EA Sports FC 25
EA Sports FC 25 | |
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Developer(s) | EA Vancouver EA Romania |
Publisher(s) | EA Sports |
Series | EA Sports FC |
Engine | Frostbite |
Platform(s) | |
Release | 27 September 2024 |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
EA Sports FC 25 is an upcoming football video game published by Electronic Arts. It will be the second instalment in the EA Sports FC series and the 32nd overall instalment of EA Sports' football simulation games. The game is being developed by EA Sports and is set to be released worldwide on 27 September 2024 for Nintendo Switch,[1] PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.[2][3] Users who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition of the game were able to play it on 20 September.
This new instalment introduces several innovative features aimed at enhancing gameplay and player engagement, according to EA developers.[4][5] The Ultimate Edition cover features football players Gianluigi Buffon, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham, Zinedine Zidane, and David Beckham in a room filled with trophies they have won, symbolising their careers,[6] while the Standard Edition cover features just Bellingham.[7]
New Features
FC IQ: This is a comprehensive overhaul of the tactical system, allowing players to influence team strategies more effectively. It includes modernised team tactics and smarter AI for teammates, enabling a more dynamic gameplay experience. Players can now emulate the tactics of famous managers, adapting formations fluidly during matches.[8]
Player Roles: The game introduces distinct roles for players, enhancing how they fit into team strategies. This feature is designed to ensure that players are utilised effectively according to their strengths, making team composition more critical than ever.[9][10]
Goalkeeper PlayStyles: New gameplay mechanics for goalkeepers have been added, providing more depth to the position and allowing for varied styles of play.[11][12]
5v5 Rush Mode: Players can team up with friends in a new 5v5 mode, which adds a fresh competitive element to the game.[13][14]
Competitions
UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women's Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League will return.[15] The Coupe de France will be fully licensed in the game.
Licenses
The majority of clubs from FC 24 will be returning, except Serie A clubs Inter Milan, SS Lazio, Atalanta and AC Milan, which will be named Lombardia FC, Latium, Bergamo Calcio and Milano FC, respectively, as well as the Belgium national team, and the Canada women's national team, whom EA has lost the licenses to.[16][17] Serie A clubs Roma and Napoli will be making their return after four and two years respectively since their last appearances in FIFA 20 and FIFA 22.[18][19] In addition, the Greek club and 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League champions Olympiacos, who last appeared in FIFA 22, will be returning, as well as 11 time Azerbaijan Premier League champions Qarabag, who has never appeared in a FIFA/FC game. The Finland women's national team will be making their debut in the FC series.
Ultimate Team
Ahead of the launch, EA Sports announced the members of a launch set of Heroes – usable cards for retired footballers and/or depicting special moments, with comic book art styles created by Marvel and each associated with a league for team chemistry purposes.[20] All are new Heroes with the exception of Yaya Touré.[21] Similarly, Icons (usable cards for retired footballers, depicting their rating at their peak; styled "ICONs" in the game), are returning to Ultimate Team, only associated with their nations for chemistry purposes. The eight new Icons are Gianluigi Buffon, Gareth Bale, Lotta Schelin, Julie Foudy, Lilian Thuram, Nadine Angerer, Aya Miyama, and Marinette Pichon.[22]
References
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- ^ "EA Sports FC 25: Release date, price, consoles, pre-order details, trailer, cover & all you need to know | Goal.com Ghana". www.goal.com. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Will EA Sports FC 25 be on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One?". 90min.com. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Ojeda, Julian (17 July 2024). "EA Sports FC 25 Introduces New Gameplay Innovations". ClutchPoints. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Callen, CMG (18 July 2024). "EA SPORTS FC 25 COMMUNITY UPDATE: EXCITING ENHANCEMENTS AND INNOVATIONS". checkmategaming.com. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (15 July 2024). "FC 25 Ultimate Edition Cover Features Jude Bellingham, David Beckham, and More Soccer Stars". IGN Africa. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Jude Bellingham named as FC 25 cover star". ESPN.com. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "EA FC 25 FC IQ Custom Tactics explained and reviewed". Team Gullit. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Barton, Lewis (29 July 2024). "EA FC 25 Rush explained – how to play, available game modes, and 1v1 penalties". The Mirror. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Barton, Lewis (22 July 2024). "EA FC 25 tactics – every Player Role and matching position in FC IQ". The Mirror. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ FIFPlay. "FC 25 PlayStyles". FIFPlay. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "EA SPORTS FC™ 25: Enhancing Goalkeeping with New PlayStyles and Mechanics". Whatsgaming. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "🎥 EA Sports previews new 5v5 'Rush' mode coming to FC 25 🎮". OneFootball. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "EA Comes FC 25 Gets New 5v5 Rush Mode: Everything You Need to Know". PassionateGeekz. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "EA FC 25 Licensed leagues and competitions". Readwrite.
- ^ "Why Inter and AC Milan aren't featured in EAFC 25". World Soccer Talk. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ Barton, Lewis (30 July 2024). "EA FC 25 – All 40 confirmed leagues you can use in the new EA Sports FC game". The Mirror. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "AS Roma and EA SPORTS™ FC announce exclusive, multi-year partnership". AS Roma. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ Cappiello, Matteo (23 July 2024). "Ea Sports™ FC and SSC Napoli announce exclusive, multi-year partnership". SSC Napoli. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "EA SPORTS FC™ 25 Football Ultimate Team™ Heroes - Official Site". EA Sports. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Yaya Touré EA Sports FC 24 Base Hero". Futbin. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ JUNI (25 August 2024). "EA Sports FC 25 - 8 new Icons added to the Ultimate Team". Fut.Wiki. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
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