FIFA 17 Winter Upgrades release date: New times predicted after LEAK
FIFA 17 Winter Upgrades have been conspicuous by their absence this year, but a new leak suggests the release date could be revealed very soon.
Release date predictions have been based on the fact that FIFA 16 Winter Upgrades launched in four separate batches over the month of February (beginning on February 5, 2016).
However, it could be that EA Sports follows reverts back to the FIFA 15 Winter Upgrades model, which saw stats boosted in one fell swoop on February 15, 2015.
If EA Sports did switch back to this model, then that would make 6pm on Friday, February 17 a safe bet for the FIFA 17 Winter Upgrades release date.
And it appears the date is upon us, after a leaked screenshot appeared on numerous websites (via Daily Star). The screenshot reportedly shows an EA customer service rep confirming that the update would land on February 17.
It's not been confirmed by EA Sports, but it will be worth checking in at 6pm this Friday to see if the Winter Upgrades have finally been released.
Consistently in-form players can expect to receive Winter Upgrade boosts, which permanently impacts their stats.
Recent Premier League predictions have suggested that the likes of Phil Jones, Alvaro Negredo, Kasper Schmeichel, Eric Bailly, Joel Matip and Kevin Mirallas are all in line for stat boosts.
That's on top of fellow Premier League players like Diego Costa, Jermaine Defoe and Dele Alli.
You can see the full list with new stats by checking out the gallery below: