EA Sports FC 25

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EA Sports FC 25
EA FC 25 Cover.jpg
Ultimate edition official cover
Developer(s) EA Vancouver
EA Romania
Publisher(s) EA Sports
Series EA Sports FC
Engine Frostbite
Platform(s)
Release27 September 2024
Genre(s) Sports
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

EA Sports FC 25 is an upcoming football video game published by Electronic Arts. It will be the second instalment in the EA Sports FC series and the 32nd overall instalment of EA Sports' football simulation games. The game is being developed by EA Sports and is set to be released worldwide on 27 September 2024 [1] for Nintendo Switch, [2] PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. [1] [3] This new instalment introduces several innovative 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 Bellingham. [7]

Contents

Features

New Features

FC IQ: This is 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, making team composition more critical than ever. [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. [11] [12]

5v5 Rush Mode: Players can team up with friends in a new 5v5 mode, which adds a fresh competitive element to the game. [13] [14]

Leagues

UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League will return, while UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League will also be added. [15]

Clubs

The majority of clubs from FC 24 will be returning, except Serie A clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan, who EA has lost the licenses to. [16] [17] Serie A clubs Roma and Napoli will be making their return after four years since their last appearances in FIFA 20. [18] [19] In addition, the Greek club and 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League champions Olympiacos, missing from the previous games, will be returning. [20]

Ultimate Team

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 created by Marvel and each associated with a league for team chemistry purposes. [21] All are new Heroes with the exception of Yaya Touré. [22]

New Launch Origin/Prime Heroes
LeaguePlayer
Flag of England.svg Premier League Flag of England.svg Jamie Carragher
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Yaya Touré
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Eden Hazard
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Howard
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jaap Stam
Flag of England.svg Women's Super League Flag of England.svg Fara Williams
Flag of Spain.svg La Liga Flag of Spain.svg Guti
Flag of Italy.svg Serie A Flag of Slovakia.svg Marek Hamšík
Flag of Brazil.svg Maicon
Flag of Germany.svg Bundesliga Flag of Brazil.svg Zé Roberto
Flag of Germany.svg Frauen-Bundesliga Flag of Germany.svg Celia Šašić
Flag of France.svg Ligue 1 Flag of France.svg Blaise Matuidi
Flag of France.svg Première Ligue Flag of France.svg Laura Georges
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Pro League Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Mohammed Noor

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