Players can expect new international uniforms and tournament-themed cards in Ultimate Team, but unfortunately, it will all be over before we know it, so it's time to start preparing for FC 25 with everything we already know about the game.
Read on for more EA FC 25 release date speculations and the latest news.
When is the release date for FC 25?
The release date for FC 25 has yet to be confirmed by EA.
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However, in past years, the developer's football sims have been released around the end of September, and FC 25 is expected to be no exception.
Last year's edition, FC 24, was released on September 29, 2023, with players who pre-ordered the game getting early access a week early.
The games will always be released after the start of the real-world season to allow for squad changes through the summer transfer window, complete with new kits.
Can I pre-order FC 25?
Jude Bellingham in EA Sports FC 24. EA Sports
FC 25 is not currently available to pre-order, though we expect the game will eventually be available for pre-order through the usual stores like GAME and Amazon, as well as platform-specific digital storefronts.
We will update this page as information becomes available.
What consoles and platforms can I play FC 25 on?
It's yet to be confirmed which consoles and platforms FC 25 will be available on, but it's almost certain that current-gen systems like the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 will be in the lineup.
Last year's game was also available on PC via Steam, so we'd expect FC 25 to be released here as well.
Owners of the platform's handheld PC, Steam Deck, have been unable to play FC 24 until now as it is still labeled “unsupported.” As more games become playable on the deck, it wouldn't be surprising to see FC 25 appear on the deck as well.
Since FC 24 has also been released on previous generation consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PS4, it's possible that the next game will also be coming to them.
FC 25 Gameplay and Story Details
While gameplay details for FC 25 have yet to be revealed, it can be assumed that modes like Ultimate Team and Career Mode will return, as they have been present in the game for a long time.
Online multiplayer is also all but guaranteed, and clubs are almost certain to return, with the game's year-round mode lineup typically remaining largely unchanged.
But considering last year's game saw a huge improvement in visuals thanks to its use of HyperMotion V and Frostbite technology, it will be interesting to see how EA improves matched play.
Another new feature that could potentially be added going forward is the incorporation of VAR, which the game's creative director, Samuel Rivera, previously hinted at in an interview with 3djuegos.
“Of course we would love to have VAR,” Rivera said, “and I think it depends on the game mode you're playing. If you're playing a more realistic game, like career mode, then it makes sense to have VAR-related mechanics in place.”
“When you're playing competitive games online, you just want to play.”
Do you have an FC 25 trailer?
There's no trailer for FC 25 yet, but we'll update this page as more information comes in. In the meantime, read more of our coverage on FC 24 below:
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