“The integration of both tracking and limits in FIFA Playtime is grounded in research that FIFA 23 Coins shows that having access to more information helps players feel comfortable with how they play,” EA Sports added. “When combined with smart prompts to guide choices, players were able to better find a comfortable balance in their gaming.”
A dedicated FIFA Playtime website has been set up, and breaks down how players can go about utilising the feature. Players will be able to access the feature through the Online Settings tile in the Customise tab on the main FIFA 23 menu.
A FIFA 23 Companion App, and Web App are also being introduced on November 17 for those who wish to monitor their game consumption habits while away from their consoles or PCs. However, players will not be able to set limits on the Companion or Web apps. All limits will have to be set through the main game on PC or consoles.
An FAQ page also confirms that 23;FIFA Playtime does not differentiate between time spent actively playing matches and time spent in menus. All time spent with FIFA 23 open will count towards your 16;time spent17; duration23;.
FIFA Points that are bought at retail stores or any other means outside of the game will not be displayed in FIFA Playtime until they have been redeemed through players17; FIFA accounts.
If players purchase FIFA Points outside of the game environment, those points will not be displayed in FIFA Playtime until the Points have been redeemed through players17; platform accounts.
The FIFA Playtime feature is now live for PC, but will arrive on PS4 and Xbox One on November 17. The PS5, Xbox Series S and Series X consoles are scheduled to receive the feature on December 4 when the next-gen versions cheapest FUT 23 Coins of FIFA 23 are released.
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