconic PGA TOUR courses and win the FedExCup.”

“We’ve partnered with EA SPORTS to bring immersive golf video game experiences to fans of all ages for years,” said Len Brown, PGA TOUR Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President Licensing and Merchandising. “We are thrilled to continue working with EA SPORTS on its golf franchise to authentically represent the PGA TOUR for the next generation. The newest game will give golf fans another way to experience their favorite sport, or to discover their passion for it.”

EA SPORTS' announcement of a new golf title comes on the heels of additional portfolio expansion in College Football and FIFA globally, showcasing the brand’s continued commitment to create new and exciting ways for millions of players to engage with sport through authentic interactive entertainment. With top EA SPORTS titles FIFA, Madden NFL, NHL, and UFC all recently achieving franchise records for player engagement, and the return to college football and golf, EA SPORTS continues its mission to grow the love of sports for fans everywhere.

Electronic Arts announces new Next-Gen golf game: EA SPORTS PGA TOUR

I loved the Tiger Woods Series when EA made them. Hopefully we can get a good golf game from them once again.

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Should be interesting to see how this compares to the 2K offering. The current 2K game is pretty good and the next will have Tiger branding.

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This could be an awesome use of the PS5’s new VR system.

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EA's golf game will include The Masters!

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If there is no course creator then they are going to be behind the curve. That would be a MAJOR advantage to the 2k game with the massive amount of user created courses.

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Release date is March 21st.

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I don't know how it will play, but this game is beautiful.

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I'm getting hyped for it, in fact I need to go ahead and put in my pre-order.

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Day 1 purchase for me. Been a fan of golf games since the PGA games on Genesis.

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Delayed till April. Being released during the Masters now.

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I'm really excited for this game to drop. We haven't been able to play at Augusta since the 360 days.

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Already pre-ordered. Will likely get this for my Steam Deck too.

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Love that you can pick from different swing animations for you created player.

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I still play the Rory McIlroy one from 8 years ago, from time to time.

Looking forward to this!

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Gameplay video. Game is obviously WAYYYY too easy on Pro difficulty.

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Save your money guys, the game is terrible. You've been warned.

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Bummer. I will probably check out the free 10 hours with EA Plsy though.

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Any specifics? EA has had the foundation for PGA games for years. Curious to see how they could mess it up now.

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Well let me start by saying that even though I used to play the old EA PGA golf games and the first couple of Tiger Woods ones back in the late 90's on PC (fun fact - that is where I came up with my username), I never really played their console games because of the arcadey bullshit like adding spin to your shot while your ball is in the air. So that being said it may play similar to those games and the last Rory game they put out, and if so you may actually like it if you liked those.
But my big complaints so far are the swing mechanic feels like you are playing in a pool filled with mud. It's so clunky and slow. There is no smoothness to it whatsoever.
Another thing is even with the difficulty jacked up hitting your drives and iron shots straight is simple, the only way to really hit a bad slice or pull is if you start trying to use shot shaping. It took me only 7 holes to get my first eagle, which is kind of ridiculous for a new game.
The game looks great, I will give it that.

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Were you playing as a created character with low stats or did you pick a PGA Pro? If you just jumped into a quick round with someone like Rory, I would expect making straight shots to be easy.

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I was playing as Nelly Korda.

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Well there you go. Play as one of the best LPGA golfers and things are going to be easy.

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So is MLB the Show easy since you are using all pro players? Madden? NBA 2k?

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Yes? Been that way since Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl.

Golf is not a team sport. Can't really compare to baseball or football where you will always have players with lower stats in the mix. If I bought a Tennis game and started up a match playing as Serena, I would expect it to be fairly easy because I'm playing as one of the best to ever do it. If I was able to start a NBA 2k game where all 5 of my players were LeBron, I'd expect that to be easy too.

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I read these complaints as well over at Operation Sports. Sounds like the swing thing is a mess and must be fixed.