FPL announce biggest change to the game in years as new Challenge mode launched with huge prizes available

Fantasy Premier League have revealed they have made a huge change to how players play the game, in the first major innovation the game has seen in years.

The game played mostly through the Premier League app is one of the most successful fantasy modes across all of sport, with millions of players worldwide.

Players must field a starting eleven along with a bench each week hoping their squad will pick up as many points as possible in order to beat their friends.

Points are scored through goals, assists and clean sheets for defenders and goalkeepers but players may add one time boosts such as 'bench-boost' in order to maximise their points haul.

The game has had very few changes throughout the years but there has been a huge new announcement from FPL on a new way to play called 'Fantasy Challenge.'

Here is everything you need to know about the new game mode via the FPL website:

"Entirely separate from your team in the main Fantasy Premier League game, FPL Challenge scores are reset at zero at the start of each Gameweek, so in every Gameweek you have a chance of winning prizes, your mini-league and even being the world No 1!

"In Gameweek 30, managers will have an Unlimited Budget to build their dream squad, ignoring the usual restrictions of being able to spend £100.0m.

"In FPL Challenge, you can also pick up to FIVE players from each Premier League club, instead of the usual three players in FPL, while you can enter your team at ANY TIME during a Gameweek as long as there are at least two matches remaining.

"There will be a different challenge in each Gameweek. Perhaps the budget for your squad will be changed. Maybe players from certain clubs will score double points.

"Each manager may only enter one team, and that team is able to compete in up to 25 different leagues. Your team is entirely separate from your team in the main Fantasy Premier League game and your scores don’t affect the main game.

Indeed, there will be prizes in each Gameweek for the top three managers in the world.

"You can also essentially decide your own deadline and join in MIDWAY through a Gameweek, providing there are at least two fixtures remaining when you enter your team."

Featured Image Credit: FPL

Topics: Fantasy Premier League, Premier League, Football

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