FC 25 CONTROLLER SETTINGS

If you want to adjust FC 25 controller settings, follow these steps:

1. From the main FC screen, navigate to [Settings];
2. Select [Game Settings];
3. Navigate through each setting and change them as you wish.

You can initiate a shot with your controlled player by pressing your shooting button. This will begin the animation for the shot, and assuming you press nothing else and are not interrupted; your player will try to shoot the ball. Timed Finishing allows you to press the shoot button a second time to potentially pull off a better shot.

When Timed Finishing is on, double-tapping the shooting button during the animation will help determine a shot’s result. Watch your player closely during their shooting animation, and press the shoot button a second time just as they’re about to connect with the ball.

If the second press is timed at the right moment, regular shots can receive an increase in accuracy and power. Finesse shots can receive more accuracy and curve, but not power. The same increases are applied to regular and finesse flair shots, respectively. If the second press is timed slightly early or late, the shot will likely go astray.

If the second press is timed exceptionally early, the shot will likely go astray. If the second press is timed after contact with the ball has been made, the shot will not receive any boosts or downgrade and will function as a normal shot.

Turning Timed Finishing Off means that you can ignore this mechanic. However, you will miss out on the ability to boost your shots.

The mandatory Competitive Settings changed by the Competitive Master Switch are:

• Contextual Agile Dribbling: Off;
• Auto Clearances: Off;
• Auto Flair Pass: Off;
• Auto Shots: Off;
• Assisted Headers: Off;
• Jockey: Manual;
• Through Pass Assistance: Semi.

There are two options for the Next Player Switch Indicator: On (default) and Off. When set to On, you will see an icon above the player you will switch to if you use the default player switching button (L1 on PlayStation and LB on Xbox). The icon provides information about your next player switch. On the other hand, when set to Off, you will not see an icon when you perform a switch with the appropriate button. This feature was previously known as the ‘Second Defender Switch Icon’.

When set to On, your controlled player will occasionally attempt to automatically block or intercept passes within their range. In certain situations, your AI teammates may also make block or interception attempts. This setting involves a trade-off between risk and reward, as it can lead to more automatic block attempts. However, it also increases the chance of missed blocks and interceptions, potentially resulting in unfavorable defensive situations. If you prefer more manual control over your player’s defensive actions, you may find the Off option more suitable.

When turned Off, the user-controlled player needs to manually execute a tackle or block to attempt interference. AI teammates will still make interception and block attempts based on the game context. Disabling Pass Block Assistance provides greater control over blocking attempts but may pose a greater challenge.

Auto Switching always aims to select the most appropriate player for the current situation, considering who is best positioned to take control of the ball.

Air Ball and Loose Ball Auto Switching come into play when the ball is 8 feet or higher in the air. During an airborne ball situation or a loose ball scenario, the game may trigger an Auto Switch to select the player best suited to reach or intercept the ball based on its trajectory. This can happen, for example, when a defender alters the ball’s path with a touch.

If you set Auto Switching to Auto, the game will consistently attempt to switch to the most suitable player in various situations. However, it’s important to note that even with this assistance enabled, manual switching using the right stick or the player switch button remains an option.

The Manual option ensures that no Auto Switching is applied.

Auto Switch Move Assistance ensures that the player you’ve been Auto Switched to continues moving in their current direction for a brief period. If, for instance, there’s an Auto Switch to a player moving to the right, they will momentarily maintain that rightward movement. The duration of this assistance is influenced by the Low and High options, with None indicating that no Auto Switch Move Assistance will occur.

It’s important to note that this setting doesn’t affect manual player switching. If Auto Switching is manually set and Auto Switch Move Assistance is configured to High, the Move Assistance option won’t come into play. In situations where a Manual Switch is executed, the player may continue moving based on their existing momentum, such as when switching to a player in mid-sprint who requires time to decelerate. This is distinct from Auto Switch Move Assistance.

In the Assisted mode, when you Jockey with a player, they will attempt to slow down if there’s a risk of running past the attacker. This assistance aids in maintaining closer proximity to the player you’re marking. In the provided example, the defender is engaged in Fast Jockeying (Sprinting + Jockeying), and the assist helps in decelerating the player appropriately.

Conversely, with Manual Jockeying, there is no assistance in adjusting your player’s speed; the control is entirely in your hands. In the example where Jockey Assistance is set to Manual, and the defender is Fast Jockeying (Sprinting + Jockeying), you can observe how the player veers off course due to the sprint, highlighting the absence of automatic speed adjustments.

Agile Dribbling is designed to provide precise ball control, drawing inspiration from the skills of top real-life dribblers. This feature enables users to swiftly maneuver the ball from side to side, aiding dribblers in evading defenders. The goal is to leverage fast footwork, allowing players to create space by skillfully outmaneuvering defenders and prompting them to commit to tackles too eagerly.

To ensure fairness in competitive modes across Football Club, playing with Manual Heading is mandatory in the following modes:

• All UT modes, including UT Champions, Rivals and Squad Battles;
• All Clubs modes;
• FC Seasons, FC Co-Op Seasons and FC Online;
• Friendlies.

Player Relative Right Stick Switching implies that the player under your control serves as the focal point for your next switch using the right stick. Visualize this player as the center of your right stick, making directions revolve around that player.

Ball Relative Right Stick Switching, on the other hand, designates the ball as the reference point rather than the player. Envision the ball as the central point of your right stick, causing directions to be relative to the ball’s position.

Using the Assisted option, you can expect to receive help similar to regular passing. Assisted through balls avoid the opponent’s players and land neatly in the passing target’s path.

When using the Manual option, you will not receive any help. Like with regular passing, your player will attempt to execute your inputs to the best of their ability.

In the Assisted option, your players consistently aim shots toward your opponent’s goal, making it easier to target challenging areas. This assistance helps guide shots even when your player’s back is turned to the goal. However, the final shot outcome depends on factors like player attributes and the situation (open or under pressure).

With Shot Assistance set to Semi, you need to actively aim towards the goal to take a shot, with a bit of directional input assistance if your aim is slightly off.

In Manual mode, there’s no directional help; your player aims shots based on your input, requiring precise aiming between the opponent’s goal posts to attempt an on-target shot.

In the Assisted mode, cross-direction is significantly aided, simplifying the process of targeting your teammate. The duration of holding the crossing button generally has little impact, and the cross is usually directed towards the front or back post areas.

With Semi Assisted crossing, directional assistance is provided, but you must manually control the crosser’s target selection range by adjusting the duration of holding the crossing button. Holding it longer typically results in the cross going towards the far post. Player attributes also influence the outcome of the cross.

In Manual crossing, no assistance is given, and your players execute your inputs as accurately as possible. While this option offers the highest level of control, you need to carefully manage your direction input and the duration of holding down the crossing button.

These options operate similarly to Passing Assistance, with the distinction that there is no “Semi” setting for lobbed passing.

In the Assisted mode, you can anticipate assistance comparable to regular passing. Assisted through balls navigate around the opponent’s players and accurately reach the intended passing target.

In the Manual mode, no assistance is provided. As with regular passing, your player endeavors to execute your inputs to the best of their ability without any additional aid.

The three Save Assistance options impact a player-controlled goalkeeper: Assisted, Semi, and Manual. These assists are applicable only when a user is in control of the goalkeeper.

In the Assisted setting, balls approaching your body will be automatically saved. Correct positioning and timing are essential for all other balls. The directional input for your save is inconsequential due to the assistance. Even if you aim your save to the left, it may be corrected toward the right side.

In the Semi-Assisted mode, balls near your body are automatically saved, but proper positioning, direction, and timing are required for other saves.

With the Manual setting, only reflex saves are automatic. All other saves demand accurate positioning, direction, and timing.

Enabling Analog Sprint requires you to press the sprinting button to maximize the controlled player’s sprint speed. If pressed halfway, the player’s sprint speed is reduced proportionally. In other words, pushing the sprint button indicates running at 100% speed, as determined by the player’s attributes. Pressing it halfway signifies running at 50% speed based on the attributes.

With Analog Sprint Off, the controlled player aims to reach maximum sprint speed regardless of how far you’ve pressed the sprint button. It’s a binary choice between sprinting at full speed or not at all.

Tactical Defending employs contemporary controls and mechanics, providing both direct and indirect control during defensive actions. This approach allows you to regulate the intensity of your challenges and utilize mechanics such as jockeying and Teammate Contain.

On the other hand, Legacy Defending adopts controls and mechanics reminiscent of older FIFA titles, offering a more traditional gaming experience. This setting is suitable for those seeking a “retro” Football Club experience. However, it’s important to note that Legacy Defending is not accessible in online play.

With the Late option enabled, you retain the flexibility to adjust your passing direction until just before kicking the ball. In essence, Late allows you to modify the pass aim until the late stages of a passing animation, providing extended control over the passing direction. While this option offers prolonged aiming control, it necessitates careful consideration to avoid unintentional changes at the last moment. If you are accustomed to earlier FIFA titles, this setting is likely more familiar. Choose Pass Receiver Lock set to Late for prolonged aiming control when making a pass.

Conversely, with the Early option enabled, your directional input locks in early during the passing animation. This implies that you cannot alter the pass aim in the final moments before making contact with the ball. While it reduces the risk of accidental changes in pass direction, it generally demands greater precision in your passing.