Football video game enthusiasts are being asked to weigh in on what constitutes the best cover art for the long-running FIFA and its successor, EA FC series. IGN has launched a tier list feature, encouraging players to vote for their favorite cover designs from the 21st century.
The selection includes covers that have featured prominent players like Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho during the mid-to-late 2000s, as well as more contemporary designs showcasing stars such as Lionel Messi and Marco Reus. The initiative aims to gauge fan preference based on personal connection to the players, the art style, and the memories evoked by each cover.
This interactive ranking is described as having no strict scientific basis, instead relying on individual feelings and nostalgic connections to the series' visual history. Players are encouraged to participate and explore their own preferences for the iconic box art that defined different eras of the football simulation franchise.