The new EA Sports FC 25 introduces Rush mode, revamped tactics, and a new AI system, but it’s not the convincing win it could’ve been.
EA Sports FC 24 was a very important release in the history of football games. After 30 years of success, EA decided to walk away from its licensing deal with FIFA and create a new game under its own name. That was a risk but it instantly paid off and already EA Sports FC is firmly established as the premier football franchise – and basically just FIFA under a different name.
This year’s edition aims to go even further, as it adds a new 5v5 mode, completely revamps how tactics work, and introduces a new AI system to make players around you smarter and more realistic in the decision they make during matches.
It’s an ambitious step forward by EA, but although they get a lot of things right the biggest changes don’t quite work …