00:04We're always striving to create the most authentic match day experience and for FM27 this means
00:10elevating the environment and the atmosphere to make every fixture feel like a richer piece of
00:16football theatre. The crowd plays a vital role in creating the atmosphere for any football match and
00:22our updates this year focus on both visuals and performance. Whether it's the build-up to kick
00:27off or the thrill of a last-minute equaliser the energy of the crowd should reflect the action on
00:33the pitch so we've introduced a wider range of crowd models and moods to match the highs and lows
00:38of every game. We've also added greater variation based on region and climate. You'll see the crowd's
00:44clothing now change depending on the season so a winter match in Europe looks different to a warm
00:49day in Japan. Fans bring their love of the club to the stadium which is why you'll now see some
00:54supporters wearing the same shirts as their heroes on the pitch and as the anticipation builds for
01:00big matches like cup finals or high state derbies expect fans to start bringing even more passion
01:06with flags adding another layer of colour and atmosphere to the stands.
01:12Seasonality doesn't just apply to the people in the stadium the time of year is now better
01:17reflected in the surrounding environment too helping each fixture feel grounded in the football calendar.
01:24As your season progresses different fixtures will take you to different home turfs to better capture
01:29that journey we wanted to make every stadium feel more unique. You'll see we've added a new era of
01:35stadiums with more modern designs reflecting builds between 1990 and 2010. This goes together with
01:42improvements we've made to textures shading and colour variation giving you a stronger sense that each
01:47match is taking you somewhere new. The stadium, the environment and the crowd all set the tone for
01:53the thrill of match day but then there's the actual conditions you're playing in. One of the biggest
01:58changes here is our new time of day system. Over the course of 90 minutes you'll see the position of
02:03the
02:03sun change casting shadows across the stadium, the surrounding environment and the players themselves.
02:09It's a visual rhythm that mirrors the actions playing out on the pitch making every match feel like a real
02:15life event
02:15instead of a moment frozen in time. Adding to that sense of believability you'll also see some new
02:22pitch variations in FM27 each one bringing a new level of detail with the introduction of 3D grass and
02:29more testing conditions for your players in heavy weather. Improvements to the VFX system means a rainy day
02:35doesn't just show rain falling the pitch will now appear wet and when it snows players might have to navigate
02:42a
02:42layer of fresh powder upping the stakes for getting those three points. For FM27 we want to better
02:49capture the pre-match energy through more dynamic and engaging cutscenes. For every single shot in a
02:56cutscene there are now multiple camera angles to pull from meaning the same sequence can play out in
03:02hundreds of different combinations. To put that into actual numbers a five shot cutscene with three
03:07possible camera angles for each shot can materialize in over 200 unique ways ensuring the match preamble
03:13always feels fresh. This is especially true across Premier League and UEFA competitions where you'll see
03:20a unique combination of shots for each pre-match build-up or triumphant trophy lift. With these new
03:26cutscene angles and far more variation we're breathing new life into those pre-match moments making every
03:33fixture feel more unique. After the build-up it's time for the match itself and here you'll notice some
03:39fundamental changes to the way your players look. More athletic body types with increased muscle
03:45definition bring every touch to life in a new level of detail. Then as your player sprints towards goal
03:51you'll notice more natural movement in their hair. This is most noticeable in women's football but even as
03:57shorter head managers pace up and down the pitch you'll see more realistic hair physics play out.
04:04Everything we've touched on today is about breathing more life into every match day bringing you
04:09closer than ever to anticipation the atmosphere and the on pitch action. And that's only the first
04:16part of how we're elevating match day. Tune in to a future deep dive to hear how enhanced player movements
04:22and upgrades to the match engine make it even more rewarding to see your tactics take shape. Until then you
04:29can find out even more details in our deep dive feature blog and join the FM community channels for more
04:35updates.
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