The fearsome Ashes rivalry will take on a new dimension this winter with the launch of a new video game for Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC in November.
Ashes Cricket will feature real cricketers battling it out in real grounds, so England supporters around the world can win the greatest prize in cricket from the comfort of their own homes.
Big Ant Studios has worked closely with the England & Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to create the most realistic cricket experience ever in a video game.
State-of-the-art cameras have been used to create photo-like likeness of the players in fully licensed stadia, meaning gamers will feel like they are out in Australia this winter as Joe Root and his team look to retain the urn.
Away from the Commonwealth Bank Women’s Ashes and Magellan Ashes Series, users will also be able to create their own players, teams, stadiums, competitions and types of matches – from a short, furious five over match to extended, multi-nation Test match tours.
Additionally, players will be able to enjoy a comprehensive career mode that allows them to take their own customised junior cricketer all the way to the ultimate dream of captaining their country to Ashes victory.
“Time and time again players tell us the feature they love most about our cricket games is the deep customisation options” Big Ant CEO, Ross Symons, said. “We have produced a true Ashes Cricket game, through and through, but we’ve also made sure that our heritage in sports games remains true."
ECB Commercial Director Sanjay Patel said: “We want cricket to be relevant and accessible to the e-sports generation, helping us develop an even bigger nationwide following for the game at every level.
“Ashes Cricket has been designed to be as life-like and authentic as possible. It’s the ideal way for fans to recreate all the excitement and tension of a real-life Ashes contest in their own living rooms.”
Ashes Cricket will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in November this year.