- EA Sports FC 25 introduces FC IQ, tactical revamp, and new player roles.
- Goalkeeper enhancements, dribbling improvements, and new skill moves detailed.
EA Sports has revealed the latest gameplay features for EA Sports FC 25, including FC IQ, tactical revamps, and new player roles, enhancing the overall football experience.
‘EA Sports FC 25’ gameplay deep dive: Here’s what you must know
EA Sports FC 25 is introducing several significant updates aimed at enhancing the realism and strategic depth of the game.
A key feature is the new FC IQ system, which overhauls tactical foundations, providing greater strategic control and realistic team movement.
This system is supported by a new AI model powered by real-world data, influencing player tactics through newly introduced player roles.
The tactical revamp includes comprehensive updates to team tactics, enhancing positioning at both ends of the pitch.
This ensures each team plays based on their real-world style, making every match feel unique.
FC IQ consists of three main components: Player Roles, Team Tactics, and Smart Tactics.
Smart Tactics, a new addition, introduces real-time suggestions and D-Pad functionalities, making in-game tactical decisions more accessible and intuitive.
EA Sports FC 25 is set to be released on 27 September 2024.
Players who preorder the Ultimate Edition by 20 August 2024 will receive exclusive benefits, including early access starting on 20 September 2024 and several in-game rewards such as an untradable Hero or ICON Player Item in FC 24 Ultimate Team™.
Understanding how player roles will enhance gameplay
Player roles in FC 25 bring a new level of depth to gameplay, guiding how each player thinks, behaves, and moves off the ball.
There are more than 50 new player roles, each defined by distinct responsibilities and behaviour patterns, contributing to authentic tactical intelligence.
These roles are determined using a proprietary AI model that leverages real-world data to assign role familiarity to players.
Roles also feature Focuses, which are modifiers that slightly tweak the characteristics of each role, providing a total of 52 unique role combinations.
Each player has a role familiarity level, indicating their proficiency in their assigned role.
This familiarity impacts their performance on the pitch, adding a strategic layer to team management and player positioning.
GK PlayStyles, Dribbles, and Skill Moves
Goalkeeper PlayStyles have been enhanced to add depth and realism to the role.
New PlayStyles include Footwork, Rush Out, Deflector, Cross Claimer, Far Reach, and Far Throw.
Each PlayStyle affects how goalkeepers react in various situations, such as making foot saves or rushing to challenge attackers.
Dribbling improvements have also been introduced, focusing on refining the dribbling experience to make players feel more grounded and in control.
New animations for dribbling and receiving the ball have been added, improving the overall visual quality and realism. Additionally, new skill moves like Big Feint, Stop and Go, and Toe Drag Stepover have been incorporated, allowing players to perform more complex manoeuvres on the pitch.
The next deep dive will further explore these gameplay features, providing more detailed insights into the innovations coming to EA Sports FC 25.