EA Sports FC 25 has been officially unveiled by Electronic Arts. The upcoming football sim has a September 27 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. Needless to say, the new EA FC game has a ton of new features, not to mention updated teams, kits, stadiums and leagues. Before we get to the new features, however, EA Sports is giving fans the chance to download and play the game before its official September 27 release date. Fans who pre-order the Ultimate Edition will be able to start playing EA Sports FC 25 a week early on September 20. Furthermore, EA Play subscribers can get ten hours of early access on the same date.
As an extra incentive to pre-order the Ultimate Edition, customers who purchase the game by August 20 will receive a number of player benefits, including special limited time historic player items for Ultimate Team.
As for the new game, EA FC 25 is said to feature a new FC IQ system for “greater strategic control”.
EA explains more: “FC IQ ushers in an overhaul to tactical foundations in every 11v11 match by delivering greater strategic control, while a new AI model, powered by real-world data from some of the greatest teams in football, influences player tactics through all-new Player Roles.
“A revamp of team tactics and more realistic collective movement modernises positioning at both ends of the pitch, changing how every team plays – modelled on their real-world style of play – and delivering greater variation from match-to-match.”
Elsewhere, Rush is said to be a new 5v5 experience available in Football Ultimate Team, Clubs and Kick-Off modes.
Allowing four players to team up with a computer-controlled goalkeeper, Rush features the same controls and gameplay mechanics as regular 11v11 matches.
Rush is also playable solo, where players take control of Youth Academy development in playable 5v5 tournaments.
Career mode also appears to have undergone some changes, with “Live Start Points” said to mirror real-world developments.
This includes taking over a club after mid-season transfers, or when new managers step in. Furthermore, Career Mode will also support women’s football for the first time ever.
EA Sports FC 25 is available to pre-order now from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop and Steam. Physical editions are also available from the likes of GAME and Amazon.