No, you cannot be lengthy on PS4 FIFA 23

Let‘s settle the debate once and for all – the coveted lengthy player type is not possible on PlayStation 4 editions of FIFA 23. This acceleration trait relies entirely on new next-gen HyperMotion2 technology absent in old gen versions.

I know that‘s disappointing to hear if you were hoping to dominate with lengthy players on PS4. But don‘t worry – I‘ll fully break down the technical reasons why and arm you with the knowledge to still thrive in FIFA 23!

Why Lengthy is Locked to Next-Gen

Lengthy being next-gen exclusive comes down to one key innovation – HyperMotion2. This is the enhanced animation engine in FIFA 23 that powers 6000+ new true-to-life football animations and complete gameplay overhaul.

One those new systems is FIFA‘s AcceleRATE acceleration model. AcceleRATE introduces three acceleration types – controlled, lengthy and explosive – that fundamentally change a player‘s speed and movement style.

As AcceleRATE (and lengthy players) derives directly from HyperMotion2, this entire system is only available on next-gen consoles and PC capable of running the advanced animations:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X and S
• High-End Gaming PC

Without HyperMotion2‘s transformative data, legacy hardware like PS4 and Xbox One cannot support lengthy at a code level. The animation frameworks are completely different.

So if you‘re still gaming on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, I‘m afraid lengthy players are impossible no matter what you try! Blame the aging tech in our old consoles 😉

Player Lengthiness on Old Gen

Now just because the lengthy type doesn‘t exist on PS4, that doesn‘t mean there aren‘t still length styled players.

A player‘s size and proportions has always impacted their movement and feel in-game. Before AcceleRATE types existed, we still recognized certain players as feeling "lengthy".

These are typically tall powerhouse players like Erling Haaland or Virgil Van Dijk who seem to cover ground quickly once they build momentum. Hence they subjectively feel "lengthy" even on old gen FIFAs missing the proper trait.

So on PS4 FIFA 23, you CAN still have length styled players – their running animation will seem elongated based on attributes. But you cannot change that style or accelerate it further by assigning the lengthy trait. Their movement remains fixed by default animations rather than AcceleRATE.

Hope that distinction makes sense!

Old Gen Gameplay Changes

While no AcceleRATE, old gen versions still received significant gameplay tweaks in FIFA 23 through patches:

*my own experience

This means you CAN play a more possession-based, battling style better suited to bulky lengthy style players on PS4. Their physical presence is more pronounced this year, even without the trait built in.

Recommended Old Gen Players

Based on the above analysis, here are my top recommendations for length styled players who feel dominant on PS4 FIFA 23:

I‘ve personally used them in my 442 old gen squad to overpower opponents with imposing size and strength. Give them a try yourself!

While you sadly can‘t build a full chem boosted lengthy squad on PS4, pick giants with high strength and control to mimic that lumbering lengthy style.

The Final Verdict

So in summary – no, you cannot make players lengthy or utilize the trait on PS4 FIFA 23. That next-gen exclusive acceleration type relies completely on HyperMotion2 technology missing from old consoles.

But fear not – you CAN still deploy imposing physical specimens to embody an old school lengthy style. Focus on height, strength and balance over pace for best results!

Let me know if you have any other questions. Hopefully this inside deep dive helps explain exactly why lengthy is only on new consoles and how to recapture some of that magic on PS4. Game on friends!