Is video evidence used in FIFA 19 with the Video Assistant Referee? EA Sports provides a clear answer.
The video evidence has become part of everyday football. It was tested last season in the Bundesliga and is now to be permanently established. The video assistants also played an important role at the Football World Cup in Russia. The “VAR” (Video Assistant Referee) is currently being implemented in professional football.
What are the benefits of video evidence? Video evidence aims to bring more fairness to the field. Unclear situations are viewed from multiple angles to make the right decision with video evidence.
FIFA 19 does without video evidence for now
The football simulation from EA Sports claims to represent real football as realistically as possible on the virtual pitch. Therefore, we asked Samuel Rivera, the gameplay producer of FIFA, in an interview about the video assistant in FIFA 19. Will EA Sports implement this feature in FIFA 19?
“This year there are no plans,” Rivera said. “Yes, it’s now a part of football and can contribute to authenticity. We might bring video evidence in the future – but I’m not sure yet.”
Rivera explains that video evidence is not necessary from a technical perspective in a video game. “It would only be a visual thing. We know when a ball crosses the line. We know when a player is offside. In the future, we will take a look at it.”
In summary: No, video assistants will not interrupt or delay your matches in FIFA 19. What the referee whistles on the field stands.
What is your opinion on this topic? Should video evidence also be introduced in virtual football for more realism, or are you glad that this “feature” continues to be absent?
