What is the new EA SPORTS in store for FC 25? With the official release coming out on September 27, the hype and gameplay updates are genuine! While many aspects may seem familiar, this year’s game brings subtle yet impactful improvements. We’ve got everything you need to know about the most important new features in this EA SPORTS FC 25 Gameplay Guide. Let’s dive in!
Goalkeeper Moves: Strive for Perfection
Goalkeepers have always been the foundation of a solid defensive strategy, but FC 25 has made their movements much more realistic and challenging! This year, the amount of manual movement allowed for goalkeepers is tightly restricted to one or two moves in any direction. Sounds constraining? Think again!
FC 25 seeks to minimize over-reliance on the keeper’s additional physical movement during those intense 1v1 moments. Do not fret, though – that applies to neither corner nor free kicks. In this regard, that would remain business as usual. More importantly, though, the devs included many more realistic save animations, including diving and footwork, so that your keeper will look like a true shot-stopping hero!
Defensive Updates: Play Smarter, Not Harder
The defence in FC 25 has improved, but there’s much you will need to do differently. EA SPORTS speeded up player switches and realigned core mechanics to make the defence feel better. Professional foul is one of the features that has significantly improved in this version. Also known as a tactical or strategic foul, this lets you halt the promising attack of an opponent, but there’s a hook-there will always be a yellow card when using it. Overuse might lead to a red card. So tread carefully!
Here’s the control breakdown for the professional foul:
- PlayStation: R1 + X
- Xbox: RB + A
Another promising innovation is a response time modifier, which allows you to control how quickly your player reacts, sort of controlling the situation according to your wishes. Faster reflexes, please? Dial that up to suit your fancy!
Due to improved animations, sliding tackles will be more reliable now, resulting in less mistiming and more successful ball recovery.
Passing Game: More Realistic than Ever
One of the biggest revolutions in FC 25 is the passing game. EA SPORTS rewrote passing accuracy to slightly reflect reality and give players a little more life. So what’s changed?
Passing accuracy significantly depends on a player’s attributes and skills. From making a sharp pass under pressure to threading the needle between defenders, your player’s attributes will now matter more in the success of those passes.
Sliding passes make their entrance in FC 25, added with realism. Because of the rain or snow, a player might slip after a strong pass is made, starting a unique animation visual effect. It is purely aesthetic, so do not worry that this might affect your results on the field. Instead, it adds a cool touch to an intense, rainy matchday.
EA has also introduced new animations for close-angle passes, so passes on the angle of the dribbler will now bring more variety and authenticity to difficult passes in the game.
Attack & Shooting: Master the Finesse Game
Of course, we wouldn’t be talking football if we were not going to include goals! FC 25 brought exciting updates to the attack, and although EA only teased a few, here’s what we know so far:
New skill moves will be accessible, giving more options for breaking down persistent defences.
EA fine-tuned running-with-the-ball mechanics, offering players more control over their positions to create space and opportunities.
Depending on the player’s abilities, you will see more accurate shots during shooting. Just like in passing, nowadays, for instance, a player’s characteristics must affect the effectiveness of taking shots, especially when it gets challenging or acrobatic in shooting angle. And speaking of tricky angles, off-balance shooting animations have also been added. The follow-through while off-balance now seems and feels even more realistic should you shoot while off-balance.
What We Know So Far
So, in a nutshell:
- Goalkeeper movement is more restrictive, which adds another layer of difficulty.
- This complete defence mechanism includes professional fouls, quick changes of players, and efficient slide tackling.
- Passing has been made more lifelike by making accuracy a function of the player’s attributes and weather-influenced animations.
- Attacking and shooting got more refined, which resulted in higher accuracy based on personal skills.
Get ready for the new season.
Preparing for FC 25, which is launching on September 27, the new play changes promise something in every match. Whether you want to perfect the art of defending, create open space in the attacks, or master the masterly touch of passing plays, FC 25 will surely deliver a new level of realism to this beautiful game.
Until then, prepare for kickoff, and may your first season in FC 25 be filled with victories!
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