EA Sports FC 25

It will be the second instalment in the EA Sports FC series and the 32nd overall instalment of EA Sports' football simulation games. This new instalment introduces several innovative features aimed at enhancing gameplay and player engagement, according to EA developers. The Ultimate Edition cover features football players Gianluigi Buffon, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham, Zinedine Zidane, and David Beckham in a room filled with trophies they have won, symbolising their careers, while the Standard Edition cover features Bellingham. FC IQ: This is a comprehensive overhaul of the tactical system, allowing players to influence team strategies more effectively. This feature is designed to ensure that players are utilised effectively according to their strengths, making team composition more critical than ever. Goalkeeper PlayStyles: New gameplay mechanics for goalkeepers have been added, providing more depth to the position and allowing for varied styles of play. 5v5 Rush Mode: Players can team up with friends in a new 5v5 mode, which adds a fresh competitive element to the game. UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League will return, while UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League will also be added. The majority of clubs from FC 24 will be returning, except Serie A clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan, who EA has lost the licenses to. In addition, the Greek club and 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League champions Olympiacos, missing from the previous games, will be returning. Ahead of the launch, EA Sports announced the members of a launch set of Heroes – usable cards for retired footballers and/or depicting special moments, with comic book art styles created by Marvel and each associated with a league for team chemistry purposes.