Earlier this month, EA releasedFIFA 21, serving as the 28th installment in the long-runningFIFAseries. Of course, it is not unusual for games that have just been released to be filled with minor bugs and glitches, and some players noticed a pretty hilarious one onFIFA 21. This mysterious bug in question sees a player jump into the air that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic power jump of Nintendo’sSuper Mario.
Ever since the game’s release, several players have noticed the super jump bug and have posted clips of it happening online. At the moment, no one knows exactly how this bug is triggered but some fans speculate that it is probablya particular skill or combination of button pressesthat triggers the unrealistic super jump. At the time of writing, EA Sports still hasn’t addressed the bug but it is likely that the studio will patch it out soon, especially since it appears that the glitch is a common one.
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Of course, despite the bugs that have been discovered inFIFA 21,the franchise remains to be popular among gamers, but it is worth noting that the latest game wasn’t able to capture the affection of its loyal fanbase compared to previous titles. Shortly afterFIFA 21’srelease earlier this month, the game received mixed reviews from critics, and the primary complaint revolves around the lack of new features or in-game changes.
In a statement released to Eurogamer, EA revealed that it is reevaluating its marketing policies, especially those that are targeted towards children. The company also admitted its mistake, saying that the ad should have never appeared in a magazine, specifically a toy magazine. Of course, it is worth remembering that this is not the first time EA dealt with backlash in relation to microtransactions. The company also faced criticism duringthe infamousStar Wars Battlefront 2loot boxes controversy.
FIFA 21is available for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One now, with support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S planned.
