FIFA 23: What is pace (PAC), and why is it important in the game?

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With FIFA 23 coming out soon, people expect it to capture the imagination of football fans around the world. The game will be released worldwide on September 30, and the excitement in the community of the series is palpable.

Over the years, FIFA games have had different meta-tactics that provide gamers with the most efficient and effective approach to the titles. From low-driven shots in FIFA 18 to crosses and long-range finesses in FIFA 19 and more, the tactics vary every year. However, one aspect has retained its importance since the earliest iterations of the franchise: pace.

Since the iconic football simulation series' inception, pace has been a defining trait gamers look for in every player, regardless of the position they play in. While other stats have a part as well, it is by far the most consistent way to judge a player's effectiveness.

Pace is a combination of two different stats in FIFA: sprint speed and acceleration. It is basically a value that reflects how fast a player is on the pitch. While many factors play a part in how rapid an athlete feels to control, including their in-game body type, height, and agility, pace stats are by far the most important.

The sprint speed stat depicts what the player's maximum potential speed is. On the other hand, the acceleration value is a measure of how quickly an athlete approaches his maximum speed. These two numbers work cohesively to determine how fast the player is in the game.

Regardless of how realistic FIFA 23 might be in terms of simulating real-life football, it will always be a video game in essence. Gamers don’t have a full 90 minutes to play out each game in FIFA, so the compact nature of the matches means that players have to perform at a higher tempo.

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