EA Sports FC 25 Gets HUGE Gameplay Overhaul!

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Summary

  • EA Sports FC 25 will receive its most significant mid-season update, focusing on core gameplay mechanics.
  • Defensive improvements make it more challenging for defenders to catch up to fast attackers, while offensive gameplay feels smoother and more enjoyable.
  • Updates such as more effective and accurate passing, improved goalkeeper handling, and enhanced shooting aim to refine the overall gameplay experience.

EA has unveiled a significant revamp for the gameplay mechanics in EA Sports Football Club 25, focusing on fundamental systems like passing, shooting, and offensive tactics. This overhaul is reportedly the “most substantial mid-season gameplay makeover” EA has ever implemented for EA Sports Football Club 25, as stated by the company itself.

As a passionate gamer, I’ve been eagerly waiting for my hands on EA Sports FC 25, the sequel to their football simulation series following the end of their partnership with FIFA. Though the name’s changed, the fundamental gameplay and licensing remain the same, as EA Sports FC continues to grow from FIFA’s solid foundation. Upon its release, I faced a few hiccups that made defense control tricky, but EA promptly addressed these issues through various title updates. Now, the developers are unveiling a significant gameplay overhaul for EA Sports FC 25, promising an even more immersive and enjoyable gaming experience!

In EA Sports FC 25, key gameplay aspects like passing, shooting, goalkeeping, and more are getting a revamp. One major shift is how defense and offense function, as EA acknowledges that defenders can overpower fast ball carriers too easily in EA Sports FC 25. To ensure the game feels authentic and fair, it will now be harder for defenders to catch up to quicker attackers. Moreover, EA aims to boost the precision of AI teammates’ attacking runs and increase their understanding of offensive and supportive actions, responding better to player input.

Players engaging in close combat will notice enhancements in their running and agility. Additionally, every player in EA Sports FC 25 will have a more streamlined role, providing better assistance for those versed in their position. The intention behind these modifications is to make attacking play feel smoother and more pleasurable. Furthermore, defenders’ contact with the ball during tackles has been refined, while tacklebacks are being reduced in frequency. Lastly, the way goalkeepers handle near-post shots has been revised, addressing a problem where they would move away from the post.

In this latest update, the game’s passing system has been significantly improved to make it more efficient, precise, and swift. We’re focusing on rectifying various passing issues, such as adjusting the power levels of ground passes, medium-powered passes, and free-kicks, to ensure a smoother gaming experience.

Additionally, enhancements have been made to improve shooting efficiency, providing greater precision and faster shot speeds within the penalty area, along with even more accuracy for easier-to-execute shots, where players find it nearly effortless to kick the ball. With these significant gameplay updates, EA continues to polish the game to ensure that EA Sports FC 25 remains a top choice among gamers.

EA Sports FC 25 Gameplay Refresh Update Patch Notes

  • Major updates to core gameplay systems like passing, shooting, goalkeeping, and defending.
  • More offensively fluid gameplay enabling you to move the ball easier.
  • Reduced tacklebacks and AI interceptions.
  • Addressed issues like defenders catching up to dribblers too often.
  • Updated Rush Club Search in Football Ultimate Team.
  • Improved AI teammate attacking run quality when trying to beat the offside line.
    • AI teammates can now better hold their runs when near the line and get back onside more quickly.
  • Increased intelligence of attacking and supporting runs made by AI teammates.
  • Improved effectiveness of Inside and Advance Forwards.
    • They can move farther up the pitch.
    • They can better evaluate when to run into space or occupy a position.
  • Offensive players can now operate in attacking spaces near other attackers instead of stopping their runs.
  • Players are now able to provide quicker support when they are familiar with their Role.
  • Defenders with the Anticipate PlayStyle are now more likely to tackle the ball towards a teammate with more space if stopping the ball in place would be disadvantageous.
  • Improved the quality of touches defenders can make on tackles.
  • In some cases, the ball carrier could have unintentionally stumbled forward when being tackled, resulting in incorrectly winning the ball back.
  • In some cases, the defender could have stumbled when running towards the ball after a successful tackle rather than gaining possession.
  • Goalkeepers could have sometimes incorrectly stepped away from the near post in tight angle shooting situations.
  • Slightly increased speed of normal Ground Passes.
  • Slightly increased accuracy of short Ground Passes to open players.
  • Significantly increased effectiveness of Semi Assisted Through Passes.
  • Significantly reduced effectiveness of first-time Lofted Through Passes.
  • Significantly increased effectiveness of Semi Assisted Through Passes.
  • Moderately reduced accuracy of headed passes in contested situations.
  • Low powered Ground Passes were sometimes being delivered to farther players than intended.
  • Medium powered passes sometimes focused too much on the player’s aim input instead of the amount of power generated.
  • Addressed some instances where first time passes were less responsive than intended when the input was performed late.
  • Sometimes, free kick passes were not hit towards the intended receiver if the receiver was moving too quickly.
  • Increased accuracy and shot speed from inside the box for regular and Finesse shots.
  • Slightly increased accuracy of low difficulty regular and Finesse shots in the box.
  • Slightly increased the impact of Attributes on the accuracy of Finesse shots taken by players without the Finesse Shot or Finesse Shot+ PlayStyles.
  • Addressed some instances where first time shots were less responsive than intended when the input was performed late.
  • In Competitive Football Ultimate Team and Online Seasons ruleset matches, AI defenders will mark dribblers less tightly and will be less likely to cover shooting lanes near the edge of the box.
  • Further decreased how often AI players are able to make successful interceptions.
  • At the same time, we of course don’t want to neglect the defensive side of the game, so we’re looking to address a few areas based on your feedback:
  • Defenders will focus more on man marking when defending counter attacks starting from corners.
    • The intent of this change is to provide more effective defensive positioning against counter attacks originating from corners.
  • RM/LM players with the Winger Balanced Role can drop deeper when defending.
  • Falsebacks could stay central for too long when the team lost possession.
    • They will now immediately look to return to their LB/RB positions.
  • Updated Rush Club Search In Football Ultimate Team

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2025-01-16 16:24