EA has announced that FIFA 10 has sold over 4.5 million units worldwide since the game launched on the 1st of October.

This figure is based on internal sales projections and shows a 26% increase over the same period last year, eight weeks in Europe and five in North America.

The publisher was also quick to point out that FIFA 10 became the fastest-selling sports videogame in the world with 1.7 million units sold at European retail in the first week on sale and is also the overall top selling game in Europe in 2009 to date.

The game can also boast about new franchise records for online play, with 3 million games played daily from launch until the 19th of November, and more than 113 million total online games played on the PS3 and Xbox 360 over the past two months as of the end of November.

FIFA 10 Ultimate Team

EA also announced the development of a new game mode expansion called FIFA 10 Ultimate Team that it will be launching in February 2010. The new mode expansion is described as a “deeper, more authentic, more dynamic version” of the game mode that was introduced last year, allowing fans to customize they way they build their Ultimate Team. FIFA 10 Ultimate Team will be available for 400 MSP via Xbox Live or $4.99 on the PlayStation Network.

The new mode enables players to build their Ultimate Team, giving the option to manage one or more squads and compete in dynamically updated online tournaments. Here’s a little more about it from the press release:

“FIFA 10 Ultimate Team has more options and players that enable gamers to emulate the way real-world coaches and managers build the truly great football teams. Choose how to manage your team–-focusing on creating one formidable squad, or managing multiple squads to match dynamic requirements for tournaments and competitions. Buy, sell, trade and acquire the biggest stars to build your dream team. Be strategic and tactical in preparing your squads for the various in-game competitions.”

“A completely redesigned chemistry system built around player relationships on the pitch, means that managing teams and squads to their full potential is even more critical to success. Take carefully assembled squads into standard tournaments and themed competitions against the most formidable teams from around the world – and then out wit and out play them.”

“FIFA 10 Ultimate Team adds a lot more authenticity to a unique game that will update with new challenges and content over time,” said Producer Paul Hossack. “We now have over 7,000 players from 27 leagues available, from which gamers will craft one or multiple squads to show their mastery of the revamped, more realistic chemistry system, and compete in tournaments with exciting requirements and rewards. On top of that, we’ll release new tournaments and other updates regularly to keep the experience fresh and exciting.”