UPDATE: delayed FIFA 14 World Cup modes out now

By Dave Cook

FIFA 14’s free World Cup mode update was delayed slightly, but it’s out now on Xbox formats, although PlayStation users are still waiting for it.

Messi: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

UPDATE 2: PlayStation Europe’s Twitter account has now confirmed that the Ultimate Team World Cup update is now available on PS3 and PS4, full launch is expected later today.

FIFA 14 Ultimate Team World Cup update now live on PS4 & PS3 in prep for full launch later today. #FUTWC #4ThePlayers pic.twitter.com/wkFxolTgCn

— PlayStation Europe (@PlayStationEU) May 30, 2014

UPDATE: EA Sports community manager Rob Hodson shared the good news on Twitter, but warned that the Kick Off mode is only available offline for now:

Xbox One: Update live, Kick-off available, online unavailable. | 360 Update live, no menu change until online is available.

— Rob Hodson (@RobHodson_) May 30, 2014

We’ll update you once the modes come to PlayStation formats, and when online play returns

Via OXM.

ORIGINAL STORY: The content was due to add World Cup Mode to FIFA 14 Ultimate Team on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, as well as a World Cup Kick Off mode on PS4 and Xbox One.

Over on its forum, EA wrote, “To ensure the best possible experience, we have decided to delay the launch,” and added, “Knowing that our players have been so excited for these new modes made it a tough decision.

“However, as we progressed through final testing we encountered unforeseen issues that would affect all users who downloaded the update, so it’s important to address them first before release.”

“Our team is currently working hard to have the update ready to release in the coming days.”

A new progress update is expected this evening, European time. We’ll have more when it drops.

Via CVG.