EA and FIFA parted ways with the 30-plus year old franchise in 2022. It wasn’t a big deal for them, but it was the end of the world for fans who were eagerly awaiting the release date of FIFA 25.
Although FC 25 is an entirely new IP, EA is sticking to the core of what made their previous soccer games great.
If you’re interested in the all-new EA Sports FC and its release date, platforms, and more, here’s everything you need to know.
EA Sports FC 25 release date
EA Sports FC 25 will be released on Friday, September 27, 2024, but players who purchase the Ultimate Edition will be able to access the game early on September 20. This is exactly one week before the game launches worldwide, so Ultimate is the recommended option for avid soccer fans.
The company has never skipped a year on a FIFA series before, and while FC 25 won’t be the same as before, the release is shaping up to be a great one.
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EA Sports FC 25 Gameplay
Gameplay details for FC 25 have finally been revealed, and it’s similar to the previous game, albeit with much improved animations that make everything flow much better. A range of new mechanics have been introduced, including Playstyle+, which allows teams to unlock upgraded versions of offensive and defensive moves.
The roster consists of over 19,000 players from over 700 teams and will feature over 20 star players, including some of football’s greatest names such as David Beckham, Pele, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland.
FC 24 will feature over 100 stadiums and 30 leagues, and EA is relaunching many of the partnerships it has had with publishers in the past.
Does EA Sports FC 25 have an Ultimate Team mode?
Yes, EA Sports FC 25 will feature an Ultimate Team mode in addition to Career Mode and VOLTA Football. In case you didn’t know, this was confirmed quite some time ago in an official blog announcement, so if you were worried until now, there’s no need to worry.
EA Sports FC25 Cover
EA Sports has revealed that Real Madrid and England superstar Jude Bellingham will appear on the cover of the next issue of FC.
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Bellingham is coming off an excellent season for club and country and is a surefire contender for the upcoming Ballon d’Or award.
Having only turned 21 in late June, Bellingham has emerged as a world-class player in his first season in the Spanish capital.
Bellingham joined from Borussia Dortmund in the summer for a fee of €103 million (which could rise to €133 million with add-ons) and has been a huge success in his first season at the Bernabeu.
What’s new in EA Sports FC 25?
The game has a ton of new features and game modes, with the Pro Clubs section being one of many that has seen a ton of changes announced for the upcoming release, many of which are likely to be well-received by fans.
Relegation matches were reinstated and the unpopular play-off system was scrapped in favour of simple promotion and relegation.
The Clubhouse will replace the previous static menus and will be more interactive, offering a locker room-like atmosphere.
The rush aspect of the game allows players to play for professional and club advancement.
Is EA Sports FC 25 free to play?
No, EA Sports FC 25 is not a free-to-play game, and while rumors suggest otherwise, EA continues its tradition of releasing premium games even with its newest franchises.
This may be a bit disappointing, but it keeps microtransactions to a minimum and restricts them to only certain game modes, such as Ultimate Team.
Additionally, FC 24 has many amazing improvements over the FIFA series.
