FIFA 17 is an upcoming association football video game, scheduled to be released on 27 September 2016 in North America and 29 September 2016 for the rest of the world. (Photo : YouTube/EA Sports FIFA)
Marcus Rashford made his first impression when he joined Manchester United at the beginning of this year, and he has already been signed up for England's Euro 2016 campaign. Now, with the inclusion of a new feature - The Journey - in FIFA 17 video game, there is a lot to reckon for Rashford.
FIFA 17's new feature is a story mode about young Alex Hunter getting a huge break with United and rising to the Premiere League, according to Mirror. EA Sports released a sneak peek of the new feature, which revolves around Hunter's life both on and off the field. The trailer highlights cut-scenes of the fictitious player meeting managers, agents, looking at houses, and in the dressing room prior to the games.
Several characters reappear in the teaser, something that sharpens gamers' appetite ahead of the official release of the game on Sept. 29. Through "The Journey" feature, gamers will get a chance to rise through positions with Hunter in an attempt to become the best.
The internet is already bussing about the new feature to the extent that it has spawned Twitter accounts dedicated to Hunter. Manchester United forward, Rashford, has finally given his thoughts about Hunter. Ahead of England's crucial Euro 2016 game against Iceland on June 27, Rashford said that he could not believe how Hunter's story closely mimics his own life.
Speaking with EASPORTS.com as quoted by DreamTeamFC, Rashford said, "I actually can't believe how accurate it is, watching Alex, it reminds me of my journey."
The 18-year-old star added that the feature reminds him of his experience. The moment players see Hunter entering the manager's office; they cannot help but hold their breath since it is unclear what will happen.
According to Rashford, footballers have difficulties, something that is reflected in Hunter's journey. The most important thing for a player is to maintain balance and not go too high when things are going well, or too low when there are storms.
The Manchester United forward was consulted on the upcoming video game so that he could align the realism of a professional footballer to how EA Sports wanted their character to perform in the game. Here is a peek of what the game will look like when it finally releases:
