Although the virtual football genre on paper seems like a big player with smaller rivals, the truth is that EA does not rest on its laurels and continues to innovate in its game but to a certain extent where its comfort allows. And we are referring to that comfort where its developers do not feel pressured by what the competition may do and where sometimes there needs to be a breeze that forces them to take a little more risk or rebellion.
And other proposals such as Efootball 2025 and the recently postponed UFLno longer scare EA Sports, which like a locomotive, moves forward at a firm pace without detours or stops along the route despite changing its name and leaving aside the title that gave its name to the franchise for more than 25 years.
EA Sports FC 25 represents the second installment after EA disassociated itself from the brand FIFAand although this change generated some uncertainty among fans, the game continues to maintain the same pillars that made its predecessor great. However, expectations about whether the title would manage to innovate or simply follow the same formula were in the air. With its launch, the answer seems to lie in the uncomfortable middle ground where while the winner is the game, the loser may be the sport.
A renewed tactical system with FC IQ
The EA title has several new features, but if we talk about gameplay, the most notable feature of EA Sports FC 25 it is without a doubt FC IQa new mechanic that makes tactics even more customizable and where its developers have put Zinedine Zidane as the face of this new mechanic that debuts in the same intro of the game.
This system allows players to adjust the mentalities of both the team and individual players in aspects such as defense and attack. For example, if you want Liverpool’s Lucho Diaz to adopt a more aggressive attacking role rather than a balanced one, FC IQ It gives you the freedom to make that change and make it more of a half point that a extreme. Now Fought He will focus more on making attacking runs than on providing defensive support. In other cases, a player may change the position from forward to midfielder or from center back to winger and with it his “mentality.” The player receives this tactical change naturally if the new position is among his possible ones and not forced as happened in previous games.
Not all players will want to spend time exploring these options and in the end it is not necessary for the casual game either. but this layer of depth becomes almost an indispensable part of the “meta.” Of course, for those who want total control over their team, this functionality can make the difference between a winning strategy and a defeat and even more so with the ease of being able to carry these strategies to other consoles just by saving the codes generated for each one.
Top Archers and Custom Difficulty
The archers also arrive renewed. Now it is more difficult to score goals against them in the different difficulties, and it is not just that they have a more applied difficulty, their AI has been improved and now they not only cover betterbut they have better vision of the game and positioning in the area, not only in one-on-ones, but in plays such as corner kicks or free kicks.
The difficulty of the game has a simulator mode and a traditional mode, in addition you can customize practically all the AI difficulty and player movement characteristics. This feature, which is not entirely new, is presented by EA as an alternative for those who want to bring their experience closer to a simulator game or more to an arcade.
Familiar game modes and the debut of Rush
Regarding game modes, EA Sports FC 25 It brings an interesting addition but maintains the traditional modes that players are used to. Among these are the Player Careers y Coachwhich allow you to manage teams or take an individual player to the top. Classics are also available Tournaments, Seasons y Clubswhere you can create or join a team and compete online with friends or online players. These modes haven’t changed much in essence, but they are still a fundamental part of the gaming experience.
The biggest novelty in terms of modes is the introduction of Rush (or Kings League mode if we wanted to call it that), a five-on-five game mode that replaces street play Time. In Rush, players must concentrate as much as possible, as it is a fast style of football, where quick and precise passes are key to scoring goals with players who are mainly offensive. This modality is frenetic, dynamic and highlights the skill of players who master skill movements and dribbling. Although Time offered a more casual and stylized experience focused on tricks and “magic” with the ball, Rush It has a more direct and competitive essence that can work in local games with friends.
For those nostalgic for Volta and Arcade modes, fortunately there is a 3vs3 “sidewalks” mode and “house rules” where we can access more arcade rules.
And Ultimate Team friendlier
The card game mode remains the economic pillar of the game and a great attraction for many players. In EA Sports FC 25this mode returns with some notable improvements. The most notable is the inclusion of the mode Rush within Ultimate Teamwhich adds variety to the offer in this way. In addition, cosmetic changes and some tactical modifications have been introduced, but in essence, Ultimate Team It’s still the same addictive experience that invites you to build your ideal team through packs of purchased cards.
Another notable improvement in this mode is the overhaul of the pack opening system, now with a more eye-catching presentation that offers a sneak peek of the top players in the pack before fully revealing them. Furthermore, sA duplicate folder has been included that allows you to store cards that cannot be exchanged and use them later in Template Creation Challenges (SBC for its acronym in English).
Now there is a new way to get envelopes through points that are obtained by completing challenges from a beginner level such as throwing passes or kicking with certain conditions. I found it quite easy to complete them and a good incentive for newbies to get cards in a “simple” way.
It is no longer the town’s football…nor from Latin America.
In 2017, EA Sports FC, formerly FIFA, had all kinds of leagues and licenses. FC 25 loses more and more leagues and team licenses. In 2025 the game is inclined to show us the Spanish league and the Premier League like never before, the two major leagues in the world in their best appearance, with chants, scenarios, atmosphere and transmissions as in real life. Against them, there are very few national teams, there is no Brazil, nor is its league or its stadiums.
We do not have the Mexican league or even all the Serie A teams. Women’s soccer has been diminished and We see how leagues like India or China are strengthening, which have full teams or divisions and where possible sales in these territories have weighed more than what is sold in regions like Latin America. where there is no longer a Mexican league either and where only the Argentine Super League shines.
The same care is taken for the Copa Libertadores teams, there is no longer a South American team. Although the uniforms look good, the faces of the players, at least in Colombian teams, are mediocre, barely made with the editor and in several cases, the player’s photo does not even appear. Just as happens with James Rodriguez who returns to Rayo Vallecano with a disappointing face and hardly any photo of his player image.
The comments from Fernando Palomo and Mario Kempes are there… the same as always, with no news beyond knowing that they are not the narrators of Rush mode and where they are barely heard in certain transmissions. Single-player modes like Player Career and Coach are also not voiced and in some cases they lose all meaning if the club you selected is Argentine or Spanish and everyone is going to speak to you in English.
Visually expected
One of the highlights of EA Sports FC 25 It is its visual section. The game features a renewed graphics engine that offers a more fluid and detailed experience. Player animations have been refined, as happens almost every year, allowing for more natural and realistic movements. The footballers move more realistically around the field and their reactions to the ball are diverse and dynamic. From the moment the ball hits an unsuspecting leg to when it falls under the control of a skilled player, every action on the field feels more authentic.
The pace of the game has also been adjusted and EA Sports understands more and more every day that football is not just about running.r. Unlike previous titles, where the speed of the game felt excessive, EA Sports FC 25 It allows you to make “the pause”, the 10 movement of stopping for a moment so that players can think better about their plays and plan strategies beyond running into space to wait for the ball. This is especially noticeable in moments of transition, when the team is going up on offense or reorganizing the defense. The feeling of controlling teams with different playing styles, such as Liverpool or Real Madrid, is palpable, and highlights how the improved animations and tactical approach give more personality to each team on the field.
However, not everything is perfect. Despite the graphical improvements, the game suffers from some technical issues that affect immersion. During certain sequences, it is possible to see graphical errors, such as overlapping lines of text or, in some cases, situations where players’ limbs merge in a curious way, to say the least, during melee in the area.. These bugs, while not extremely common, are noticeable enough to distract the player and affect the experience. Additionally, the first-person camera, which sometimes puts you in the shoes of a player or even the referee, doesn’t always work as it should, creating awkward moments.
In the EA Sports FC checklist we must mention its soundtrack and like almost every year, it does not disappoint and for my personal taste, this is better than the previous edition. Not only does it combine music from many genres and from all over the world, in the Colombian case, it brings us a gem of palenquera music.
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