EA has revealed the release date for FIFA 09, the latest instalment in the legendary football series for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PSP and DS.

The game will hit European shelves On October 3 and EA promises a number of new improvements.

"We've made over 250 improvements from last year and we wanted to give the team the time they needed to make the best FIFA game possible," said senior product manager Trevor Uzice.

"We're continuing to build on the solid foundation from last year which saw us create the most successful FIFA both in terms of sales and quality."

Some of the new additions include a 20-player online mode, better AI for goalkeepers, and an arcade mode on the Wii.