📢┃game-updates

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<@&1166435594432417933> EA SPORTS FC 25 Title Update 3 is now available and includes the changes below.

Gameplay

Made the following changes:

• Reduced accuracy of First Time Lobbed Through Passes including when performed at extreme angles.
  • This change is most noticeable for players with high passing Attributes.
• Greatly reduced potential accuracy of Trivelas.
• Greatly increased width of the defensive line for 5 defender formations.
• Reduced potential accuracy of Driven Passes.
• Increased the frequency of attacking runs for AI players in the following roles: Shadow Striker, Inside Forward Attack, Inside Forward Roaming, WIie Playmaker Attack, and Wingbacks in scenarios with open space ahead of them.
• Improved AI player decision making when considering diagonal runs into open space, and when considering runs into nearby open space.
• Improved accuracy of shots taken in situations where the player is not being pressured and generally has a clear line of sight on goal, including 1 on 1 situations and open goals.
• Improved AI Center Back decision making when attempting to provide a safe option for a pass.
• Improved AI player recognition of offside situations.
• The CPU AI will look to further prioritize passing during build up play instead of dribbling.
• Reduced the speed of some slide tackling animations.

Addressed the following issues:

• During some long distance shots and corners, goalkeepers faced away from the ball unintentionally.
• In some cases, defenders could have turned and faced away from the ball instead of trying to intercept a pass.
• Right Wing Inside Forward AI players did not always position themselves as intended.
• Players could have run up directly to the set piece taker in some scenarios, ignoring the minimum distance they must keep.
• In some scenarios goalkeepers were attempting to punch or deflect the ball instead of catching it.
• Some passes could have resulted in the ball traveling faster than intended.
• Some passes could have been more accurate than intended.
• Goalkeepers could have sometimes unintentionally dived the wrong way when attempting to make a save.
• In rare cases, goalkeepers could have gotten stuck around their goal posts when attempting to make a save.
• During Rush penalties, the goalkeeper could have sometimes moved off the line and gotten stuck.
• During Rush corners, players could have incorrectly positioned and continuously readjusted themselves until the corner was taken.
• In certain scenarios, the opposing goalkeeper could have been controlled during set pieces by all players in a match.

Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

• Attribute upgrades were not showing in the Player Bio when using an upgraded Evolution Item in another Evolution.
• A stability issue could have occurred when claiming Season Pass, Objective, and Milestone Rewards.
• Loan Player Items in Seasonal Objectives were showing as having 0 contracts, this was a visual issue only.
• If a player forfeited a Rush match, they were not able to party up with their original group again with a new invite.

Clubs

Addressed the following issues:

• In a rare scenario, an incorrect match result was shown when the opposing team left the match.
• Drop In matches didn’t proceed to penalties if Golden Goal Extra Time ended in a draw.
• CAM Avatars could have been placed in incorrect positions when selecting the Any option in some cases.
• The Captain was not always able to interact with Quick Tactics.

Career Mode

Made the following changes:

• The Simulation gameplay preset is now the default for new Career Mode saves.
• Added multiple settings when creating a new Career Mode save, including the ability to disable Club Growth Board Objectives.

Addressed the following issues:

• Improved Growth Plan logic for secondary positions in Manager Career.
• Youth Academy goalkeepers had lower Diving Attributes than intended.
• Addressed an instance of conversations interrupting Calendar time advancement.

To view the full list of changes and issues addressed, visit the EA SPORTS FC Tracker: ea.com/EASFTracker.

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 25 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X and to check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

• The EA SPORTS FC Team

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@channel <@&1166147084089573468> Tune in to Day 1 of the FC Pro Open Global Qualifiers, LIVE NOW!!

Watch on the FC Twitch or YouTube
👉 https://www.twitch.tv/easportsfc
👉 https://youtube.com/live/YEbsHUpuge4

Viewership Rewards
And remember to link your EA Account to YouTube & Twitch, full details are here: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-pro/news/fc-pro-open-global-qualifier-rewards-season-one

Watch Parties
We also have official watch parties which also feature the same viewership rewards on their stream:

👉 English (pro perspective): https://www.twitch.tv/stokes
👉 Spanish Language : https://www.twitch.tv/diegog1996
👉 Italian Language: https://www.twitch.tv/flokox

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@everyone Tune in to Day 2 of the FC Pro Open Global Qualifiers,** live NOW!**

Watch on the FC Twitch or YouTube
👉 https://www.twitch.tv/easportsfc
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ5P9nbmoKg

Viewership Rewards
And remember to link your EA Account to YouTube & Twitch, full details are here: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-pro/news/fc-pro-open-global-qualifier-rewards-season-one

Watch Parties
We also have official watch parties which also feature the same viewership rewards on their stream:

👉 English (pro perspective): https://www.twitch.tv/stokes
👉 Spanish: https://www.twitch.tv/diegog1996
👉 Italian: https://www.twitch.tv/flokox

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@everyone <@&1166435594432417933> EA SPORTS FC 25 Title Update 4 will be available soon and includes the changes below:

Gameplay

Made the following changes:

• Updated AI attacking player logic when determining if a forward run should be made following a pass.
• AI Defensive Midfielders in the Holding Role can now position themselves further up the pitch.
• Updated defender logic when determining which foot to use when making a slide tackle.
• During Rush penalty shootouts, inactive players will stand at the halfway line in shootout order.

Addressed the following issues:

• Player substitutions did not always occur at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Addressed instances of the defensive line pushing up the pitch too quickly in scenarios where the attacking team passes back to midfield from the final third.
• The Heel To Ball Roll Skill Move was not always performed when requested.
• Sometimes, ground crosses could have sent the ball too far ahead of the intended receiver.
• After performing a Skill Move, dribbling could have become less responsive in certain situations.
• Following a pass that became a loose ball, an incorrect auto switch to the initially intended pass receiver could have occurred.
• Addressed instances of Directed runs not functioning or triggering as intended.
• Improved goalkeeper logic when considering in which area of the pitch to push the ball to when making a deflection save.

Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

• The Evolutions arrow indicator UI elements could have displayed incorrectly.
• After selling an Item from the Club on the Transfer Market, a duplicate version of the Item could have incorrectly had the Send To SBC Storage option instead of Send To Club.
• Addressed some stability issues that could have occurred while navigating Evolutions.
• Player Item portraits could have sometimes appeared misaligned with the rest of the Player Item.
• Sometimes, Objectives tabs did not display correctly.
• Increased Chemistry Style UI indicator size on Squad screen.
• SBC Storage search filters could have reset after adding a Player Item.

Clubs

Addressed the following issues:

• The priorities set for AI teammates could have reset when exiting Clubs.
• Incorrect match results could have been shown on the post match screen.
• Changing Attribute Presets after a match could have resulted in incorrect Skill Point allocation.
• Some Match Lobby UI elements were functioning incorrectly.
• The Avatar portrait was not always matching the Avatar’s customization.

Career Mode

Addressed the following issues:

• A stability issue could have occurred if some save file names were the same.
• EA connect could have appeared during matches.
• In Manager Career, addressed some instances of irrelevant and incorrect questions being asked by interviewers.
• Addressed instances where some objectives progress was not counting towards completion in Player Career.

To view the full list of changes and issues addressed, visit the EA SPORTS FC Tracker: ea.com/EASFTracker.

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 25 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X and to check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

• The EA SPORTS FC Team

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<@&1166435594432417933> Take control of the season with new Live Start Points coming soon to Player and Manager Career.

What Are Live Start Points?
Live Start Points are a new way of experiencing Manager & Player Career, by starting your journey at access points based on real-world events across European league football throughout the 2024/2025 season.

Multiple Live Start Points will be available when the feature releases, reflecting the real-life progress of these leagues and corresponding to previously played gameweeks. We’ll continue to release Live Start Points throughout the 2024/2025 season.

As Live Start Points are released, be on the lookout for Snapshots in the FC 25 Main Menu, showcasing highlights of the featured European leagues’ calendar, whether it’s a showstopper fixture, a derby, a title fight, or a relegation battle. Accessing Snapshots will direct you to the Live Start Points menus by simply clicking “Take me there”.

Otherwise, Live Start Points can be accessed when starting a new Career save, as long as you’re online. They’ll reflect the latest results and standings, enabling you to shape how the rest of the season unfolds.

Manager Career
Once you’ve selected “Live Start Points”, you’ll be able to select your club from any of the leagues listed above. At the top of your screen you'll see several dates to choose from, enabling you to pick a preferred game week as your Live Start Point. The standings, results, and upcoming fixtures will reflect that point in time, including your club's and rivals' cup progress.

It’s then up to you to create your own avatar or choose playing as a real manager, similar to the usual Manager Career experience.

We’ve also introduced a squad injury and suspension editor and expanded our injury system to cover more such events in Career Mode. You have the option of viewing, removing, or editing any injuries and suspensions your squad has at that particular moment in time, meaning you can rewrite real narratives by making your players unavailable due to injury or suspension, all before you start your career.

For example, who knows how Liverpool’s start to the season would have gone should some of their key players be unavailable? With injury and suspension editing, we want to give you more control over the types of stories that can be created in Career Mode.

Once you’re all set up, you can advance to start your career while we load the real-life results and data. You’ll see real-world data coming in on your Career loading screen, as shown below, in the lower part of the screen. At this point you’ll be prompted to create your new Live Start Points save file, and that’s it for setting up your Career Mode journey. You’re now ready to experience a football story unique to you.

Player Career
Pick the team you want to play for, and choose the point in time you want to get involved. Game weeks are identical across both Manager and Player Careers, as are the results and standings you can start from.

You’ll have access to all of the usual Player Career options, from Created Player to Real Players and Icons. Once you’ve decided who you want to play as, start your career while we load up the data and set up the world. Then you’ll be prompted to create your save file and can jump into the action.

For a deeper look at all the new features coming to Live Start Points, be sure to check out the Live Start Points Pitch Notes: https://t.co/2Fx1nMPFuV

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<@&1166435594432417933> The latest Title Update for EA SPORTS FC 25 is now available and includes the changes below.

Gameplay

Made the following change:

• Crosses can now result in the ball moderately landing further ahead of the receiver.

Addressed the following issues:

• The defensive line could have dropped deeper than intended while the attacking team was controlling the ball in the defending team’s half.
• Central and Defensive Midfielders could have dropped too deep when the attacking team entered the defensive team’s side of the pitch.
• Sometimes, a ground pass could have incorrectly sent the ball behind the intended receiver.
• Tackling inputs did not always register in locked-to-player modes.
• In rare instances, goalkeepers could have jumped significantly higher than intended.
• Improved goalkeeper decision making when attempting to make saves as the ball crosses the goal line.
• Improved goalkeeper positioning when attempting to save short distance shots.
• Goalkeepers could have sometimes not attempted to make a save against powerful long distance shots.
• Headers were sometimes significantly less accurate than intended.
• Ground passes performed during free kicks were not always directed towards the intended receiver.
• In some instances, lob passes were less accurate than intended.
• Improved ball physics in certain contested shooting and clearance scenarios.
• Players could have lost the ball easier than intended while being contested during a Skill Move.
• Improved referee logic when making advantage calls in Rush matches, penalty calls in Rush matches, and 11v11 contested offside situations.
• In rare scenarios, an incorrect injury animation could have occurred in online matches.
• Improved goalkeeper logic in Rush matches when attempting to clear the ball.
• Sometimes, a lob pass could have occurred instead of a requested cross in Rush matches.
• In rare cases, a buzzer beating goal originating from a corner kick in Rush did not count as part of the scoreline.
• Requested Skill Moves were sometimes not performed when requested near the touch line.
• Addressed instances of Player Switching not functioning as intended.
• Improved substitution logic to better avoid unnecessary CPU AI substitutions early in matches.
• Reduced instances of unnecessary suggested early game substitutions.

Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

• Some Evolution Progression Summary UI elements were misaligned.
• Addressed some stability issues that could have occurred when using the Transfer Market through the SBC flow.

Clubs

Made the following change:

• Rush pre-match team sheets now display player Rank Points and Club Victory Points.

Addressed the following issue:

• In some cases, it was slightly easier than intended to receive a high match rating in Rush matches.

Career Mode

Addressed the following issues:

• Player agents were sometimes requesting a lower wage for their client when transferring to a user controlled club.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following change:

• Updated some player portraits, kits, stadium, celebrations, scenes, messages, button callouts, badges, gloves, balls, headbands, banners, flags, boots, tattoos, wardrobes, ad boards, hair, trophies, audio, and commentary.

Addressed the following issues:

• Addressed instances of placeholder text and incorrect UI elements.
• Addressed instances of various stability issues that could have occurred.

To view the full list of changes and issues addressed, visit the EA SPORTS FC Tracker: https://trello.com/c/Hm5m8nNI

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 25 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X and to check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

-The EA SPORTS FC Team

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Hey <@&1166435594432417933>!

ICYMI, the **First Frost Update **is here with a number of community feedback driven changes coming to EA SPORTS FC 25 🥶

Here's an overview of changes discussed in the latest update:

🕚 We've decreased the match length for Rush in Football Ultimate Team from 7 minutes to 5 minutes.

🎮 We've improved the system used to detect idle players in Rush, increasing the likelihood of inactive players being kicked from the match.

⚽ Here's a quick overview of gameplay changes included in the First Frost update:

• Increased the speed/consistency of skill moves
• Improved defensive logic for tracking runs during Kick Offs
• Improved attacking AI's ability to return to an onside position when offside

🔍 We're also actively investigating several issues we know are of concern to the community, and are working to correct them in future updates. We'll look to provide updates on these areas as soon as they become available. This list includes (but is not limited to):

• Scoring on Corners
• First-Time Power Shots
• First-Time Lobbed Through Passes
• Jog Dribbles

See the full overview of updates in the latest Pitch Notes: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/pitch-notes-first-frost-update

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Hey <@&1166435594432417933>!

Based on your feedback and as part of Winter Wildcards celebrations, we’re excited to announce changes to Champions, Rivals and Squad Battles coming in Season 4 starting December 26, 2024 8 AM UTC.

Champions Qualifiers

Starting in Season 4, we’re reducing the Champions Finals requirement to 2 wins in 5 games. This means you’ll now need a 40% win rate in Champs Qualifiers to secure a spot in the Champs Finals.

Champions Finals

We’re also making changes to the rewards in Champions Finals based on your feedback about wanting to earn players from the current campaign. During the first 3 weeks of Season 4, you’ll be able to earn players from the Active Campaign team through Packs, including Winter Wildcards, Winter Wildcard Heroes, and NumeroFUT players. In the final 2 weeks, you can earn Min. OVR Campaign Mix Packs & Picks featuring Winter Wildcards, Winter Wildcard Heroes, Winter Wildcard ICONs, and NumeroFUT players.

To accommodate these changes, starting with the first Season 4 Champions Finals on December 27, the event will now begin on Friday at 7 PM UTC and run for 24 extra hours, ending on Tuesday at 8 AM UTC.

Division Rivals & Squad Battles

We heard from fans during Mode Mastery about how challenging it was for players of all skill levels to earn Mastery player tokens and progress towards rewards. This season, we’re also introducing the Season 4 Weekly Play and Season 4 Weekly Play Completionist Objective groups releasing on Friday December 27. These will allow you to progress towards the same Campaign Packs available in Champs Finals every week by scoring goals in separate games within Rivals or Champs, as well as Squad Battles or Rush. If you complete this objective in 4 out of 5 weeks of the season, you’ll earn an 89+ x 5 Campaign Mix Pack containing Winter Wildcards, Winter Wildcards Icons, Winter Wildcards Heroes and NumeroFUT players.

For more information, check out the full Winter Wildcards blog post here: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/fc-25-winter-wildcards

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Hey <@&1166435594432417933> !

IT'S THE TEAM OF THE YEAR 🔥 !

Have your say and vote today for your Team of the Year.
Vote for your TOTY now 👉 https://ea.com/toty

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Hey <@&1166435594432417933>!

Title Update #7 will soon be available for EA SPORTS FC 25.

Building on last month’s updates, we continue to focus on changes based on community feedback. Check out the details below 👇

• We've seen a lot of matches where first-time lofted through passes were being used in an unnatural way, most notably on kickoffs or from bad angles out of the back. We’ve reduced the accuracy of first-time lofted through passes to account for those situations.

• We addressed an issue where the positioning system could sometimes move players too close to the dribbler when cutting off passing lanes, leading to autotackles. The same issue could also pull midfielders out of position, crowding the ball carrier and reducing passing options.

• We found the goalkeeper was triggering a “give up” animation (something you see when they have no chance of getting to the ball) too frequently when running back towards goal on chip shots. We’ve increased the frequency of desperation save attempts in these situations.

Read the full Title Update #7 Patch Notes here 👉 https://trello.com/c/oX1Swaph

Following Title Update #7, our next planned update will continue to focus on community feedback, including, but not limited to:

• Ground pass speed
• Players without the ball catching up to the dribbler regardless of pace difference
• Keeper positioning
• Finesse shot playstyle balancing
• AI defender interceptions
• Tacklebacks
• Assisted Shooting (Lace & Finesse shots)

Please continue to provide us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 25 at https://go.ea.com/fc25pf

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

We’re incredibly excited to release the Gameplay Refresh Update, featuring the most significant gameplay update we’ve ever published mid-season, inspired by community driven feedback.

Here’s a look at what’s coming to FC 25:

🎮 Major updates to core gameplay systems

• Improved goalscoring from inside the box scenarios
• Increased intelligence for attacking AI players
• Improved Goalkeepers for near post shots
• Reduced AI defender effectiveness across multiple scenarios

⚽ An renewed emphasis on fluid offensive gameplay

• Increased the speed of normal ground passes
• Increased accuracy of short ground passes
• Increased effectiveness of Semi-Assisted Through Passes
• Significantly reduced effectiveness of first-time lofted through passes

🦝 Reduced tacklebacks and AI interceptions

• Reduced the frequency in which a tackled player retrieves the ball

👟 Addressed issues like defenders catching up to dribblers

• Reduced ability for a defender to trackback against a dribbler with a significant pace advantage

🔍 Updated player search within FUT Rush

• Search for players using event criteria

For a more detailed look, check out the Gameplay Refresh Update Pitch Notes:
https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/fc-25-pitch-notes-gameplay-refresh-update

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> , <@&1166435926784868362>, & <@&1328795274293936168>!

We've just added a group of poll questions to get your take on some of the changes made to FC 25 through the Gameplay Refresh Update.

Head on over to #📊┃polls to participate, and make sure opt into the <@&1328795274293936168> role for future poll pings 🙂

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>! The Features Update (Title Update #9) will be available soon in FC 25. Here’s an overview of some of the changes and features on the way:

🔍 New Overall search filter in Football Ultimate Team
🏁 Progress for players receiving wins when Football Ultimate Team matches end early
🧬 Increased the number of active Evolution slots to 2

For a more detailed look, check out the Pitch Notes here:
https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/fc-25-pitch-notes-features-update

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<@&1166435675705454592> How many goals, assists have you done so far with Maradona 🇦🇷 👀 ?
Answer with ⚽ or 🎯 ! #FC25

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Turn stats into stars 🤩!

Fantasy FC has returned to Football Ultimate Team.
Real-world wins and achievements mean in-game ratings boosts/upgrades 📈.

Find out more: https://x.ea.com/83430

@everyone

Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

Fantasy FC is back with a brand new Live Friendly experience: Fantasy FC League! Check out this short FAQ giving you a glimpse at what's to come.

What is Fantasy FC League?
Fantasy FC League is a limited entry Friendly mode celebrating the spirit of competition in Ultimate Team. Players are limited to maximum of 36 entries. 12 entries will be granted to players on the following dates:

• February 23rd
• February 27th
• March 3rd

What are the entry requirements?
The Fantasy FC League will have unique entry requirements, offering a more balanced playing field and a more competitive experience. Here is an overview of the requirements:

• Number of 91 OVR+ Players allowed: 0
• Number of 89 OVR+ Players allowed: 1
• Number of 87 OVR+ Players allowed: 3
• Maximum Team OVR Cap: 84
• No more than 3 players from the same league
• No Bronze players in Starting 11 or Bench

How do rewards work?
Rewards will be granted for every two wins within the tournament, with the maximum reward achieved at 30 wins.

Are there any exclusive rewards?
Three exclusive Player Rewards will be available via the Fantasy FC League:

• Fantasy FC Ismaël Bennacer for 10 wins
• Road to the Final Martin Odegaard for 20 wins
• Fantasy FC Hero Maicon for 30 wins.

Note that The Fantasy FC League is the only place these player items will be available.

For all things Fantasy FC, be sure to check out the Fantasy FC Article: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/fc-25-fantasy-fc

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> , sharing a note regarding Shadow Patch Speculation:

Over the past few weeks we’ve seen conversation that gameplay changes made through the Gameplay Refresh Update have been reverted, changed, “shadow patched”, etc.

We wanted to take the opportunity to clarify that this is not true. We have not published any hidden changes to the game following the Gameplay Refresh Update.

We did address a couple of minor issues related to gameplay through Title Update #9, which were communicated through their respective Pitch Notes. Specifically:

• We addressed a stability issue during throw-ins
• We published an update to our Simulation Slider mode presets to tune offline play to be more in line with tuning changes made across previous updates

Outside of those changes--there have been no title updates, Live Tuning (server-side) updates, or changes to gameplay of any kind. This is specifically due to the generally positive response to the Gameplay Refresh Update.

That said, we are always monitoring community feedback and reviewing internal metrics to identify emerging issues as quickly as we can.

When we do make changes you can be certain that will you will see them in the patch notes, which we publish for all updates made in FC 25, on Trello and in-game: ea.com/EASFTracker

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> !

ICYMI: **Fantasy League is live **in FC 25 Ultimate Team 🔥 !
All information in the post above 👆.

**Get rewarded: **
Fantasy FC Ismaël Bennacer for 10 wins 🏆
Road to the Final Martin Odegaard for 20 wins 🏆
Fantasy FC Hero Maicon for 30 wins. 🏆

Find out more: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/fc-25-fantasy-fc

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

Introducing Training Camp Evolutions, a new way to passively upgrade your Ultimate Team through the Web and Mobile Companion apps.

Here's an quick overview of what to expect:

• Training Camp Evolutions do not count towards your active Evolution limit
• Items submitted for Training Camp Evolutions will become temporarily unavailable as they upgrade
• When the upgrade requirements are met, your item will can be reclaimed with its corresponding upgrades

Be sure to check out our latest Pitch Notes to learn everything you need to know about Training Camp Evolutions: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/pitch-notes-fc25-training-camp-evolutions

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>,

Fantasy FC Team 2 is in #FC25 😎 !
The better they and their clubs play in real-world matches, the better the upgrades they'll receive in Football Ultimate Team 📈.

Learn more: https://x.ea.com/83430

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

For the first time in EA SPORTS FC, real fans are in the stands. Four diehard SuperFans will be featured in their club’s home crowd in FC 25.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be next? Make your claim as the next SuperFan by telling us your story.

Play FC 25 and submit your story by April 15th for a shot at being featured in a future FC title: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/superfans

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Tic... Tac... ⏱️ ! Only 1h remaining to complete the Fantasy League Objective 👀 !
Share with us the players you have gotten by putting the associated flag: 🇩🇿 🇧🇻 🇧🇷
<@&1166435675705454592>

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🎂 The Ultimate celebration in #FC25 has arrived.

FUT Birthday's Sweet 16 kicks off with Team 1: 37 greats of today and timeless historical ICONs and Heroes all with 5-Star Skill Moves & a 5-Star Weak Foot. 🔥

Get the details: https://x.ea.com/83535

<@&1166435675705454592>

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>! The Legends Return Pitch Notes is here! 🎉

We're bringing improvements to EA SPORTS FC 25, including a brand-new Low Driven Shot PlayStyle, Football Ultimate Team updates, and some legendary returns!

Here’s a summary of everything you need to know:

🔥 New Low Driven Shot PlayStyle & PlayStyle+
⚡ More accurate, faster, and precise shots while keeping it low
⚽ Available in FUT, Career Mode, and Clubs

👑 Football Ultimate Team
🏆 The Roma Trio is back! (Doumbia, Ibarbo, Gervinho)
🌟 Franz Beckenbauer joins FUT as an ICON! Base Icon available from March 21, FUT Immortals version coming April 4!
🔄 Super Sub Player Items – Full Chemistry for second-half super subs

💎 More Updates
🎮 Classic XI returns with legends like Pele, Maradona & Cruyff
🏗️ Clubs Level Cap increased by 20 – More Skill Points & new Facilities incoming
👀 A new retro menu theme

For the full details, check out the Pitch Notes:
🔗 https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/pitch-notes-fc25-legends-return

Let us know what you're most excited for! 🚀

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This is HISTORIC... 🥹 They ARE BACK for FUT Birthday 🥳 !

Available in FUT from 6PM UK 😜 ! <@&1166435675705454592>

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

The latest Title Update for EA SPORTS FC 25 is here. We’ve squashed some bugs and made key improvements across Ultimate Team, Gameplay, Clubs, Career Mode, and more! Here's what’s new:

🏆 Ultimate Team

• Fixed an issue preventing Min/Max price adjustments in the Transfer Market
• Addressed missing UI elements and formatting inconsistencies

🎮 Gameplay

• Improved Ground Pass accuracy when under no pressure
• Fixed a bug where dribblers slowed down unintentionally when turning
• Addressed issues with player switching after passing
• Resolved rare cases of continuous unintended Professional Fouls

🏟️ Clubs

• Fixed match intro showing the same team name for all players in Clubs Rush
• The Team Tactics button now works as intended

💼 Career Mode

• Fixed incorrect fixtures & standings when using Live Start Points
• Addressed issues with tasks not updating & placeholder teams in transfers
• Improved stability when simulating matches

🔧 General, Audio, & Visual Updates

• Updated: Badges, balls, banners, flags, cameras, scarves, stadiums, tifos, trophies, celebrations, hair, and kits!
• Fixed various stability issues & missing text

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You're not ready 😏 🔥 .......

Standout stars from the current European season dreaming of lifting a trophy and the legendary figures that did it before them.
Introducing UEFA Dreamchasers: Available in #FC25 Ultimate Team now: https://x.ea.com/83669 #UCLUT

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

The latest Title Update for FC 25 is now live! We’ve tackled some issues and made improvements across Ultimate Team, Clubs, Career Mode, and more. Check out what’s new:

🏆 Ultimate Team

• Fixed an issue where some outfield Player Items could be used as goalkeepers.

🏟️ Clubs

• Fixed an issue where the Victory Point UI indicator was incorrectly displaying Rush matches without a club.

💼 Career Mode

• Corrected an issue where Managers were unfairly sacked after one game when initiating a Live Start Point with a struggling team.
• Fixed prize money not being awarded correctly in some competitions.
• Player Growth now displays correctly in Squad Hub after an OVR rating change.
• Fixed missing positions for some players in Development Plans.

🔧 General, Audio, & Visual Updates

• Updated some badges, trophies, hair, and kits.
• Added 3 new star heads, which will be visible in-game following an upcoming Server Release.
• Fixed various stability issues.

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, the FC 25 Premium Pass is now live, and we've put together a Pitch Notes article breaking down how it works and what you can expect.

You can check that out here: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/pitch-notes-fc25-premium-pass
We also want to hear what you think. We've launched a dedicated discussion thread in our new #1364363630073745508 forum channel. This will be the place to share your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions, directly with us.

Appreciate you taking the time to read through this, looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, Team of the Season is here.

Ligue 1 leads the way, featuring 19 of the 24/25 campaign's very best, plus 3 unforgettable moments etched into France's top flight's lore forever.

Learn more: http://x.ea.com/83932

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>,

Our team is aware of a stability issue impacting Career Mode saves. For more details, follow this issue directly on the EASFC Tracker: https://trello.com/c/deXej5np

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[Career Mode] Saves made from April 16 to April 22 are impacted by ...

Career Mode saves created between April 16 9:00 AM UTC to April 22 6:54 PM UTC cannot be loaded due to a stability issue. This includes saves that were created before this window of time, but were saved during this time period.

This issue was caused by a Squad Update that has since been rolled back, and these saves will experience stability iss...

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Workaround, Investigating, EA SPORTS FC 25

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

The latest Title Update for FC 25 will be available soon! We’ve tackled some issues and made improvements across Gameplay, Career Mode, and more. Check out what’s new:

🎮 Gameplay

• Significantly reduced defensive pressure from AI teammates when using aggressive tactics with 91+ Depth.
• Team Press duration increased from 20 to 45 seconds.
• Stamina now depletes up to 2.6x faster when using Team Press excessively.

💼 Career Mode

• Fixed instances of incorrect tournament schedules.
• Addressed a stability issue affecting saves created with a specific Squad Update.

🔧 General, Audio, & Visual Updates

• Updated various badges, hair, kits, equipment, tifos, and boots.
• Fixed a general stability issue.
• Resolved instances of placeholder or missing text.

Want to provide your feedback on TU #14? Check out the forum post in our #1364363630073745508 channel here: https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1366893879483301979

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Setting the standard 😎

Introducing the #FC25 Premier League, Barclays Women's & EFL Team of the Season.
Which style of players will make your team? Comment with the right emoji 👇 🔥 !

Find out more: https://x.ea.com/83932 ! <@&1166435675705454592>

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> 😎 !

Starting today, the number of wins required to enter the FUT Champions Finals has been lowered from two wins to one 🏆 .
Please note, after winning the first match, this may not show as qualified on the End of Match screen. The qualification will be shown when entering the FUT Champions menu.

By the way, are you usually achieve to qualify in FUT Champions Finals? Comments with ✅ or ❌ !

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> 👀 !

Eventually, did you achieve.... or fail for the Squad Battle objective of 45 goals?
Comments with ✅ or ❌ !

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, the Season Finale Update is coming soon! Check out the latest Pitch Notes for all the details. 🎉

This Chapter Update includes gameplay changes, Career Mode improvements, and an overview of what’s coming in Season 8 of Football Ultimate Team.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s new:

⚽ Gameplay Tuning

• More accurate Ground Passes for top passers
• Rush Out PlayStyle toned down
• Slight boost to contested and uncontested headers

🏟️ Football Ultimate Team

• New Premium Pass Rewards in Season 8
• PlayStyles+ limit raised to 5

👔 Career Mode & UI

• New ICONs added to Player Career
• 5v5 Youth Tournament Matches in Manager Career
• Improved social feeds & Fixture UI

Check out the full Pitch Notes for all the details:
🔗 https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/pitch-notes-fc25-season-finale-update
We’re looking forward to hearing what you think about these changes. Share your thoughts directly in the https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1379127726820294779. Thanks!

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, Title Update #17 is coming soon ⏳ !

This Update includes updates to gameplay, Ultimate Team, Career Mode and General, Audio, Visual improvements.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s new:

⚽ Gameplay Tuning - Updates from your feedback

• Failed tackles can now take longer to transition out of, with hard tackles being the most impacted.
  • The intent of this change is to reduce situations where failed tackles instantaneously lead to another tackle attempt.

🏟️ Football Ultimate Team

• In some specific cases, claiming Premium Pass rewards did not function as intended.

👔 Career Mode

• Updated list of available ICONs in Player Career.
  • This change will be activated through a Server Release shortly after the Title Update.

📡 General, Audio and Visual

• Updated some button callouts, hair, kits, equipment, stadium, trophies, badges, ad boards as well as placeholder text and images.

We’re looking forward to hearing what you think about these changes. Share your thoughts directly in https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1379127726820294779.

Thanks!

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You asked. Zlatan is back 🔥 !

Presenting your #FC26 Ultimate Edition Cover 😎 .
See the full reveal July 16: https://youtu.be/TSi0iJYSQ24

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📢 Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, the latest Title Update will be live soon in FC 25!

Here’s what’s been fixed and updated 👇
⚽ Ultimate Team
Fixed an issue where the Rush Captain wasn’t always the one controlling the GK.
🏟️ Clubs
Role+ and Role++ icons now display properly in the tactics screen for AI teammates.
🎮 General Fixes
Updated button callouts, portraits, kits, equipment, badges & placeholder visuals.
Fixed overlapping Tactical Suggestions UI.
[PC] EA Connect pop-up now works even with Spotify widget open.
Some stability improvements.

💬 Got EA SPORTS FC 25 feedback? Tell us here: https://go.ea.com/fc25pf
Stay in the loop via @EASFCDIRECT, WhatsApp, and the FC Tracker.
– The EA SPORTS FC Team ⚡

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Roommates to Rivals to Cover Stars 😍
@JudeBellingham and @JamalMusiala10 are side by side with the community on the #FC26 Standard Edition.
See the full reveal today: youtu.be/TSi0iJYSQ24
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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>,

📣 Introducing FC Feedback

We’ve launched the new FC Feedback Hub to capture all of the ways you can provide feedback about FC in one space. A new way for you to share your thoughts with us.
Whether it’s a bug, a gameplay concern, or something you think could make the experience better, we want to hear it.

🧠 How does it work?

• Player Feedback Portal
  Players sign in, share structured feedback on specific areas, and our teams review it regularly to help guide updates.

• How We Use Portal Feedback
  Your feedback is analyzed alongside gameplay data to identify trends, inform decisions, and shape meaningful updates.

Real Example - Thousands of Portal responses directly influenced a gameplay change to tackle transitions in FC 25.

• Design Councils
  Hand picked community representatives share focused, in-depth feedback with devs to influence both short and long term game decisions.

• Discord
  Our FC Global and FC Pro Discords enable real time, two way feedback from casual players to top competitors through threads, polls, and direct gameplay discussions that inform development at all levels.

• Social Listening
  We monitor Reddit, X, YouTube, and more to track trends, validate issues, and ensure wide community voices are heard.

• EA Forums
  A moderated space where players submit feedback, report issues, and help shape tracked feedback items.

✅ What You Can Submit

From bug reports to influencing new features, nothing’s too small. If it impacts how you play or enjoy the game, this is where to share it.

📬 Why It Matters
The Club is truly yours and we want to prove it.

Your feedback helps guide future updates. Whether it’s a small tweak or a big idea, your voice helps shape what comes next. This is part of how we build together.

🎮What has changed for FC26?
Among many other things we’ve been working to improve gameplay responsiveness, you might’ve caught it in the reveal trailer. We wanted to make sure we directly addressed your feedback and the things we’ve learned through testing to improve overall gameplay performance. We’ve also been working with our Design Council and FC Pro players collecting global connection data to test and improve responsiveness.

Head to the full Gameplay Responsiveness Update Pitch Notes for more on this: link

🔗 Ready to share your feedback?
Start here: https://www.ea.com/fr/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/features/feedback

Player Feedback Portal: https://t.co/BEXtTToNY5

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, ICYMI, the FC 26 Reveal Trailer just dropped 🔥

ICYMI, here's a breakdown of all the new features that you can spot throughout the trailer:

0:16 — New Google Earth Premier League match intros
0:18 — Introduction of the Allianz Arena
0:26 — Tackle & Interception Overhaul (reduction in tacklebacks/bouncebacks)
0:36 — Dividing Gameplay into Two Presets (optimized for offline/online modes)
0:40 — Agility Improvements (faster changes of direction in 360°)
0:44 — Fatigue Redesign (tired players remain explosive when controlled)
0:48 — Fluid, Dynamic, and Responsive Dribbling
1:00 — GK Overhaul (more consistent saves for fewer deflection goals)
1:06 — Retuned Speed of Passing
1:12 — New Skill Moves
1:18 — Off-Ball Shielding
1:21 — Smarter GK Movement
1:24 — Low Driven Power Shot
1:31 — Manager Live & Manager Live Challenges
1:33 — On-Ball Physicality
1:36 — Archetypes (Clubs & Player Career)
1:38 — Be-A-Keeper Mode (Clubs & Player Career)
1:39 — New Player Roles (Inverted Wingbacks)
1:39 — New PlayStyles (Precision Header)
1:40 — One Frame Passing (Responsiveness update)
1:40 — Simplified Skill Moves
1:41 — Signature Perks (a part of Archetypes in Clubs & Player Career)
1:41 — High Contrast Mode
1:41 — Rebalanced Formations (Improvements to AI positioning in different formations)
1:41 — Ultimate Team Tournaments
1:42 — New FUT Competitive Camera
1:42 — New Player Roles
1:42 — New PlayStyles (Enforcer)
1:42 — Manager Market (Manager Career)
1:42 — New PlayStyles (Aerial Fortress)
1:54 — New ICONS (Zlatan)
2:17 — FC 25 ICON & FC 26 ICON via Pre-Order
2:19 — Additional Active Evo Slot from Launch via Pre-Order

Watch the full trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSi0iJYSQ24&pp=ygUVZmMgMjYgcmVsZWFzZSB0cmFpbGVy0gcJCc0JAYcqIYzv

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>,

🧐 In case you missed it, the EA SPORTS FC 26 Gameplay's Deep Dives has been published yesterday 🎮 !
There is 2 major pieces:

1️⃣ FC 26 Gameplay Deep Dives video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GE8YCIQF2M
2️⃣ Find out more with the FC 26 Gameplay Pitch Notes: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/features/fc-26-gameplay

Overhauled gameplay, powered by your feedback.
The article is going through all the new gameplay features coming to #FC26:

🎮 Two presets
⚽️ Refined fundamentals
🗣️ Community inspired features and updates.

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⚠️ We also created a space where you're free to share all your feedback about the Deep Dives / Pitch Notes.
Here is the direct link: ⁠#1397647401447194675 message

Thanks 💚 !
The EA SPORTS FC Team

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>,

The latest Title Update will be live soon in FC 25!
Here’s what’s been fixed and updated 👇

📺 General, Audio, and Visual

• Addressed some stability issues that could have occurred.

💬 Got EA SPORTS FC 25 feedback? Tell us here: https://go.ea.com/fc25pf
Stay in the loop via @EASFCDIRECT, WhatsApp, and the FC Tracker.
– The EA SPORTS FC Team ⚡

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, the Clubs Deep Dive is now live! Check out the latest Pitch Notes to check out all the new updates coming to Clubs this year.

This year’s update introduces Archetypes, Live Events, Multiple Clubs support, and loads of community-requested improvements.
Here’s a quick look at what’s new:

🎯 Archetypes & Progression

• Create your Pro with one of 13 ICON-inspired Archetypes
• Progress each Archetype to level 50 and beyond
• Unlock Specializations, Signature Perks & PlayStyles+
• Boost faster with Consumables like XP Multipliers and Resets

⚡ Live Events & Clubs Rush

• Dynamic Live Events with custom rules and knockout stages
• Compete in Clubs Rush tournaments for big rewards
• New stadium, new house rules, and multi-stage events

🏟️ Revamped Clubs Lobby

• Role Fit & OVR overlays to pick your best position
• Improved match status widget
• Expanded set piece assignments

🧤 Be-A-Goalkeeper Revamp

• New BAG controls, cameras, audio & PlayStyles
• Play GK in Clubs Rush

🤝 Multiple Clubs

• Join up to three clubs and switch anytime
• Select your “favorite” club for seasonal rewards

🧠 AI & Facilities

• AI teammates now boosted with dedicated Facilities
• Improved CPU passing logic when calling for the ball

⚔️ Competitive Gameplay

• Fatigue system redesigned
• Match Ratings now based on your role
• More responsive, skill-focused gameplay

Check out the full Pitch Notes for all the juicy details:
🔗 https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/news/pitch-notes-fc26-clubs-deep-dive

We’d love to hear your thoughts on these changes. Join the discussion in: https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1400507886894977074

Let us know what you think!

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, the Career Mode Deep Dive is now live! Check out the latest Pitch Notes to check out all the new updates coming this year.
This year’s update introduces Manager Live, Manager Market, Overhauled analytics and loads of community-requested improvements. Here’s a quick look at what’s new:

👔 Manager Live: Redefining Manager Career
o Manager Career with ICONs and Heroes
o Manager Market
o Deeper Simulation and Data-Driven Scouting
o Authentic Gameplay: The True Football Experience
o Unexpected Events
o Additional Features / Quality of Life Improvements

⚽ Player Career
o Player Archetypes
o New Origin Stories

And a lot more 😎 !

Check out the full Pitch Notes for all the juicy details:
🔗 https://www.ea.com/fr/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/news/pitch-notes-fc26-career-mode-deep-dive

We’d love to hear your thoughts on these changes. Join the discussion in: #1400873831849267370 message
Let us know what you think!

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>, the FUT Deep Dive is now live!

Check out the latest Pitch Notes to see all the new updates coming to Football Ultimate Team in FC 26.

This year’s update brings back classic competitions, introduces brand-new modes, and delivers big community-requested changes to gameplay, Evolutions, and more.

Here’s a quick look at what’s new:

Live Events

• Themed competitions built around unique squads & challenges
• Rules, entry requirements, and matchmaking options vary per event
• New Event Hub makes it easier to track requirements, rewards & progress

Tournaments

• Classic knockout formats return with flexible schedules
• Events include specific entry requirements and unique rewards
• Rotating formats keep competition fresh across the season

Gauntlet

• Test your squad-building depth across up to 5 matches
• Each match requires a completely different squad
• Play through all matches win or lose—better results = better rewards

Bounties

• Random mid-match challenges in Rivals
• Complete for instant rewards like packs, XP, coins, or Rivals skips
• Duels pair players on the same challenge—only one can win

Limited Checkpoints

• New breakable checkpoints track losses and enable relegation
• Each checkpoint shows how many losses before it breaks
• Resets at the start of each Rivals season

Champions & Challengers

• Champions Playoffs removed—qualify directly via Rivals Division
• New Challengers tier gives more players access to competitive FUT
• Separate formats & rewards keep things fair and exciting

Repeatable Evolutions

• Use select Evolutions more than once
• Apply to multiple players—or reapply to the same player if eligible
• No more pressure to make the “perfect” Evo choice right away

Goalkeeper Evolutions

• GK Evolutions are here—level up your keepers for the first time ever!

Updated Match Outcomes

• Receive wins in Live Events, Rivals, and Champs when opponents quit or disconnect at a draw
• Daily limits & match conditions will apply

🔗 Read the full FUT Deep Dive Pitch Notes here:
https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/news/pitch-notes-fc26-fut-deep-dive

We want to hear your thoughts—join the conversation here:
https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1402319065346871388

Let us know what you think!

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

We know that gameplay responsiveness has been one of the most talked about topics in the community. Issues with overall gameplay feel are areas you’ve consistently raised with us.

👉 Hear directly from our gameplay developers on how FC 26 is tackling these issues

Our gameplay developers sat down to break it all down:

• The main issues the community has been experiencing ⚡
• Why these problems happen 🛠️
• What the team is doing to improve responsiveness in FC 26 🚀

We’d love to hear your thoughts after watching. What feels most important to you when it comes to responsiveness?

Drop your feedback here - https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1395080078836236288

We will be listening 👂

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

From Debut to Champions, here are the ratings for the ICON class joining FC 26.

Who are you most excited to see in FC 26? Tell us your thoughts in the latest ICON Discussion thread: https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1408496129657802858

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> 📢

Today is your last chance to get an ICON in #FC25 and #FC26, plus 6,000 FC points.

Pre-Order now 👉 https://x.ea.com/85672

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Hey Folks 😎
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Drop the flag of your favorite player's item 👇

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🔥 And we keep going !
These are the Top-Rated Women footballers in #FC26 🤩 ! #Ratings <@&1166435675705454592>

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> , as part of our FC Feedback initiative, we’ll be sharing monthly updates here on Discord to keep you informed on how your feedback is shaping FC.

As FC 26 launch approaches, we wanted to provide an update on the feedback we received during Closed Beta, and what we’re doing to address it.

Here are a few of the topics that came up most often through our Player Feedback Portal and the Closed Beta Forums:

• Low Driven Shot Effectiveness
• AI Defender Speed
• Attacking AI Positioning
• Clubs Archetypes
• Contract Renewal Negotiations
• Heavy Dribble Touches
• AI Call For Pass Delay
• Be A Goalkeeper Save Delay
• UT Tournament Match Time Limits
• AI Shot Selection

Check out the posts below to see some of the changes we’re making ahead of Early Access on Sep 19.

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We’ve seen your feedback about low driven shots feeling too effective, with goalkeepers not reacting to them appropriately at times.

What’s Next

We’re currently working on improving goalkeepers reactions to low driven shots, and we’re looking to implement this update before Early Access kicks off on September 19.

Before And After

Here’s how a low driven shot could have looked during Closed Beta and how that shot can look like in the future. Note that the goalkeeper is much more reactive to it.

As a reminder, this is a work-in-progress and the visuals here and in the rest of this article are not necessarily 100% representative of what the final update will look like.

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Your Closed Beta feedback told us that there were some cases where AI defenders felt unnaturally fast, catching attackers too easily in some cases.

What we’ve found is that the cause of this isn’t actually the speed of AI defenders.

Instead, some ball trapping animations were slowing down the ball carrier more than intended. This means that an attacker can take too long to receive a ball and get moving, making it feel like the defenders are way too quick for them.

What’s Next

We’re planning to **address these animations before Early Access **and below is an example of what that can look like.

Before And After

Here’s an example of the issue you told us about and how that scenario can play out after the ball trapping animations have been addressed.

Note that the defender’s speed hasn’t been changed at all, but the attacker has been enabled to move more quickly, giving them a chance against the rushing defender.

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👉 Read the full Closed Beta Feedback pitch notes here for details on all the changes we’ve made to address your feedback: https://x.ea.com/86072

Let’s keep the conversation going! Head over to #1364363630073745508 to continue **sharing your feedback about FC 26. **

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The best 🤩 ! Here are your BWSL top Rated players, in #FC26 ! #Ratings <@&1166435675705454592>

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The Top 26 rated players from the SPL in #FC26 are here <@&1166435675705454592> 🔥

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Rated or Underrated? Tell us with 👍 or 👎 !
🇪🇸 Here is LALIGA player’s ratings in #FC26 ! <@&1166435675705454592>

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👑 Putellas or Bonmati 🤔 ⚡ ?

Here is LIGAF top rated players in #FC26 <@&1166435675705454592>

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🇩🇪 Ready for a great new season 💪 !

Here is the Frauen Bundesliga top rated players in #FC26 <@&1166435675705454592> ! #Ratings

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Rated or Underrated? Tell us with 👍 or 👎 !
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We’ve been listening closely to your feedback and have made key improvements to elevate the PC experience this year. The goal? More control, smoother performance, and clearer settings across the board.

Here’s everything covered in the Deep Dive:

• Updated PC requirements so you know exactly what you’ll need
• Expanded display settings for more customization
• Streamlined graphics settings for easier adjustments
• Enhanced controller support for a smoother feel
• A full Display Settings Guide
• A complete Graphics Settings Guide

👉 Read the full Pitch Notes here: https://x.ea.com/86091

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👋 In case you missed it,

🇫🇷 The best players from Arkema Première Ligue are here 🤩 ! #FC26 #Ratings <@&1166435675705454592>

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<@&1166435675705454592>

FC 26 is almost here, and there’s a lot waiting for you on day one. Here’s an update on what you need to know and what you can expect as the new season begins:

• Intro and Launch Dates
• Power Curve and Chemistry Styles
• Early Access Content
• FC 26 Seasons: A World Tour Through History
• Season 1: England 66
• World Tour: Silver Superstars
• Live Events
• Game Modes Updates
• Evolutions
• ICONs and Heroes
• Pre-order Content
• Returning User Rewards and Graduated Access
• EA Play Rewards
• Club Member Rewards
• Preseason Rewards
• Clubs
• Career Mode
• FC Pro Live

This is only the beginning of what’s ahead for FC 26.

👉 Read the full Launch Update here: https://x.ea.com/86115

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<@&1166435675705454592> it all starts NOW 👀

The EA SPORTS FC 26 Web App is officially live ➡️ www.ea.com/ea-sports-fc/ultimate-team/web-app/

How has the start to FC 26 been for you? 👇

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FC 26 early access is live now and you can share your feedback.

Submit ideas, issues and suggestions through our new FC Feedback Portal to have your say on FC 26. <@&1166435675705454592>

https://x.ea.com/86117

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

🤩 Happy FC 26 Ultimate Early Access Day ! Drop an emoji below to celebrate that official launch 🎉 !

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.0.2 will soon be available and includes updates to gameplay based on the feedback you gave us throughout the EA SPORTS FC 26 Closed Beta.

This TU includes:

• Tuning changes to Low Driven Shots.
• Improvements to AI attacking support and positioning.
• Addressing instances of Manager Career players leaving the team when simming.
• Borderless display setting and controller responsiveness improvements.
• Various stability improvements.
• And much more.

Gameplay

Made the following updates:

• Tuned Low Driven Shots based on your feedback in the Closed Beta to be less accurate when shooting with an extreme amount of power.

• EASFC Card: /trello.com/c/Up39JOsh

• As part of our AI attacking updates based on your feedback, made the following changes:

• Increased frequency of wingers making attacking runs into the box.

• Wing Backs will no longer drop too deep in their own half when their team is in possession.

• Improved teammate offside awareness.

• Addressed instances of players not making runs into open space when it could be beneficial.

• EASFC Card: trello.com/c/TQzrLW99

• Improved positioning of players when playing with low defensive depth so that they’re not pushing too high up the pitch.

• Center Backs are now less likely to run wide when marking central attackers.

• False Backs now transition more intelligently to defense to better maintain defensive shape.

• Updated the Be A Goalkeeper UI:

• A goalkeeper dive indicator now displays where an incoming shot is coming from.

• Changed the Camera Pan input based on your feedback and to avoid button conflicts.

• As shared on the EASFC Tracker, we’re continuing to work on Be A Goalkeeper updates to improve the gameplay experience. We’ll share more details in the near future.

• EASFC Card: trello.com/c/d7ieHexd

• Improved cases of unexpected heavy touches when sprinting in wet weather Authentic gameplay based on your feedback.

• trello.com/c/UlTbUtRs

• Improved instances of Ground Passes unexpectedly falling behind the intended receiver.

• Tuned difficult to perform Driven Ground Passes to be less accurate, for example, first time Driven Ground Passes taken at 180 degrees.

• Addressed incorrect shooting animations that sometimes occurred when attempting lace shots, resulting in unexpected behavior.

**Ultimate Team **
Addressed the following issues:

• Players weren’t always able to enter multiplayer gameplay after accepting a Co-Op invite.
• Player Item portraits were sometimes misaligned on the Squad screen.
• A stability issue could have occurred after completing the Onboarding and viewing your Squad for the first time.

Career Mode
Addressed the following issues:

• Players could’ve incorrectly left your club when simming through the calendar.
• EASFC Card: https://trello.com/c/ffsJO8iq

General, Audio, and Visual
Made the following changes:

• Updated some star heads, kits, and placeholder text/images.

Addressed the following issues:

• [PC Only] Adjusting display settings while in Borderless could have unintentionally resulted in performance loss.
• [PC Only] Addressed a few instances of controllers not recognizing inputs.
• We will continue to investigate this and other reported PC issues and provide updates in the near future. More details are available throughout the EASFC Tracker and on Steam News.
• Addressed a number of stability issues that could have occurred.

Want to give us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 26? Visit https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp and let us know what you think, it only takes a few minutes.

Also, be sure to check out the latest poll to give us your thoughts on defending! #📊┃polls message

And here's a quick before and after look at the extreme power Low Driven Shot tuning change in v1.0.2!

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FC 26 arrives on Switch 2 with new platform exclusive features, new ways to connect, and updates across gameplay, Ultimate Team, Career, Clubs and more! <@&1166435675705454592>

Here’s everything you’ll find in the Deep Dive:

• Next-Gen Experience
• Switch 2 Features
• GameChat
• GameShare
• Returning Switch Features
• Gameplay & Modes on Switch 2
• Authenticity
• Technical Specs
• This year’s version builds directly on your feedback from FC 25, while delivering more ways to play, connect, and share on Switch 2.

👉 Read the full Deep Dive here: https://x.ea.com/86473

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🎮 Today is the Big Day ! Happy FC 26 Launch Day 🥳 !

Some surprises are coming soon on our official EA SPORTS FC Discord's channel 👀
Stay tuned.... 🔥 <@&1166435675705454592>

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⚽ EA SPORTS FC 26 Discord Quest <@&1166435675705454592> !

🔥 Step onto the pitch and claim your FC 26 ICON Avatar Decoration!
Complete the EA SPORTS FC 26 Discord Quest by playing for just 15 minutes with Discord open and score your exclusive avatar.

Quest Dates: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT → Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT

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🚀 How to Participate
🎮 Console Players (PlayStation & Xbox)
Start on Desktop or Mobile (not console):
Open Discord on desktop or mobile.
Go to Quest Home or click the link below.
Accept the Quest: Select Console → Connect Console.
Link Your Console:
• Sign in with your PlayStation or Xbox account.
• Follow the prompts to link it to Discord.
Complete the Quest:
• Launch EA SPORTS FC 26 on your linked console.
• Play for at least 15 minutes while Discord is running.
Claim Your Reward:
• Return to Discord to collect your exclusive FC 26 ICON Avatar Decoration.

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💻 PC/Desktop Players
Open Discord on your desktop.
Navigate to Quest Home or click the link above.
Click Accept Quest.
Launch EA SPORTS FC 26 on your PC and play for at least 15 minutes with Discord open.
Return to Discord to claim your FC 26 ICON Avatar.

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⚠️ Important Notes
Console players must link their console to Discord before playing.
PC progress only counts if Discord is open while you play.
The avatar will be available to all users for 2 months. After that, it will remain available for Nitro subscribers for as long as they are active.

👉 https://discord.com/quests/1419750903006630042

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>! EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.0.3 will soon be available and includes the updates below.

⚽ Gameplay

Made the following updates:

• Improved kick off defensive positioning:
  • The defending team will now position themselves more compactly for a short period of time after a kick off.
  • Updated positions of defending players prior to kick off for all formations.
  • EASFC Tracker: trello.com/c/5Bw1rlJ5
• Reduced the accuracy of Acrobatic shots taken right after a Rainbow Flick.
• Addressed instances of players taking a Trivela Shot at the keeper when it could have been more beneficial to perform a lace shot.

This update does not make any general defending changes, just the kick off one we mentioned.

🏆 **Ultimate Team **

Addressed the following issues:

• Incorrect Bios could have appeared on Gold Player Items.
• The Season 1 Premium Pass previously required Ultimate Edition players to restart the game to claim it.
  • EASFC Tracker card: trello.com/c/7w1ZjXnI

💼 Career Mode

Addressed the following issue:

• After signing a new contract, players could have acted unhappy leading to a notification about a lack of contract offer and eventually leading to a transfer request.

🖥️ General, Audio, and Visual

Addressed the following issues:

• [PC Only] Addressed some instances of controllers not responding in gameplay while we continue to investigate your reports on this issue and plan future improvements.
• [PC Only] Resolution and Display settings could have sometimes reset after closing the game.
• [PC Only] Optimized cloth physics to reduce impact on performance.
• [PC Only] Improved performance during corner kicks.
• [Showcase Only] Addressed instances of launching the game through an invite not placing the recipient in the match lobby.
• Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.

We're continuing to monitor your feedback right here on Discord. Please keep sharing feedback directly in the below channels:

👉 https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1328800571402096794
👉 https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1417923849848226023

• The EA SPORTS FC Team

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@everyone

🎮️ Giveaway Alert! ⚽️

We’ve officially hit 100,000 members in the EA SPORTS FC server!
To celebrate this milestone, we’re running our first official giveaway.
We’re giving away 5x copies of FC 26 Ultimate Edition — winners can choose their platform.

How to enter:

👉️ Head to id:customize, select all your server roles, and make sure you add the brand new <@&1421139220181024871> Role.
And that’s it — you’ll be entered to win a copy of FC 26 Ultimate Edition! 🏆️

Details:

• Entries close: <t:1759744800:F> <t:1759744800:R>
• Must be 18+ to participate.
• Available Platforms: PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
  -# Note: Winners from South Korea/Belgium will receive the Standard Edition.

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🎉 Our first official Giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to our winners:

• @green crow
• @mild grail
• @green trail
• @latent kestrel
• @fathom trench

We’ll be in touch via private thread with details to redeem your copy of FC 26 Ultimate Edition!
For those who missed out — don’t worry! Keep engaging in the server, more giveaways are coming soon 👀

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>!

EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.0.4 will soon be available and includes gameplay updates, fixes across multiple modes, and quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback!

This update includes:

• Updates to Physical Tackles and defensive positioning.
• Improvements to Finesse and Trivela Shots.
• Goalkeeper responsiveness and positioning upgrades.
• Fixes for Evolutions visibility in Ultimate Team.
• Career Mode transfer and contract interaction fixes.
• Various stability and visual improvements across all platforms.

⚙️ Gameplay
Made the following updates:

• Addressed cases of players not being able to perform Physical Tackles, especially with specific PlayStyles (e.g. Bruiser).
• [Authentic Gameplay Only] Reverted the kickoff defensive positioning change made in v1.0.2. Competitive gameplay remains unchanged.
• Fixed instances of Finesse Shots curling in the wrong direction.
• Resolved cases where a Trivela Shot could trigger instead of a requested Finesse Shot.
• Players will now correctly commit to blocking animations (e.g. extending a leg to block a shot).

🧤 Be A Goalkeeper improvements:

• Increased responsiveness for saves.
• Fixed cases where the goalkeeper didn’t face the ball after a save.
• Improved timing for save inputs.
• Increased auto positioning assistance when claiming crosses.

🏆 Ultimate Team

• Matches now play at night when the Stadium Shadow option is set to Off.
• Fixed certain Evolutions not displaying correctly following a specific UI flow.

🏟️ Clubs

• Fixed cases where players received a “connection to lobby lost” error when searching for a League Match.

🧑‍💼 Career Mode

• Contract extension discussions now correctly display messages in the Central Hub.
• Fixed cases where transfer offers couldn’t be interacted with for players requesting a transfer.

🎮 General, Audio, and Visual

• Added Game Type information to the pre-match screen in Kick Off.
• [PC Only] Resolution changes in full-screen mode now save properly.
• Various stability fixes applied across all modes.

Want to share your thoughts on these updates? 💬
Head to https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp - it only takes a few minutes to provide direct feedback.

Thanks to everyone who continues to share feedback! We’ll keep you updated throughout the EA SPORTS FC 26 season with more info as it becomes available.

Be sure to follow @EASFCDIRECT on X, join us on WhatsApp, and check the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

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Attached below is an example of how a Physical Tackle could have happened before versus what they can look like after v1.0.4. Of course we're not saying that all physical contact will look exactly like this, this example is to highlight the change.

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FC 26 October Feedback Update - Here’s what you told us, what’s changed, and what’s next. <@&1166435675705454592>

Be sure to check it it out for more details on:

• Manual defending getting stronger.
• Kick offs becoming harder to score from in Competitive gameplay.
• Updates on emergent issues you've told us about.
• How your Closed Beta feedback helped shape the last 3 updates.
• Plus a sneak peek at what's coming in FC 26 v1.1.0 later this month.

https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-26/news/pitch-notes-fc26-feedback-update-october

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The FC 26 Title Update V1.1.0 is live bringing a number of improvements based on your feedback. Here’s a quick look at what’s included:

<@&1166435675705454592>

More Effective Manual Defending
We’ve slightly increased Sprint Jockey speed and moderately improved Jockey responsiveness for user-controlled players.
This aims to create a better balance between attacking and defending, giving you a stronger defensive option against skilled dribblers without reducing attacking responsiveness.

Kick-Off Defending Updates
We’ve increased AI player marking aggressiveness during kick-offs in Competitive Gameplay to make quick goals much harder to score.
This change only applies to kick-offs. AI marking in other situations and Authentic Gameplay remains unchanged.

New Evolutions Consumable Preview
Following a Server Release shortly after v1.1.0, you’ll be able to preview Evolution consumables before owning them.
You can:

• View requirements, challenges, and rewards

• See which of your players are eligible

• Plan your upgrades before committing consumables

This update makes it easier to plan and manage your Evolutions with more information upfront.

New SBC Sorting Filters
Two new filters, Sort by Newest and Sort by Expiry, will be available shortly after the update to make browsing and finding SBCs faster and more convenient.

Updates to Manager, Clubs & PC
A number of improvements and fixes have been made across these modes to improve overall stability and performance.

See the full breakdown in the latest Pitch Notes: https://x.ea.com/86925

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We are live for FC Direct as we discuss Title Update V1.1.0, FC Feedback & Ultimate Scream Reveal! 👻 <@&1166435675705454592>
👉 http://twitch.tv/easportsfc

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Hey everyone 📢 <@&1166435675705454592> <@&1328795274293936168>

We've been following your feedback closely, and today we've restored Controlled Sprint Dribbling to nearly the same speed as before FC 26 v1.1.0.

We're doing this through the second Live Tuning Update, please close and re-launch the game once you the see the notice in-game.

Thanks again to everyone who participated in our recent polls. We'll have more to share about GK movement in the coming weeks as we look at additional data sources 🤝

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

While we continue to shape #FC26 with your feedback, we’re taking the next step in building The World’s Game together.

Starting today, invited players will have hands-on access to a limited-time closed technical test of pre-release content, shaping a future world-based FC experience.

Find more details on the Technical Test below:

What is the technical test

• This is a technical playtest with pre-release software. Our goal is to test a range of innovations, technical performance, and stability by giving invited players a hands-on experience of several early, limited, in-development features in an all-new mode in FC
• The results will contribute to our ongoing development of the experience which we plan to release in a future EA SPORTS FC title

How does the technical test work?

• Select players in the USA, Canada and UK, who had signed up for EA Playtesting will receive invites to test, play, and provide valuable feedback to our development team to help shape this future EA SPORTS FC innovation
• This technical playtest is only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

FC 26 & what’s next

• We remain fully committed to creating the best possible FC 26 experience.
• We are monitoring the feedback that you provide to update gameplay, enhance modes with upcoming content and updates, and address issues - with new updates planned in the coming weeks which will be shared during our upcoming FC Feedback November Update.

Read the full article ➡️ https://x.ea.com/87153

For the chance to be involved in future EA Playtests, make sure to sign up here ➡️ https://www.ea.com/en-gb/playtesting

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> !

The FC 26 Title Update V1.1.3 is now available, and is driven by your Career Mode Feedback.

We’re updating CPU AI decision making with the intent of making it challenging and engaging to play against, especially on higher difficulties.

The CPU AI will now aim to:

• Look for passes more often and make quicker decisions about them.
• Dribble more effectively with sharper turns, less straightforward movement, and less dwelling on the ball.
• Switch players on defense more often in situations where trailing the runner is not beneficial.

These CPU AI decision making updates apply to both Competitive and Authentic Gameplay. As a reminder, the term CPU AI here is referring to the virtual user controlling the team you're playing against in offline matches.

Want to share your thoughts on these updates? 💬
Head to https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp - it only takes a few minutes to provide direct feedback.

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> !

The FC 26 Title Update 1.2.0 is now available for all versions of FC 26.

You can read the full Title Update notes here: https://trello.com/c/R2QglAf7

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

The FC 26 Title Update 1.2.1 is now available for the PS4/XB1/PS5/XBSX/PC versions of FC 26.

Please note that this update will be available for the Luna version of FC 26 in the coming days.

You can read the full Title Update notes here: https://trello.com/c/8YcR0dtl

Trello

EA SPORTS FC 26 Version 1.2.1

FC 26 v1.2.1 is dropping soon, and includes the updates below.

** General, Audio, and Visual**

Addressed the following issues:

• Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.

Want to provide us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 26? https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp and let us know what you think, it...

Labels

Title Update, EA SPORTS FC 26

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

FC 26 November Update - Here’s what you told us, what’s changed, and what’s next.
Be sure to check it it out for more details on:

• Goalkeeper Movement Changes
• How we’re using your recent feedback
• AI Defending Recap
• PC Feedback Survey Update
• What’s next in 2025

https://x.ea.com/87433

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

World Tour Season 3 has landed

As Spain made their debut as tournament hosts on the biggest international stage, Season 3 celebrates Italy’s rise from drawing their opening three matches to storming on to lift the trophy for a historic third time.

The new season brings:

• More World Tour Silver Superstars 🌟
• Season 3 Evo Tournament Cup 🏆
• Objectives 🎯
• New Season Ladder and Premium Pass 🪜

See what's in the Season Pass below and find the full World Tour Season 3: Spain '82 details here: https://x.ea.com/87507

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The Holiday Update Pitch Notes are Live! <@&1166435675705454592>

Goalkeeper Movement Update
We’ve made targeted changes to goalkeeper movement based on your feedback.
• Manual Goalkeeper Movement now has greatly reduced movement speed and covers less ground in open play.
• Goalkeeper Rush To Center has been removed from open play.

➕ We’ve rolled out improvements across modes to give you more progression, flexibility, and quality-of-life updates:

Career Mode
• Continued expansion with weekly Live Challenges, Live Start Points, and Snapshots
• Improvements to functionality and overall usability

Clubs
Major progression upgrades arriving with the Holiday Update:
• Archetype Max Level increased from 60 > 75
• AXP Instant Boosts now usable up to Level 40
• New customizable PlayStyle slot added
• A new signature PlayStyle that upgrades into PlayStyle+ at Level 75

Rush
• New Rush Rematch feature added, letting you vote to stay together and keep playing with your current group even in drop-in matches
• Players can opt in to move forward as a group or opt out to return to menus
• Full groups return to the lobby if a player doesn’t opt in before the timer expires
• Feature will be available shortly after the Holiday Update

Classic XI in Kick Off
The Holiday Update introduces 10 classic teams to Kick Off, letting you relive iconic football moments.

AI Defending – Status Update
We’ve seen your feedback around AI defending, especially cases where it can feel too strong. Teams are actively testing further AI defending changes internally.
We’ll keep listening to feedback and aim to share an update or apply changes. Don't forget you can continue to submit your feedback on this topic here on Discord and Player Feedback Portal.

Visual Updates
• 7 new player star heads and 1 updated manager star head added
• Festive menu refresh coming, featuring falling snow and holiday-themed visuals
• Improved player likenesses across leagues and clubs, including Jarrod Bowen, Granit Xhaka, Jack Harrison, and Rayan Aït-Nouri, following a server release after the Holiday Update

Read the full Holiday Update Pitch Notes here: https://x.ea.com/87511

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We're live with FC Direct to discuss the Holiday Update <@&1166435675705454592>

Tune in here: http://twitch.tv/easportsfc

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Build your dream squad with a Classic XI Hero in FC 26! <@&1166435675705454592>

Grab the Classic XI Hero Pack, featuring Heroes who defined their era.
Just log into Football Ultimate Team in FC 26 with your EA Account before Jan 12 at 9:59 AM PT to claim yours.

Eligible players will find their pack in the Store → My Packs section.

That's not it, at the start of Team of the Year, each Classic XI Hero Item gets a one-time upgrade, transforming into a Team of the Year Honourable Mention Hero to celebrate the iconic moments that made them Heroes. ⭐

Learn more about Classic XI Heroes here: https://x.ea.com/87601

See the full Classic XI Heroes coming to FC 26 below

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

Welcome to the December Feedback Update.

Today we’re sharing several changes coming in an early January update, based on your feedback.

Let’s kick things off with Game Designer Rory, who will walk through an upcoming change to AI Defending.

AI Defending

As we mentioned at the end of November, we’re continuing to run our own investigations and tests while reviewing all of your feedback.

In the next update, AI defenders will have slower reaction times when marking the ball carrier, which can result in them leaving more space open while transitioning between actions (Before and After available in the above video).

New Releases Hub in Ultimate Team

We’ll be adding a New Releases hub in Ultimate Team that highlights new SBCs, Objectives, and more.

We’ll share more details closer to release. See below for a sneak peak!

Squad Battles CPU AI

We’ve heard your feedback about the Squad Battles CPU AI becoming too difficult and frustrating to play against, especially on higher difficulties, due to its focus on maintaining possession.

With the next update, the Squad Battles CPU AI will now focus more on moving the ball up the pitch while creating chances quicker.

Career Mode Player Potential Indicator

In the last update, the UI added a new status indicator for a player’s willingness to renegotiate a contract, but it replaced the player potential indicator.

We’ll be bringing back the player potential indicator in an early January update based on your feedback, and the UI will display both indicators.

Thanks for checking out our December Feedback Update and for continuing to share your thoughts with us.

We hope you have a great end to 2025, and please keep your feedback coming through the Player Feedback Portal here in our Discord server. <@&1166435675705454592>

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Title Update v1.4.0 for FC 26 is almost here, including a change to AI Defending, along with updates across Gameplay, Football Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Clubs, and PC. <@&1166435675705454592>

AI Defending
We are making a change that will result in AI defenders having slower reaction times when marking the ball carrier, this can result in them leaving more space open while transitioning between actions
The goal is to make attacks feel more free flowing, and we will continue to monitor your feedback on AI Defending and look to make more adjustments if needed.

Gameplay
We are making changes to improve responsiveness and address frustration across several areas of play.

• CPU AI behaviour in Squad Battles has been adjusted
• The CPU will now take a more proactive and attacking approach and will not focus on maintaining possession as much as before

This change follows feedback that recent tuning made sequences feel overly passive, with long periods of low-pressure possession from the CPU AI.

Acceleration Types

• Updated Acceleration Types height values
• This change refines the minimum and maximum height thresholds used to determine run types for players

The minimum Lengthy height requirement is now:

• 185 cm for men’s players
• 165 cm for women’s players

Defensive Situations

• Defenders positioned on the goal line can now make automatic clearances in appropriate situations
  This change applies only to last ditch situations where a defender is already in position to block a certain goal at a speed the user might not be able to react to.

• Shoulder challenges between players with a large Strength Attribute difference will more often result in the player with the lower Strength Attribute stumbling

• Players with higher Strength and Aggression Attributes can generally be better at shielding the ball

• We have further reduced the accuracy of Acrobatic shots, such as bicycle kicks, taken right after a flick

Football Ultimate Team
We’ve addressed several issues as well as made improvements to navigation within Ultimate Team.

• We are adding a New Release hub, a new destination in Ultimate Team to learn about the latest campaigns. This destination highlights content and allows navigation to the latest SBCs, Objectives, and more. This is intended to go live in a server release a few weeks after Title Update 1.4.0.

Addressed Issues

• Sometimes a trophy would be displayed in the corner of a pitch
• Sometimes after previewing an Evolution consumable item in an Item Pick and returning to the selection screen, the highlighted item would default to the last item previously selected
• Addressed cases of a specific UI flow that resulted in the radial menu appearing unintentionally

Career Mode
We’ve made changes to Career Mode including the following:

• Expanded Player Status Information with separate Contract and General fields
• Certain Archetype options are now ineligible based on the selected Origin Story in Player Career
• Replaced Starting Skill Level with Starting AP in Player Career
• Adjusted Manager Career Job Security logic for situations when managers reach an Insecure job security status
• Contract durations have been extended up to three years for ICONs and Heroes

You can check out the full Career Mode changes and all the issues addressed in the full Patch Notes.

Clubs
We’ve addressed the following issues in Clubs:

• Addressed cases where incorrect Acceleration Types could have been set by the user
• In some cases, the Team Management screen did not display correct Acceleration Types (visual issue only)

PC
We’ve addressed the following issues on the PC version of FC 26:

• Refresh rate could’ve unintentionally changed to 60Hz at times
• Addressed some specific cases of framerate issues occurring in the second half of matches

You can check out the full Title Update v1.4.0 Pitch Notes here: https://x.ea.com/87983

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Welcome to the January Feedback Update. Today we want to hear from you on PlayStyles in our latest Discord Poll. We will also be sharing additional updates across Ultimate Team and Career Mode based on your feedback. <@&1166435675705454592>

PlayStyles vs. Attributes
We’ve seen lots of great discussion recently around PlayStyles vs Attributes, so we’ve put together a quick poll in #📊┃polls to gather your feedback.

To kick things off, we’d love to understand how effective you feel PlayStyles are compared to the impact of Attributes. We’ve also opened up a PlayStyles Discussion in #1417923849848226023 for anyone who wants to share more detailed opinions.

Based on your feedback, we’ll be following up soon with a deeper dive into potential improvements and changes around this topic

Career Mode
In an upcoming update when beginning a new Career, you will be able to choose how willing players are to negotiate as their contracts near expiration, with the new Contract Extension setting under Transfer & Scouting. Set it to Normal where factors like playing time matter, or Lenient where players are more open to signing an extension.

Ultimate Team
We're bringing more ways of training and upgrading your club into the game. Coming soon, you’ll be able to start Training Camp Evolutions directly in Ultimate Team, while they'll continue to be available through Companion App.

Thank you for checking out the January Feedback Update, don’t forget to head over to #📊┃polls and #1417923849848226023 to get involved in the PlayStyles discussion.

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EA SPORTS FC 26 v1.4.2 is now live for the PC/PS4/PS5/XB1 and XBX|S versions and will soon be available for the Switch / Switch 2 versions. <@&1166435675705454592>

Gameplay

Made the following updates:

• Addressed an issue where the goalkeeper could've deflected the ball too accurately during an anticipation save.
• Inaccurate knuckle ball shots could have occurred more often than intended.

Career Mode

Made the following changes:

• Added a new Contract Extension setting under Transfer & Scouting that enables you to choose how open players might be to contract extensions.
• Updated visuals and animations for scheduling loading screen.
• Added a new Social Media panel that surfaces active Challenge Objectives during challenge scenarios.

Addressed the following issues:

• After requesting a transfer, players could not have always been offered new contacts.
• In Live Start Points, women’s teams were unintentionally present in some leagues.

Clubs

• Goalkeepers were sometimes holding the ball for longer than intended when a pass was requested.
• Once emptied, short-term stamina could have previously only been recovered if players became idle.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

• Updated some badges, logos, hair, boots, star heads, lighting, kits, tattoos, 2D portraits, scarves, banners, cameras, button callouts, overlays and TIFOs

Addressed the following issues:

• Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.

Want to provide us direct feedback about EA SPORTS FC 26? https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp or head to #1417923849848226023 and let us know what you think, it only takes a few minutes.

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback. Throughout the course of the EA SPORTS FC 26 season, we'll provide you with more information and updates if and when they become available. Be sure to follow @‌EASFCDIRECT on X as well as WhatsApp, and check out the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for the latest news and updates.

The EA SPORTS FC Team

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We're looking into Finesse Shots becoming unexpectedly slow at times following this week's Title Update. <@&1166435675705454592>

This behaviour is not intentional and we'll provide an update on our investigation in the coming days.

https://trello.com/c/ToDsLLO2

Trello

[GP] Finesse Shot PlayStyle and PlayStyle+ sometimes cause slow shots

Sometimes shots taken by Players with the Finesse PlayStyle and Playstyle+ are slower than intended.

Platforms Impacted: All

Internal ID: 194205

Labels

Investigating, EA SPORTS FC 26

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>

EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.4.3 will be dropping soon addressing an issue where shots taken with the Finesse Shot PlayStyle and PlayStyle+ were sometimes unexpectedly slow.

Want to provide us direct feedback about FC 26? https://go.ea.com/fc26pfp or simply head over to #1417923849848226023 and let us know!

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**February Feedback Update **

Throughout February, we’ve continued tracking your feedback across all modes. Today we wanted to highlight upcoming changes to PlayStyles and address a recent fix to Finesse Shots.

Finesse Shot
We recently addressed the Finesse Shot issue. The problem was resolved by rolling back a change from Title Update 1.4.2. In those patch notes, the change was described as:
"Inaccurate knuckle ball shots could have occurred more often than intended."

Following the rollback, Finesse Shots should now be performing as expected. We’ll continue monitoring feedback and gameplay data, but this fix is now live.

**PlayStyles & Attributes – Upcoming Update **
A major theme in your feedback has been that attributes should feel more powerful and impactful, with PlayStyles enhancing players rather than defining their entire effectiveness. In an upcoming update, we’ll be tuning attributes and several PlayStyles to better reflect that philosophy.

The following PlayStyles will be receiving changes:

Tiki Taka, Incisive Pass, Inventive Pass. We will also be bringing some overall changes to Power Shots and Chip Shots.

Our goal is to bring more weight and value back to core attributes, while ensuring PlayStyles remain meaningful differentiators at the highest levels of play. We’re looking forward to sharing the full details in the pitch notes coming soon.

As always, your feedback directly shapes these updates so keep it coming. <@&1166435675705454592>

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Title Update 1.5.0

Hey <@&1166435675705454592> Title Update 1.5.0 is coming soon to FC 26.

This update brings changes to gameplay and updates to multiple modes inspired by feedback from the community.

Gameplay

Passing
• Improved accuracy and speed of ground passing, with impact being most noticeable on players with higher passing attributes
• Added the ability for players without the Incisive Pass PlayStyle but with high attributes in Short Pass, Long Pass, and Curve to contextually curve through balls
• Reduced the accuracy of lofted passes

Power Shot
• Improved the trajectory of Power Shots to increase the potential of scoring from longer ranges
• Increased Power Shot accuracy when taken with the Power Shot PlayStyle and PlayStyle+

Chip Shot
• Tuned Chip Shots to be less likely to go wide
• Increased accuracy of Chip Shots
• Players with the Chip Shot PlayStyle perform Chip Shots with additional accuracy

Tiki Taka PlayStyle
• To avoid overly accurate passing and decrease some of the gap between passing with and without PlayStyles, the accuracy of ground and first-time passes with the Tiki Taka PlayStyle has been reduced.
• Ground passes performed with Tiki Taka PlayStyle still benefit from the overall improvements in accuracy and speed listed above, ensuring the PlayStyle remains a useful attacking option.

Inventive PlayStyle
• The accuracy of lofted ground and through passes using the Inventive PlayStyle and Inventive PlayStyle+ has been slightly increased
• This is to slightly compensate for the accuracy reduction to lofted passes mentioned in the passing section. With the PlayStyle+, lofted passes will still be slightly less accurate than before the patch, by lofted passes, we are referring to double tapping the ground pass or through pass button.

Additional Gameplay Updates
• Increased the speed of Fake Shot, Heel Chop, and Feint and Exit by 5%
• Addressed an issue where attacking players could remain stationary after repositioning

Career

• Introduced Dynamic Development Plans to Career to more closely reflect a player’s role
• Training Plans will be automatically pre-selected based on the player’s closest available role
• Dynamic Development Plans will adapt to Tactic changes
• Added a new visual Pitch Wear setting when starting a new save
• Improved player contract extension behaviour when using the Normal setting
• Players with less than a year on their contract will already be open to negotiation when you join a new club
• At the start of a new season, around 50% of players with expiring contracts will be open to negotiation

Season 6 adds Ronaldinho, Gareth Bale, Fernando Torres, and Aya Miyama to the ICON rotation in Player Career.

Clubs

(server release following Title Update 1.5.0)
• Increased the Archetype Level Cap from 80 to 90
• Increased the maximum range of Archetype-specific attributes
• Increased Archetype Customisable PlayStyle Slots from 7 to 8, unlocked at level 90

Check out the full Pitch Notes: https://x.ea.com/88648

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We currently have an ongoing maintenance, during which you may be disconnected or unable to access online services. <@&1166435675705454592>

We will reply to the original announcement once complete.

Titles Impacted: EA SPORTS FC 26, FC 25 and FC 24.

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Confirming the scheduled maintenance is now complete for EA SPORTS FC 26, FC 25 and FC 24.

Thank you for your patience 🎮

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>! EA SPORTS FC 26 v1.5.1 is now live and includes the updates below:

**Ultimate Team **

Addressed the following issues:

• When adding or swapping Player Items to a Squad or SBC, the filter was using Any by default instead of selecting the position highlighted.

Career Mode

Made the following changes:

• Updated some social media posts.
• Updated the injury duration selection in the Injuries and Suspensions menu.
• Improved visibility of qualification zones in competition standings in Deeper Sim.

Addressed the following issues:

• Swapping to the Position tab while in Development Plans would cause Role Growth to disappear.
• Addressed instances of overlapping text.
• When playing matches in Manager Live, all players on the field were using the same boots.
• In certain challenges, some leagues were shown as unavailable when attempting to replace teams.
• Some players were incorrectly displayed as out of position in the match preview screen.
• Sometimes, Scout reports could provide incorrect attribute values.

Clubs

Addressed the following issues:

• Further adjusted Match Rating calculation logic for CAMs to avoid unintentionally high calculations.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

• Updated some crests, banners, scarves, flags, scenes, camera angles, overlays, celebrations, text, hair, ad boards and cinematics.

Addressed the following issues:

• Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.

Remember, you may need to restart your game to ensure you've downloaded the latest update! 🤝

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592> EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.3 is dropping soon for all platforms and includes the updates below.

Gameplay

Addressed the following issues:

• Goalkeepers will now kick the ball out of play if a player excessively wastes time by passing back to them over and over again.
• This change is to address rare scenarios that are inauthentic to football and does not impact a typical back pass.

Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

• Some kits and badges were not searchable in the transfer market.
• Some Player Celebration animation previews did not display when selected.

Career Mode

Made the following changes:

• Added a missing separator in European competition standings, making it easier to see which teams advance to playoffs.
• In Career Mode, when applying for a job, it now automatically adds the team to your watchlist.
• Added labels next to team crests in challenge descriptions to clearly differentiate men's and women's teams.
• Added a clearer description on the challenge completion UI to explain how saves and career progress work after completion.
• Managers with low job security at season's end are now upgraded to Okay.

Addressed the following issues:

• Sometimes, Managers were incorrectly assigned to a different team when selecting Icons & Heroes in career creation.
• In the Manager Career, ICON players could have requested low wages during contract negotiations.
• In some cases, a League-winning team was placed in the incorrect European League.
• Addressed instances of incorrect or overlapping text.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

• Updated some names, overlays, kits, sponsors, crests, banners, scarves, flags, logos, hair, boots, star heads, ad boards.

Addressed the following issues:

• Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.

Thanks to those who’ve provided and continue to provide feedback throughout the course of the FC 26 season. If you want to provide direct feedback head over to #1417923849848226023 and let us know

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Hey <@&1166435675705454592>! Welcome to our latest Feedback Update where we want to discuss the Bruiser Playstyle. This has been a popular item of feedback so we’ve taken a close look and in an upcoming update will be bringing the following changes.

Bruiser vs Attributes
Previously, shoulder challenges heavily favoured the tackler when using Bruiser. With this update:

• We’ve slightly reduced the boost from Bruiser and Bruiser+

• Added a matching boost for dribblers with Enforcer or Enforcer+

  ➡️ This creates a more even, head-to-head interaction rather than one-sided outcomes

Shoulder Challenge Outcomes
We’ve improved how players react after contact:

• Stronger tacklers can still knock weaker players off balance at wider angles

• Weaker tacklers will no longer overpower stronger dribblers

  ➡️ This means better chances to recover possession if you’re the stronger player

Challenges From Behind
We’ve improved detection for situations where a shoulder challenge might hit from behind:

• The system now predicts player movement slightly ahead

• If it detects back contact, the challenge is cancelled

  ➡️ This reduces frustrating or unfair tackles, though we’ll keep monitoring this space.

Visual

• Addressed cases where the Bruiser+ icon appeared even when it wasn’t actually impacting the play

  ➡️ This should help reduce confusion around when the Playstyle is active

Thanks for checking out our latest Feedback Update 💬

We look forward to sharing the full details of our upcoming update soon.

If you have feedback you’d like to share, you can do so here: #1417923849848226023

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EA SPORTS FC 26 v1.5.6 is dropping soon for all versions of FC 26.

Full TU notes have been posted on the EASFC Tracker.
https://trello.com/c/BhwLrlV1

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The World’s Game Update

Welcome to The World’s Game Update, coming soon to FC 26 <@&1166435675705454592>

Featuring a new 48-team international tournament mode, Football Ultimate Team, Festival of Football content, gameplay updates based on community feedback, and more.

International Tournament Mode

Launching 4 June, a brand-new 48-team tournament mode arrives in FC 26 with 53 fully licensed and playable national teams, including 41 competing over the summer.

Play through:
• Three group stage matches
• Top two teams progress
• Eight best third-placed teams qualify
• Round of 32 → Knockout rounds → Final

Additional national teams will also be playable in Kick Off mode and new international tournament Objectives have been added.

Football Ultimate Team

Festival of Football ICON Pelé

Log in and play FC 26 between 5 June and 24 July to earn:

• 93 OVR Festival of Football ICON Pelé
• Three ‘Choose Your Journey’ Evolutions

Choose between:
• ST with Low Driven+
• CAM/CM with Incisive Pass+
• LW/RW with Finesse Shot+

Evolutions

Evo Undo

Starting 4 June, players will be able to:

• Roll back Evolutions
• Fully reset Evolutions in Club
• Originally Tradable Players return to Tradable status after reset

PlayStyles Lab

Choose preferred PlayStyles and PlayStyles+ for:
• Festival of Football: Star Performer
• Festival of Football: National Pride
• Festival of Football: National Pride Champions
• Glory Hunters

FUT Birthday items will also be eligible.

Evo Repeatables

New item type allowing additional Evolution entries.

Tokens

Festival of Football introduces Tokens as a new reward type.

Tokens can be earned through:
• Rivals
• Squad Battles
• Rush
• Live Events
• Select Objectives
• Select SBCs

Starting in Festival of Football, Tokens become the primary way to earn rewards in FUT each week.

Weekly limit:
• Up to 1,000 Tokens each week
• 5,000 Tokens total during Festival of Football

Tokens can be spent on:
• Players
• Packs
• Evolutions
• Club Customisation

FUT Champions Tokens and a FUT Champions Store will also be introduced in Season 8.

Festival of Football: Journey of Nations

Journey of Nations introduces an Event Hub for the Festival of Football Season.

Complete over 250 challenges across five continents to earn rewards.

Schedule:
• North America: 4 June
• Asia + Oceania: 12 June
• Africa: 19 June
• South America: 26 June
• Europe: 3 July

Festival of Football Campaigns

• Path To Glory: 5 June to 19 June
• Greats of the Game: 19 June to 26 June
• Glory Hunters: 26 June to 10 July
• Phenoms: 10 July to 17 July
• Summer Stars: 17 July to 24 July

Recurring Programs include:
• Showdowns
• Star Performers
• National Pride

PlayStyles

Bruiser

• Slightly reduced the boost to shoulder challenges from Bruiser and Bruiser+
• Added a slight boost to the shoulder challenge receiver if they have Enforcer or Enforcer+
• Improved shoulder challenge outcomes based on Strength and PlayStyles differences
• Added logic to predict when a shoulder challenge may hit the back of the opponent and cancel the challenge
• Addressed a visual bug where the Bruiser+ icon displays when the PlayStyle wasn’t in effect

Intercept

• Players without the Intercept PlayStyle but with a 90+ Interceptions attribute rating can now access the same animations.

Team Press

• Reduced pressure on the ball carrier when Team Press is activated in the defensive half
• AI defenders will not double up if the user controls a defender marking the ball carrier
• Reduced marking tightness of AI opponents in the defensive half
• Team Press in the attacking half remains unchanged

Career

• The International Men’s Tournament added to Career
• National teams can be selected at the beginning of a new save following a server release
• Added End of Season Live Starting Points
• Festival of Football themed ICONs and Heroes added
• Weekly Manager Live Challenges starting 5 June
• New Season objectives for playing with national teams

Clubs

• Archetypes level cap increased from 90 to 95
• PlayStyle slots increased from 8 to 9
• Signature PlayStyles increased from 3 to 4
• Fourth Signature PlayStyle can be upgraded to PS+ at Level 95
• Increased maximum range of Archetype-specific Attributes

Be sure to check out the full Pitch Notes to learn more about The World’s Game Update: https://x.ea.com/89284

Head over to the official The World’s Game Discussion thread where you can have your say and ask questions to the teams behind the update: https://discord.com/channels/1164979454557290546/1509209596286341380

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FC Direct - The Worlds Game Update

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