EA Sports has rolled out a game-changing mid-season update for FC 25, marking the most significant overhaul since the title’s launch in September 2024.
What’s new in the ‘FC 25’ mid-season gameplay update?
Dubbed the “Gameplay Refresh Update,” this patch is tailored to address player feedback, promising a more refined and enjoyable experience for gamers worldwide.
Among the key updates are major changes to core gameplay mechanics, including passing, shooting, goalkeeping, and defending.
These adjustments aim to enhance offensive fluidity, improve player positioning, and make defensive gameplay feel more realistic.
In particular, the update addresses a common frustration: defenders catching up to faster attackers too quickly. Now, players with high-speed attributes can retain an advantage over slower defenders, improving the flow of offensive play.
Improved offensive gameplay and smarter AI
The update significantly enhances offensive dynamics, introducing smarter AI teammates capable of making better decisions during attacks.
Players can expect improved attacking runs, with AI teammates holding their positions more effectively to avoid offside calls and create more goal-scoring opportunities.
Additionally, roles like Inside and Advance Forwards are now more dynamic, with players assessing the field better to position themselves for scoring chances.
The update also addresses frustration with first-time passes and the responsiveness of passing mechanics, ensuring smoother, more intuitive gameplay.
Tacklebacks and defensive tweaks
One of the standout fixes in this update involves reducing tacklebacks—situations where defenders successfully win the ball, only for the opponent to reclaim possession immediately. EA Sports has refined defender mechanics, ensuring more precise tackling and better ball retention.
On the defensive side, AI players in modes like Football Ultimate Team and Online Seasons will now mark dribblers less aggressively, shifting the focus to player-controlled defence.
This move aims to strike a balance between rewarding player skill and maintaining AI effectiveness.
Enhanced goalkeeping and shooting accuracy
Goalkeepers have also received attention, particularly in dealing with near-post shots, a common weak point.
With the update, goalkeepers will position themselves closer to the near post and react more authentically in tight shooting scenarios.
Shooting inside the box has been fine-tuned, with increased accuracy and speed for regular and finesse shots.
This change empowers players to score more effectively in one-on-one situations, rewarding precision and timing.
The FC 25 Gameplay Refresh Update is expected to roll out globally within the coming weeks. EA Sports has not provided a specific date for the launch, but players can anticipate its availability through a title update via their respective platforms.
