FIFA 19 is a football developed by and released by on 28 September 2018 for , , , , , and . It is the 26th installment in the .
As with , featured as the cover athlete of the regular edition: however, following his unanticipated transfer from to , new cover art was released. He also appeared with in the cover of the Champions edition. From February 2019, an updated version featured Neymar, and on the cover of the regular edition.
The game features the club competitions for the first time, including the and and the UEFA Super Cup as well. and return as regular commentators, while the new commentary team of and feature in the UEFA competitions mode. Composer and rapper recorded a new remix of the specifically for the game.
The character , who first appeared in , returns for the third and final installment of "The Journey", entitled, "The Journey: Champions". In June 2019, a free update added the as a separate game mode. It is the last FIFA game to be available on a , and the last known game to be physically available for the PlayStation 3 worldwide.
Gameplay changes on FIFA 19 include the new "Active Touch System"— an overhaul of player control, "timed finishing"— where the kick button may be pressed a second time to determine the exact moment the ball is actually kicked, "50/50 battles"— a system for determining how likely a player will win loose balls, and "Dynamic Tactics"— which allows players to configure strategies, and switch between them in real-time during a match.
FIFA 19 introduces the , and competitions to the game, after their with 's expired. The game will have support for promotion and relegation between the Champions League and Europa League. and return as regular commentators with and as Champions League commentators. also returns as the touchline reporter as well as providing updates from around the league. New graphics and stadiums have been implemented.
Composer and rapper recorded a new remix of the for FIFA 19. It can also be heard in the game's reveal trailer