World Cup 98
The licensed game of the 1998 Football World Cup held in France from June 10 to July 12, the first World Cup licensed game distributed and developed by EA features a tweaked FIFA 98 engine, with all 10 stadiums accurately designed and all 32 teams (plus 8 teams that failed to qualify but still deemed too important to leave out) featuring real names and close look-a-like kits. Changes done to the 3D engine feature include on the fly in-game management with better player positioning AI (including the goalkeeper), and faster gameplay. An editor to change all player information is included, which affects simulated data- the team with higher ratings has a better chance of progressing through the...
- Genre
- Sports/Soccer
- Year
- 1998
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
World Cup 98 frequently asked questions
How do I play World Cup 98 online with a friend?
World Cup 98 (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play World Cup 98 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find World Cup 98 in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does World Cup 98 netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play World Cup 98 for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play World Cup 98 on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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