Player impact engine
The "player impact engine" expands physical play from simple collisions to off-the-ball battles between players. Defenders will be able to push and pull for position, and use their size and strength to win possession or force opponents into poor touches and decisions before the ball arrives.

Tactical free kicks
FIFA 13's "tactical free kicks" provides the tools to create dangerous and unpredictable free kicks, by utilising the most skillful players on the pitch. The player will be allowed to position up to three attacking players over the ball and utilise dummy runs and more passing options to create elaborate free kicks. Opponents can counter by adding or subtracting players to the wall, creeping the wall forward, or sending a bullet man to intercept the pass or block the shot.

Attacking intelligence
All-new "attacking intelligence" enables players to analyse space, work harder and smarter to break down defences, and think two plays ahead. Players now possess the intelligence to create, curve, or alter runs in order to capitalise on openings as they occur, make runs that pull defenders out of position in order to open passing channels for teammates and better position themselves for new attacking opportunities.

Skill games
New mini skill games in FIFA 13 enable you to test your skills in dribbling, shooting and passing in the arena, letting you attempt to gain the highest score and challenge the scores of your friends, whilst also helping you develop your FIFA 13 playing skills. These include games such as chipping the ball into a target, dribbling around obstacles, or passing to teammates under intense pressure.

Differences around stadiums
The fans in FIFA 13 have become louder when a certain team is on the attack, chants will become more clear and on the sideline you will see the manager giving instructions and the subs warming up.

Commentators
Commentators for FIFA 13 are yet to be confirmed by EA Sports. It is assumed, however, that the commentary in FIFA 13 will be similar to that of the previous version; that is, Martin Tyler and Alan Smith are assumed to be included for FIFA 13's English commentary, as well as Clive 
Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.
It was also confirmed that Salvadorian Fernando Palomo, Argentinean former striker Mario Alberto Kempes and Mexican Ciro Procuna, who all work as Latin American commentators in ESPN will provide the commentary in the Latin American version.

Leagues
The leagues in FIFA 13 have been confirmed by EA Sports through their website,with EA calling it "the most authentic football game on the planet with 32 of the world’s best leagues" All leagues from FIFA 12 are included, with the addition of the Saudi Professional League for the first time in the series' history making its first appearance on FIFA 13.author: EA Sports (2012-09-06). "FIFA 13 Leagues List". Ea.com. Retrieved 2012-09-06.