EA Sports FC 25 is a soccervideo game published by EA Sports. It is the second installment in the EA Sports FC series and the 32nd overall installment of EA Sports' football simulation games. The game was developed by EA Sports and was released worldwide on September 27, 2024 for Nintendo Switch,[1]PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.[2][3] Users who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition of the game were able to play it on 20 September 2024.
This instalment introduces several features aimed at enhancing gameplay and player engagement, according to EA developers.[4][5] The Ultimate Edition cover features football players Gianluigi Buffon, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham, Zinedine Zidane, and David Beckham in a room filled with trophies they have won, symbolising their careers,[6] while the Standard Edition cover features Jude Bellingham alone.[7]
New features
FC IQ
A comprehensive overhaul of the tactical system, allowing players to influence team strategies more effectively. It includes modernised team tactics and smarter AI for teammates, enabling a more dynamic gameplay experience. Players can now emulate the tactics of famous managers, adapting formations fluidly during matches.[8]
Player roles
The game introduces distinct roles for players, enhancing how they fit into team strategies. This feature is designed to ensure that players are utilised effectively according to their strengths.[9][10]
Goalkeeper PlayStyles
New gameplay mechanics for goalkeepers have been added, providing more depth to the position and allowing for varied styles of play. Goalkeepers are now also allowed outfield Playstyles.[11][12]
5v5 Rush Mode
Players can team up with friends in a new 5v5 mode. This mode replaces VOLTA, which last appeared on EA Sports FC 24.[13][14]
The Liga Portugal is also licensed, but without its sponsor name (Betclic), mostly due to the anti-gambling policy of EA Sports.[citation needed] The league and its sponsor name, however, are licensed in rival game eFootball.
Ahead of the launch, EA Sports announced the members of a launch set of Heroes – usable cards for retired footballers and/or depicting special moments, with comic book art styles and each associated with a league for team chemistry purposes.[22] All are new Heroes with the exception of Yaya Touré.[23] Similarly, Icons (usable cards for retired footballers, depicting their rating at their peak; styled "ICONs" in the game), are returning to Ultimate Team, only associated with their nations for chemistry purposes. The eight new Icons are Gianluigi Buffon, Gareth Bale, Lotta Schelin, Julie Foudy, Lilian Thuram, Nadine Angerer, Aya Miyama, and Marinette Pichon.[24]
Career Mode
Career Mode offers players an immersive experience as they step into the shoes of a football club manager, guiding their team through various seasons. Players can make decisions regarding player transfers, training regimens, and tactics, while also managing the club's finances and building a fan base. The mode features player development, where young talents can be nurtured into stars, and the dynamic nature of rivalries and board expectations adds depth to the challenge.[citation needed]
FC 25 Showcase
On 5 December 2024, EA Sports launched a preview version of FC 25 for their new users to try out. This version contains limited versions of the Kick Off and Rush modes with a rotating selection of clubs and teams.[25] This is the first EA-developed soccer game to contain a free playable version since FIFA 20.[26]
EA Sports FC 25 received "generally favorable" reviews from critics for the PlayStation 5 version and "mixed or average" for the Xbox Series X/S version, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[27][28] Additionally, 68% of critics recommended the game, according to OpenCritic.[29]
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