EA Sports has announced that it will be bringing its “most significant mid-season gameplay overhaul” ever to EA Sports FC 25. Launching on January 16, this update features dozens of changes to various aspects of the game.
According to EA, players will see changes like updates to “core gameplay systems” like shooting, passing, defending, and goalkeeping. Changes to gameplay fluidity will allow players to move the ball better while there will be reduced tacklebacks and AI interceptions. EA also addressed concerns such as defenders catching up to dribblers “too often”.
You can check out the full details of the gameplay overhaul coming to EA Sports FC 25 via the game’s official website. You can see read a preview of some of the bigger changes below.
EA Sports FC 25 Gameplay Updates
More Fluid Offensive Positioning And Better Attacking Support
- 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.
Reducing Tacklebacks
- 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.
Faster Passing, Balance Changes, And Issues Addressed
- 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.
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