Many thanks to all those that participated in the first Closed Beta testing last month.  The FIFA Online team has been hard at work on the game and, today, have launched Closed Beta 2.

Here is a list of the features within FIFA Online that CB2 registrants will be able to get their hands on.  Go here to register now:  FIFA Online CB2

Gameplay

Enhancements

- New practice drills

- More details in tutorials

- New, intuitive controls for Through ball and Lob through ball

- Mouse lock to window for windowed mode

- Auto-Pause on Alt-Tab

Transfer Market - Buy and sell players to refine your squad with other gamers online.  Set the price you want for your surplus squad members or search other clubs’ transfer lists to find that hidden gem or superstar to finish your team.

Player Growth - See your players grow in ability the more matches they play.  Statistics grow your talent from diamonds in the rough to regular first team players.

Manager System - Slip on the old sheepskin coat and take control of your team. Man-manage your squad to get the best out of them. Select the the first 11, choose the formation and and make the key mid-match decisions that make the hallmarks of the next great club manager.

Game Modes

League Mode - Choose your favourite club and lead them to domestic league glory. Begin your campaign as the new manager with a mission to lead your club to greatness. Take on the challenge for turning around your team’s fortunes by winning matches, earning In Game Currency and using the proceeds to sign new players improve your chances of winning future games.

Play offline against the CPU and measure your progress against friends. Showcase your football skills and management expertise and challenge friends to do better by earning Manager Experience Points (XP).

New Accomplishments

- Taste of Glory - Win a match in League Mode

- Team Builder - Convert a player contract item to a new player via the inventory

- Conservationaist - Recycle a player contract int he inventory

- Level 1 player - Grow a player to Level 1

- Play a co-op game with a Friend

- Strong Defence

- Clean Sheet

- Mini-win Streak

- Header Score

- Was that a hat-trick?

- Good Deal

- Less contracts more space

- Deal is done

- Grow a player

- Starting to grow

- It’s a start

Rewards

Player Equipment - Earn special rewards at the end of each match in the form of Player Equipment. Improve your players abilities with boots that improve shooting, drinks that replenish fatigue and much more.

Player Items - New Manager items to help you and your team.

FIFA Online Store

League Mode Inventory - Contract Renewals / Contract Cards

IGC  Store - Browse dozens of items that you can use your earned In Game Currency in the FIFA Online store. Pick and choose the items while managing your budget while keeping in mind the tactics required for your next big game.

Multiplayer

Simple Match-making - Take on other FIFA Online gamers and prove yourself online via intuitive match-making system with your League team.

Versus Mode - New Accomplishments

- Experience head to head play

- First Victory

- Win 100 1v1 matches

- 5 games winning streak

- Underdog

- Giant Crusher

- Header score

- One sided game (5 goals)

- Scoring machine