Jude Bellingham has taken over from Erling Haaland as the cover star for EA Sports FC 25, following in the footsteps of a host of legendary footballers who have graced the game’s covers during its time as FIFA. These icons include Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Wayne Rooney, and Thierry Henry, each of whom has left an indelible mark on the sport and the gaming franchise. Bellingham’s rise to prominence now sees him join this prestigious lineup, cementing his status as one of football’s brightest young stars.
EA FC 25 Release Date: When Can You Start Playing?
The official release for EA Sports FC 25 on all platforms is set for Friday, 27 September 2024, but players can gain early access by purchasing the Ultimate Edition.
How Much Does EA FC 25 Cost?
The Ultimate Edition, priced at £99.99/$99.99/€109.99, includes seven days of early access, 4,600 FC Points, and double bonus points in Rush.
The Nintendo Switch version is priced at £59.99/$59.99/€59.99, but there is no Ultimate Edition available for this platform.
What are the new modes in EA Sports FC 25?
EA Sports FC 25 will have 3 modes for users to enjoy, Rush, FC IQ, and In Clubs
Rush introduces a fresh, fast-paced 5v5 mode replacing Volta, with seven-minute matches that have no half-time and start with a race for possession.
FC IQ brings a new level of tactical depth, integrating AI powered by real-world data to enhance Player Roles and tactical decisions.
In Clubs updates, players can connect with teammates in the new Clubhouse, expand gameplay with Facilities, and enjoy competitive play with friends in the revamped Clubs Rush mode.
EA FC 25 Career Mode
As compared to the past editions, EA Sports FC 25 will have a number of editions in the career mode including Live Start Points, ICONS, and women’s football.
Live Start Points is an exciting new feature that will enable users to take over management or play as a team right at moments affected by real-world events, such as a slump in performance, injuries, a relegation struggle, or a managerial dismissal. However, this feature will be available in a post-launch update.
Women’s football will offer users the choice to either play or manage in one of the five leading women’s leagues, with managers enjoying the flexibility to transition between men’s and women’s teams.
In the ICONS feature, users will be able to add some of the legends of football to their teams. This will let the users see how they would fare when playing alongside current athletes.
Which are the best-rated players in EA FC 25?
Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, and Erling Haaland are the top-rated players in FC 25, each boasting a score of 91 followed by Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Harry Kane, and Kevin De Bruyne with a rating of 90.
Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are the best-rated goalkeepers with a rating of 89 each and Virgil van Dijk is the best-rated defender with an 89 rating.
Kylian Mbappe is also the highest-paced player with 97 and Kevin De Bryune is the best-rated passer with a rating of 94. With a dribbling rating of 92, Bernardo Silva is the best-rated dribbler in the game.
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Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
