EA Sports FC 25 just received a brand-new update today, January 16, coinciding with the unveiling of the Team of the Year squads. It looks like there’s not too much else shaking up the gaming universe right now, which means more focus on FC 25 for the moment.
If you were eager to have your say in the Ultimate Team Teams of the Year selections, your chance was last week when voting opened. Hopefully, you managed to cast your vote for the players you believe truly deserve a spot. Regardless of your picks, EA has certainly given you a compelling reason to jump back into FC 25 with this latest update.
For those curious about who made the final cut for the men’s and women’s TOTY XIs, it’s all neatly summarized in the images shared in the social media posts below. Rather than listing each player here, I’ll let the graphics do the talking – they’re thorough enough for a deep dive if you’re interested.
These coveted player cards will start landing in the game from January 17, with attackers leading the charge. Midfielders will follow on January 19, and finally, we’ll see defenders and goalkeepers join in on January 21. The complete TOTY roster will be available in the Ultimate Team pool from January 23 through January 31, and there’s even a special 12th man and woman making an appearance on January 24 to even things out.
In addition to these exciting new player introductions, EA has rolled out an update designed as a “gameplay refresh”. This has been hailed as “the most significant mid-season gameplay overhaul” they’ve ever implemented, based on player feedback. It seems like quite a shake-up is happening.
You can dig into the detailed notes from EA for a full overview of these updates. Some of the big points include significant tweaks to core systems like passing, shooting, goalkeeping, and defending. They’ve also tackled issues like those infuriating defenders who always seem to catch up to dribblers, introduced more fluid offensive gameplay, and toned down tacklebacks and AI interceptions.
If it’s been a while since you last played FC 25 and you’re diving back in to explore TOTY, don’t forget to utilize our guides. They’ll equip you with top-notch tactics codes, formations, and advice on the best young talents for career mode to keep your gameplay fresh and competitive.
