Electronic Arts is launching a new in-game monitoring tool which enables FIFA 21 players to track—and limit—the amount they play and spend.
Accessible through the main menu, FIFA Ultimate Team and Volta Football, “FIFA Playtime is a new suite of tools that enable players to have more control and visibility over how they play”, according toEA.
FIFA Playtime will launch onPCtoday and on consoles on November 17,Eurogamerreports.
It will track how much time you spend playingFIFA 21and your spending in FIFA Points, but not in real-world money. This is reportedly due to transactions being handled by the platform holders, who only share withEAhow many FIFA Points are purchased.
EA is reportedly due to announce FIFA Playtime as part of a longer-term initiative called the Positive Play Project.
“Play should always be fun, so we’re ramping up the information and tools to help you play on your terms,” the company will say. “Back in June, we rolled out the Positive Play Charter – an updated set of community guidelines designed to make our games and services more inclusive, safe, balanced and fair. This is another step we’re taking to make play more positive.”
FIFA Ultimate Team, which lets users purchase randomised player packs in a bid to assemble a world class squad, has found itself at the centre of the loot box debate amidincreased governmental and legal scrutinyof the games industry.
EA is currentlyfacing several class action lawsuitswhich claim its use of pay-to-win mechanics breach gambling laws.
