The newly scanned players span the globe

FC Barcelonas Lionel Messi is again the face of the FIFA video game series. He will appear on the cover of the game for the fourth year in a row, but hell have some company. Theres a total of Fifa 17 Points Account eight regional covers set to be available with FIFA 16 when the game releases on Sept. 22 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

For the first time, women will be represented in the game. Because of this, they will be on three of the eight covers, including the cover of the United States version. Heres a look at three of the covers: FIFA will introduce an exciting new game mode to its feature set this year called FIFA Ultimate Team Draft. Its similar to Draft Champions in Madden 16.

Gamers are charged with building a squad of five players at each position from the entire Ultimate Team database. Your team will compete in four matches on or offline to win a reward. As you progress, the rewards will grow. Its a cool way to get the best players in Fifa Coins  the FUT universe in the hands of gamers who may not have acquired the Messis and Cristiano Ronaldos of the world through traditional Ultimate Team play.

Its also a quick-play option that could become addictive. Soccer is a team game, but much of the appeal is still about the stars. FIFA apparently understands that and has expended the time, effort and resources to accurately scan in more than 450 new starheads, per EA fifa 16 coins Sports.

The newly scanned players span the globe, gender and even different eras. The official website for the game says: In addition to Barclays Premier League players and athletes from Fifa 17 Coins  Womens National Teams, we have also captured the likeness of some FUT Legends, and players from the major clubs in Spain and other leagues around the world.