The first deep dive trailer for FC 25 has been released. It shows the first major changes to the gameplay. EA is focusing more than ever on tactical variability on and off the pitch.
“Success in FC is no longer about finding the best players in their respective positions, but about finding the right player for the system you want to play.” This is one of the key messages from the new trailer.
It underlines that in FC 25, the tactics you are most comfortable with are more valuable than any highly rated superstar, unless they can play a good role in your formation.
This new-found tactical freedom is made possible by an artificial intelligence called FC IQ. FC IQ includes the following tactical options:
The trailer shows you in the first few minutes how these aspects affect the gameplay:
More tactical options through FC IQ: How it works
In the new deep dive gameplay trailer, EA promises you “the best control over how your team moves and plays ever.”
Team tactics
For team tactics, this means that you have even more options for how your players position themselves when you have the ball or how they form up when the opponent has the ball. In FC 25, this also means that you still have tactical templates, but they are by no means as static as in FC 24.
The trailer uses the 4-3-3 formation used by coach Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid as an example. You can change this formation to a 4-2-3-1 in the tactics, at least when you are in possession of the ball in the opponent’s half. As soon as you lose the ball, your players return to the more stable 4-3-3 formation.
If you are overwhelmed by the tactical options at the beginning, that’s no problem. In all modes, you can simply use certain preset tactics from famous managers such as Ancelotti or Pep Guardiola for your game. This allows you to try out which tactical settings suit you.
Player roles
To ensure that your players are not overwhelmed with their new tactical freedom in the game, EA is introducing player roles.
Player roles were developed from real data sets that analyzed the behavior of top international stars such as Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Junior. The analysis for FC 25 resulted in over 30 different player roles, which can be assigned up to 3 different focuses.
As you know from the Playstyles and Playstyles+ from FC 24, the player roles can also be filled with different qualities:
The interplay between player roles and team tactics should guarantee an unprecedented tactical variety for FC 25. Different starting formations, paired with different roles and focus, result in thousands of variations. In the preview, you can even simulate the real tactical formations with the corresponding player roles:
Every tactical expert, no matter how big or small, should get their money’s worth.
Smart Tactics adapt to your game
Especially at the beginning of FC 25, it could of course be the case that your new tactics do not work immediately in the game, but you still need immediate help in the game. That’s why there are the new Smart Tactics, which adapt to the course of the game.
Depending on the score, you can then make changes during the match. For example, you will be suggested a well-balanced 4-4-2 formation. Or, if your opponent is creating chance after chance, a more defensive 5-4-1 tactic.
These tactics are suggested to you in the shortcut menu at the bottom of the screen and can be activated with just one tap on the arrow key.
Further gameplay innovations in FC 25
Some new features are only touched upon in the deep dive trailer. You can find more information in the associated pitch notes on ea.com. We’ll list some other changes for you:
In the coming weeks, more deep dive trailers for the respective modes will be released. Next up will be the trailer for the new Rush mode at the end of July. We will tell you what details about the new 5v5 mode will be announced there. We have the most important information about the new FC 25 for you here at MeinMMO: EA FC 25: All information about release, price and new features