‘EA Sports FC 25’, the successor to the legendary FIFA franchise, arrives with a series of innovations aimed at improve the virtual football experience. With key features like Rush and HR IQthis new installment seeks to redefine the gameplay and add freshness to a franchise that has been dominating the market for years. But are these improvements enough to make a significant difference from previous titles? Here we tell you what we have discovered after trying the game.
The best of EA FC 25: Rush Mode
One of the most notable additions to ‘FC 25’ is the Rush mode, a 5v5 gaming experience that replaces Volta mode. Unlike its predecessor, it doesn’t feel like a standalone mode, but is instead seamlessly integrated into all game modes, from Ultimate Team until the Career Mode. This offers quick games with simplified rules that keep things exciting from start to finish.
The absence of fixed positions allows players to move freely around the field, creating a fluid and less predictable game dynamic. Rush is ideal to play with friendswhere chaos and fun intermingle, but it can become frustrating in online games with strangers, especially if some players monopolize the ball. Despite this drawback, it is one of the most entertaining and innovative features of the deliveryand has the potential to become a success.
FC IQ: An Improved Tactical System
Another great innovation of ‘FC 25’ is FC IQ, a tactical system that delves into the behavior of players without the ball. This assigns specific roles to each player, influencing their positioning and movement patterns on the field. The feature aims to add a new layer of realism to the gameplay, although its impact may vary depending on the player’s experience. Veterans of the franchise will notice significant changes in how the game plays, while more casual players might not appreciate the difference as much.
Players are classified into three skill levels within their roles: Essential, Role+and Role++the latter reserved for the big stars. When combined with Playstyles (introduced in ‘EA FC 24’), FC IQ provides greater tactical depthallowing more complex strategies in both defense and attack. While this innovation is an important advancement, future updates are expected to refine and improve its impact on the overall gaming experience.
Career Mode: The Addition of Women’s Soccer
Career Mode has also received significant improvements, although the most notable is the inclusion of women’s football. Now it is possible manage teams from five different leagueswhich adds a new strategic dimension to the game. The economics and salaries of these teams are adjusted to reflect the differences with the men’s teams, forcing players to adjust their financial management and planning. The Academy mode has also been revamped, allowing youth talent to be developed through 5v5 tournaments, using Rush mode. Thanks to Cranium technology, the juveniles now physically grow over time, changing their height and weight until they reach their adult appearance, which adds a touch of realism.
Conclusion:
‘EA Sports FC 25’ offers several improvements over its predecessorhighlighting the innovations of Rush and FC IQ, which add new ways to play and tactical depth previously not seen in the franchise. For fans of the saga, these innovations justify the purchase, but those looking for a total transformation of the game may be left wanting more.
The long-term success of ‘EA FC 25’ will depend on how EA Sports manages future updates and adjustments, both in terms of gameplay and in solving some technical problems arising from the menus. That’s right, although it does not represent a complete revolution, it promises to mark the beginning of a new era for EA Sports football games, with promising improvements that could lay the foundations for a deeper evolution in future installments. Time will tell.