FC25 Reveal Coverage - Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Continuation of FC25 coverage.
• Focus on gameplay, Ultimate Team, and clubs.
• Mention of sponsor for foot coins.
• Detailed Deep Dives to be released later.

Ultimate Team

Division Rivals Checkpoints

• Aim: Face opponents of similar skill.
• Reducing overall number of checkpoints.
• Reintroducing relegation in highest divisions (Division 1 & 2).

Division Rivals Rewards

• Points system for rewards (3 points for a win, 1 for a draw).
• Points system helps progress towards weekly rewards.

Rivals Legacy Division Placement

• Starting division in FC25 influenced by highest division in FC24.
• Faster progression to well-suited division.
• Ensures new players don't face highly skilled veterans immediately.

Ultimate Team Friendlies

• Matchmaking based on win form to create a more level playing field.
• Encourages experimentation with new players, tactics, and casual gameplay.

SBC Storage

• Introduction of a storage system for untradeable duplicate players (up to 100 items).
• Easy recall from every SBC tab.

Evolution Requirements

• Evolution requirements less restrictive in FC25.
• More variety in player items and more opportunities to upgrade.

Contracts

• Player items and managers will no longer need contracts.

Upcoming Ultimate Team Deep Dive

• More details to be released next month on gameplay, tactic system, play styles, and Hypermotion V.

Gameplay

Goalkeeper Movement

• Manually moved by only 1-2 steps in any direction with a cool-down period.
• During set pieces, movement restriction will apply after the ball is in play.

Corner Kick Support Assignments

• Three new assignments: Target player, near post, and back post.
• Assignments for corner kick support can be set up in Team Management.
• Players in corner kick support assignments cannot be repeated.
• Corner kick taker cannot be part of the support.

Full Gameplay Deep Dive

• Upcoming release later this month covering new tactic system, play styles, Hypermotion V, and more.

Clubs

Relegation

• Return of relegation in the clubs league.
• Relegation battle match to determine if a club will drop a division.

Clubs Store

• Earn clubs coins via gameplay for purchasing cosmetic items.
• New item types including gloves and sleeves.

Post Match Timer

• Extended time in the postmatch menu.
• More time for reviewing highlights, match stats, and strategizing.

Virtual Pro Height Adjustment

• Maximum height capped at 6'5" (195 cm) for all player positions.

Clubs League Matchmaking

• Prioritizes matching clubs with similar skill rating.
• Playoffs prioritize division matching.

Live Updates

Special Updates

• Three special updates planned (Holiday, Spring, Festival of Football).
• Bring new features, gameplay changes, new star heads, and animations.
• First update expected before the holiday period.

Conclusion

• Deep Dives to come on all features and modes.
• Encouragement to like, subscribe, and watch related videos.