Electronic Arts (EA) today revealed the first details for FIFA 14, which the company has officially confirmed for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

No next-gen support was confirmed, but EA is expected to reveal FIFA 14 for additional platforms “in the coming month”, according to reports online.

With the previous version already visually stunning, it seems that the FIFA 14 developers have decided to focus on improving the realism in gameplay.

Dribbling has been overhauled for FIFA 14 and made more tactile, allowing players to better control the ball even when holding down the sprint button.

The wide turn circle that footballers have in FIFA has been reduced to allow easier and more precise movement, with the games’ physics engine more finely tuned to gauge momentum. Though players can now run and turn more easily with the ball at their feet, suddenly changing direction will throw them off balance, giving defenders or attacks a chance to steal possession.

There will be a greater focus on defending. Another new feature, Variable Dribble Touches means that the ball is no longer locked to a sprinting player’s feet. Heavy touches will knock it away from your control, making it easier for defenders to win back possession. To counteract that, players will now be able to protect the ball more easily by blocking defenders from the ball while dribbling and out-muscling defenders before receiving a pass.

EA has also improved the AI of your teammates, meaning that when they are not on the ball, they move themselves into better positions for set-pieces and attacks on goal. Attackers will move up the wing and run backwards to stay onside, while AI defenders will be more effective when marking opponents in the penalty area.

When it comes to shooting, there is an emphasis on ball physics. If your striker is awkwardly positioned in front of goal or off balance, the ball will shoot off at an angle or get tangled between his feet.

Other, smaller tweaks have also been promised FIFA 14’s career mode will feature a simpler, cleaner interface and they will be a better scouting function that will let you more easily find suitable players for your team.

The game is scheduled to release this fall, although no specific date was given. The last two versions of FIFA were released on the last Friday of September, so we are hoping to see it hit our shores by Sept 27.