The introduction of new features in Ultimate Team is of immense importance for the mode and its dedicated community of players. FC 25 Ultimate Team offers a unique and addictive experience that combines football gameplay with card collecting and team building. New features serve to continually refresh and enrich this mode, keeping players engaged and invested in their squads.
These additions range from improved pack openings and player customization to enhanced squad management and gameplay mechanics. They expand possibilities, strategies, and creativity for players, while also introducing innovative events like tournaments and promotions. New features address player feedback, demonstrating commitment to the community. The ongoing evolution of FC Ultimate Team ensures a dynamic, engaging experience within the Football Club gaming.
Football Ultimate Team™ in EA SPORTS FC 25 will let you team up with friends in 5v5 Rush, unlock new levels of strategy in 11v11 with Player Roles and FC IQ, and introduces some long awaited community requested features.
What’s New in FC 25 Ultimate Team?
FC 25 Ultimate Team features several new features. Let’s find out more about them.
Rush
Rush is a 5v5 experience, including AI-controlled goalkeepers, allowing you to either team up with up to three other friends or drop in as a solo player and get matched up with other players. Bring your favourite player to control and your teams’ choices will contribute towards earning Rush Points.
Gameplay
- Rush features 5v5 matches with AI goalkeepers.
- Team up with up to 3 friends or play solo and get matched with others.
- Use your favorite player to earn Rush Points.
Events
- Select an event with specific player item restrictions.
- Complete Rush Objectives faster in certain events.
- All events contribute to weekly Rush Objectives.
Squad Building
- Collaboratively build your squad with teammates.
- Players are filtered based on event requirements.
- You have 90 seconds to select players.
- No duplicate players allowed.
- Matchmaking starts after player selection.
Earning Rush Points
- Earn points by winning and playing matches, especially with friends.
- Complete optional blocks for extra points.
- Blocks can be based on player attributes, team composition, etc.
- Completing blocks rewards bonus Rush Points.
Objectives
- Weekly Rush Objectives offer rewards for Rush Points.
- Additional Objectives may provide more rewards.
Matchmaking
- Play with up to 4 players; teammates will be matched for you.
- Matchmaking considers your Rush skill level.
- Matches end if all team members leave.
FC IQ
FC IQ overhauls tactics to deliver greater control over your team’s strategy, both on and off the ball in 11v11 Football Ultimate Team matches. A new AI model, powered by real-world data, influences player tactics through all-new Player Roles
Manager Items also now come with Tactical Presets, which you can use to emulate some of your favourite real-world tactical setups.
Tactics
- FC IQ revamps tactics for better control in 11v11 matches.
- New AI, based on real-world data, drives Player Roles.
- Manager Items include Tactical Presets to mimic real-world tactics.
Manager Presets
- Manager Items reflect real-world tactics.
- Save and use Tactical Presets for quick setup changes.
Player Roles
- Replaces Work Rates, guiding player behavior on the pitch.
- Role Familiarity levels (Base, Role+, Role++) indicate proficiency.
Special Items and Customization
- Special items with Role Familiarity upgrades will be available.
- Share tactics via short codes and name your tactics for easy switching.
Formation Changes
- Removed positions: CF, LWB/RWB.
- Removed formations: 4-4-1-1, 4-3-3 (5), 5-2-2-1.
- Adjusted formations: 4-3-2-1, 5-3-2, 5-2-3, 5-2-1-2, 3-4-2-1
More Changes
In EA SPORTS FC 25, Evolutions have been expanded to include Cosmetic Evolutions, allowing players to customize their Player Items visually by adding new elements like color changes, animations, and sound effects, which can reflect in-game achievements. Cosmetic upgrades replace previous ones and are unlocked through the main Evolutions page using UT Coins, FC Points, Objectives, or rewards.
The game also introduces other improvements, such as a new storage system for Untradeable Duplicate Players within SBCs, point-based rewards in Division Rivals, reduced checkpoints, and a new system for Division placement based on previous high achievements. Additionally, contracts for players and managers have been removed to simplify gameplay management.