The new season has started, deadline day has come and gone, and the international break is upon us.
There is a strange lull around this time of year as the domestic campaign pauses just as it was finding its rhythm.
But fear not, football fans, FIFA 18 is just around the corner. Again powered by the impressive Frostbite technology which was introduced last year, the game is now fronted by Ballon d'Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo.
It will bring the latest chapter in Alex Hunter's Journey and more authentic atmospheres, while team styles such as tiki-taka and the gegenpress have been reproduced on the virtual pitch.
All this while the new Real Player Motion Technology means Fifa 18 will capture the personalities of your favourite players like never before.
Can't wait for the full game to be released on September 29? EA Sports will be pushing out a demo two weeks before the game's official arrival so you can get up to speed ahead of time.
Below, we bring you everything you need to know ahead of the demo's launch.
What's the release date for FIFA 18 demo?
The demo will be released over two weeks before the full game, on Tuesday, September 12.
What teams will be on the demo?
Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich, PSG, LA Galaxy, Toronto FC
What platforms is the game available on?
FIFA 18 will be released on Xbox One X and PS4 Pro, while it will also be up for sale on the standard Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC platforms. A version of the game will also launch on Nintendo Switch, though it will be missing key features, such as The Journey and the Frostbite game engine.
Can't wait until September 29?
Players with EA Access can play the full game up to five days before its official release date. Subscribers, who pay £3.99 a month, are given 10 hours playing time in the days before the game is launched to the wider public.
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