Lionel Messi's transfer from Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) to Fifa was announced earlier this year by EA Sports, but who would be flanking the Barcelona attacker for the UK cover art was kept hum until Monday, when England internationals Joe Hart and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were revealed beside the Argentine.
Messi has emerged as Fifa's new central star
Released on 28 September, Fifa 13's publicity has been ramped up over the past week with the release of a new trailer and screen caps showing off Mario Balotelli opting for his 'Hulk' celebration.
Balotelli's Euro 2012 celebration can be recreated by gamers
Those in Spain already know Valencia striker Roberto Soldado would stand alongside Ballon d'Or winner Messi for their release, as speculation grew as to who will appear on the British version.
A screen-cap from the new game
Wayne Rooney, who had adorned the front of EA Sports' annual games since he shared the spoils with Ronaldinho in 2006, has been expectedly bumped off in favour of two upcoming stars.
Fellow England international Jack Wilshere appeared on the Fifa 12 front cover with him last year, and Oxlade-Chamberlain becomes the third English Gunner to grace the cover after Theo Walcott too.