EA and FIFA parted ways in 2022 from a franchise spanning over three decades. That wasn't a big deal for them, but for fans who were eagerly awaiting the FIFA 25 release date, it was the end of the world.
Though FC 25 is a brand-new IP, EA will still stick to the core of what made their previous football games so good.
If you're excited about the all-new EA Sports FC and its release date, platforms, and more, then 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 can access the game earlier on September 20 instead. That's exactly one week before the game goes global, so for massive football fans, Ultimate is the way to go.
The company hasn't ever skipped a year with the FIFA series, and although FC 25 isn't the same, it's release is shaping up wonderfully.
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EA Sports FC 25 Gameplay
The gameplay deep dive of FC 25 has finally arrived, and it looks similar to previous games, albeit the animations have been heavily improved and everything flows so much better. A bunch of new mechanics have been introduced such as the Playstyle+ where your team unlocks upgraded versions of offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The roster consists of more than 19,000+ players across 700+ teams and a star-studded cast features throughout with over two dozen including some of the greatest names in football; David Beckham, Pele, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland.
FC 24 will also have over 100 stadiums and 30 leagues, in which EA is reprising many of the partnerships it previously had with publishers.
Will EA Sports FC 25 Have Ultimate Team Mode?
Yes, EA Sports FC 25 will have an Ultimate Team mode along with Career Mode and VOLTA Football. For those of you who didn't know, this was confirmed quite a while back on the official blog announcement, so if you were worried about it till now, worry no more.
EA Sports FC 25 cover
The next edition of FC will feature Real Madrid and England supernova Jude Bellingham on its cover, EA Sports revealed.
Bellingham is coming off a sensational season for club and country which has him firmly in the mix to win the upcoming Ballon d'Or.
Having only just turned 21 years old in late June, Bellingham was world-class in his first season in the Spanish capital.
After joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer on a €103 million which could rise as high as €133 million with add-ons, Bellingham was a smash hit in his first season at the Bernabeu.
EA Sports FC 25 new features
The game has many new features and game modes, and the Pro Clubs section is one which have had a raft of changes announced for the upcoming release - with many likely to go down well with fans.
Relegation matches have returned, getting rid of a play-off system which proved to be unpopular, and meaning simple promotions and relegations are back.
A clubhouse will replace the static menu which was in place, which means it will be more interactive and will dressing room vibes on offer.
In the rush aspect of the game, players will be able to play for their pro's and their club's progress.
Is EA Sports FC 25 Free-to-play?
No, EA Sports FC 25 is not free-to-play. Despite rumors suggesting otherwise, EA will keep up its tradition of releasing premium games with its newest franchise.
That may be a little disappointing to hear, but that keeps microtransactions to a minimum and only limited to specific game modes such as Ultimate Team.
Furthermore, FC 24 has a bunch of amazing improvements over the FIFA series.
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