Yesterday, EA Sports launched the first reveal trailer of EA Sports FC 27, and apart from all the glitter we got to see, the trailer punched old FIFA fans right in the face with a hard nostalgic jab-cross combo by bringing Alex Hunter as one of the mentors in FC 27: The Grounds. For those who joined the journey after FIFA became FC or after the 2019 edition, Alex Hunter could be dubbed one of the most famous fictional protagonists of The Journey story mode of FIFA 17, where he made his debut. On that note, here in this article, we will take a deep dive into the ocean of nostalgia by revisiting the past of Alex Hunter and then talk about the role he could play in the upcoming FC title.
Alex Hunter’s Saga: Spanning Over FIFA 17, FIFA 18, And FIFA 19
With his roots wrapped up in football, Alex Hunter debuted in FIFA 17 as an English footballer who dreams of becoming a Premier League star. As for the roots, his grandfather, Jim Hunter, was also a former professional player who works as a mentor in his journey. As a player, you can take control of Hunter and navigate his rise from academy football to the Premier League as the first step of the journey.
FIFA 17: The Beginning
This one starts with showing Alex Hunter’s journey from being an academy graduate to signing a Premier League contract. He signs for a Premier League club according to the choice of the player and then battles alongside his team for the first position on the points table. The season ends with our protagonist, Alex Hunter, emerging as one of the most promising footballers from England.
FIFA 18: Global Superstar
FIFA 18 takes us through Hunter’s journey beyond England. After conquering England, he starts getting offers from the biggest European clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and more. He goes to the club of the player’s choice, and now things become a little more real and brutal, with Hunter building friendships and rivalries on the way as well. FIFA 18 ends with Alex Hunter becoming an international football icon, which was something that the kid from the streets of England with his footballer grandfather would have praised all the gods there are in existence for.
FIFA 19: The Champions League Dream
And then, in FIFA 19, we get to see the journey every footballer dreams of, to become the king of Europe with their team by bagging the Champions League trophy. Here, if you go by the canon story, Alex Hunter moves forward to join Real Madrid and play UCL games alongside some of the biggest superstars. With this, after winning the UCL, the dream of Alex Hunter is accomplished, and his journey comes to an end.
Reason Behind Alex Hunter’s Unmatched Popularity
Being Alex Hunter in FIFA and getting to experience his journey was nothing less than amazing back then. I could second this as a fellow gamer. Apart from that, this was happening for the first time in FIFA that EA Sports brought a cinematic career protagonist with aspects like dialogue choices, motion-captured scenes, family relationships, social media interactions, branching career paths, agent negotiations, and whatnot. For a lot of fans who have been playing FIFA for more than a decade, The Journey mode of FIFA could be dubbed one of the most exciting modes ever witnessed.
Alex Hunter Is Returning To EA Sports FC 27 As a Mentor For The Grounds
The EA Sports FC 27 trailer grabbed a lot of eyeballs in the last few seconds as it showed the legendary Alex Hunter as one of the mentors in the game. It has been confirmed that Alex is going to be a character in The Grounds whom the players can meet. It is being said that Hunter will be acting as an experienced mentor for all the players who encounter him in the game. To be precise, he is not going to be a playable character and will, no doubt, be a heavily respected football icon in the title. Though he will be serving as an NPC in the game, the players will have the chance to get mentored by him and know about his Champions League journey from his own perspective.
As for Hunter’s impact on The Grounds, the players can expect to see him introduce new players to The Grounds’ progression, teaching gameplay, bringing themed challenges to the table, and more.
So The Journey 2 Is A Possibility In EA Sports FC 28
