FIFA 17 its best in years.

This year's FIFA and the forthcoming Battlefield 1 have something in common: Frostbite. The engine behind some of the publishing giant's biggest titles has come to FIFA for the first time for 2017, marking a significant step forward.

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It might be the engine, it might be some graphical polish, some small changes in key areas or a combination of all of the above, but one thing is immediately clear: FIFA 17 is set to be the best FIFA in some years.

It also feels, well, fun again. Picking up a new FIFA in the last few years in particular has felt a little grinding to me in the early stages. Not enough that's new and engaging to pull me straight in. But the fluidity extends to the gameplay, much of which is built on the tried and tested. Pulling off little moves, like a neat little backheel, seems so much easier to pull off to perfection.

FUT Champions is the all-new way to compete in FIFA 17 for the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. Each week, qualify for the Weekend League and compete for in-game rewards. Consistently showcase your skill and climb the Monthly Leaderboards to earn some of the biggest in-game rewards.

Complete challenges and earn unique in-game rewards in all-new Squad Building Challenges (SBC). Test your squad-building skills by choosing from Basic, Advanced, or League specific challenges. Check in often, Challenges will be updated throughout the season.

Marc Overmars, Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher, Alessandro Del Piero, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Carles Puyol, Juan Sebastián Verón, Emmanuel Petit, Rio Ferdinand, and Luis Hernández are brand new Legends coming to FIFA Ultimate Team in FIFA 17, exclusively on Xbox One and Xbox 360.