The company Esports has been heating our attention to the release of the new FC 25 all summer long. First, we were shown a trailer, and a little later, we learned about the appearance of the women’s league and the new modes and features. Finally, the release date of the game was announced. In digital stores, it will appear on September 27, 2024, and early access will be opened on the 20th. Many game fans have already pre-ordered the game to get the benefits and familiarize themselves with the game earlier; for example, students who apply to grademiners get an advantage in writing their academic papers.
Below, we summarize everything we know about the new version of the game, including what modes will be available to players and what innovations have been made to make the game even more realistic regarding the player and coach experience.
New FC IQ Tactics System
In general, having gathered all the information about the upcoming game, it is worth saying that we should not expect something revolutionary and radically changing the gameplay, but the developers still prepared a couple of tasty new features that can ignite the interest of new players and please the existing fans of the series. And one of the main innovations is FC IQ. It is a system of tactics close to real football, based on many metrics. It allows you to create a more flexible gameplay. And if you find the perfect balance of goals for each position on the field, you will be unstoppable unless your opponent can also find the ideal balance for his team.
5vs5 Matches in Rush Mode
No less noticeable innovation of the soccer simulator is the new 5vs5 in Rush mode. Matches will be played on a smaller field. The mode will be available in Ultimate Team, “Clubs,” and the coach’s career.
The Rush mode features more freedom for players and a faster pace of play. Matches last less time, and even the most flagrant rule violations do not lead to the irrevocable removal of a player from the field. A hockey bench penalty system is utilized. You can play Rush as a whole team of four players (the AI always controls the goalkeeper) and for one particular player. Also, in this mode, the rule of “golden ball” and penalty shootout system will be available, as in mid-20th century football, where the player must run from the center of the field and win the battle with the goalkeeper. A quick command system has been added for better communication with players, including thanking, apologizing for a mistake, or asking for a pass.
Coaching and Player Careers
The developers promise us the most revolutionary changes to the career mode in years. This is believable, considering the modest attention to this mode in previous game versions. One of the key innovations is the career start, the so-called dynamic start. You are offered to start not with the classic gradual development of the team and break your way to the top of the football Olympus. You will start your career with a critical moment in the life of a player or a club. It could be an important derby or a high-profile transfer. The club’s management will also be given much attention to social networks that evaluate matches and spread rumors about transfers.
Playing as a Coach
The FC IQ system that has already been mentioned will be fully revealed in the coaching mode. The coaching staff will select a role for each player on the field and build different strategies. At the same time, journalists at press conferences will ask provocative questions about tactics, and the coach’s answers will affect the image and the team’s morale. FC IQ will also affect the work of scouts and the youth academy. Having found a promising player, the coach will be able to develop the best qualities of the young player in the right direction. This is the mechanics of the new Rush mode, where you can get a sufficient skill level much faster.
Playing as a Player
In the player’s career, you will be given to choose the backstory of your player. Several options include:
- Being a child prodigy from a famous football family.
- Starting from humble beginnings with big dreams.
- Making a comeback after a career-threatening injury.
Each selected scenario will influence the player’s playstyle and determine the fans’ attitude. For example, choose the following in the footsteps of your parents scenario, which implies kinship with a famous soccer player. Fans will constantly compare the player with his relative. If you start your career after an injury, you will get sympathy and support from the stands and social media.
Women’s Teams
For the first time in FC, you can play as a coach or player for women’s teams. You can choose an athlete or club from the top 5 leagues and embark on a sporting journey that has never been available before.
Ultimate Team
The most popular mode in the series gets innovations. The main one is the already mentioned Rush with 5vs5 matches, where players can get special points. Once a week, unique currency can be exchanged for special rewards, such as game coins and sets, with players. Among other changes in Ultimate Team: no contracts for players and managers, separate storage of duplicate cards for “Team Matchmaking Trials,” a random selection of opponents in “Friendly Matches,” improved “Evolutions” cards with new effects, and much more.
Conclusion
Fans of the series highly anticipate the FC 25 game, and the developers promise a lot of interesting innovations, but the big question remains whether the promises can be practiced. Many critics have long accused the series of being scripted has internal dynamics. We will follow up to see whether the developers overcame old problems and implemented new mechanics and modes effectively.
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