EA SPORTS FC 25: Latest Title Update Brings Key Fixes and Enhancements

The latest patch for EA SPORTS FC 25 dropped last night, and it brings a plethora of improvements across all game modes. From gameplay tweaks to fixes in Ultimate Team and Career Mode, this update aims to refine the player experience and address some long-standing issues. Here’s everything you need to know about the changes.

Ultimate Team: Improved Visuals and Stability

EA has made several updates to Ultimate Team, focusing on pack openings and player animations. Highlights include:

Fixed a visual bug where Player Pick Items appeared as tradable—this was purely a visual glitch.
Resolved a stability issue when opening multiple Player Pick Packs in quick succession.
Enhanced pack-opening animations, ensuring Player Item portraits align correctly, flags display on time, and walkout animations now show details of the first player in the tunnel sequence.
Fixed a bug that caused details of the second Player Item to appear during double walkout packs.

These changes should streamline the Ultimate Team experience, especially for players who enjoy the excitement of pack openings.

You can see all the patch notes on EA’s Trello Board.

Gameplay: A Step Toward Balance and Realism

Gameplay remains a priority, with EA addressing issues that impact realism and mechanics. Here are the key fixes:

Positional Overload Fixed: Players no longer crowd the ball carrier unnaturally, reducing auto-tackles and creating better passing options.
Goalkeeper Improvements: Fixed unrealistic jumping animations, improved desperation save attempts on chip shots, and resolved instances where keepers would deflect rather than catch the ball.
Skill Move Responsiveness: Skill moves should now trigger more reliably, providing smoother gameplay for skilled players.
Passing Adjustments: Reduced accuracy for first-time lofted through passes and fixed issues where lobbed through passes were incorrectly performed as ground passes.
Precision Lob Fix: Players can no longer perform long-distance headers using precision lob mechanics.
Other Fixes: Resolved a bug causing players to appear invisible on the pitch, improved Precision Pass UI behavior, and fixed the Super Cancel mechanic to stop players correctly.

These tweaks aim to provide a more balanced and enjoyable experience, especially for players frustrated by defensive overloads and inconsistent passing mechanics.

Title Update #7 will soon be available for EA SPORTS FC 25.

Building on last month’s updates, we continue to focus on changes based on community feedback. Check out the details below 👇
— EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) January 7, 2025

Clubs: Polished Performance and UI

Pro Clubs and Clubs mode received a few important fixes:

Corrected CPU avatars’ body types on the Top Performers screen.
Fixed an issue where the AI would take penalties if a player disconnected.
Resolved instances of duplicated UI elements during Short Goal Replays.

These updates enhance immersion and ensure smoother gameplay for Clubs enthusiasts.

Career Mode: Stability and New Features

Career Mode received attention to improve both stability and functionality. Key changes include:

Stability Fixes: Resolved crashes during Live Starting Point and consecutive substitutions in Manager Career Mode.
Improved Player Roles: Increased the number of Player Roles a player can be familiar with in Manager Career Mode.
UEFA Rule Update: Teams in UEFA competitions now follow real-world rules, avoiding domestic opponents and limiting matchups to two teams from the same association.
Player Career Updates: Fixed irrelevant or incorrect emails being sent by managers.

These changes bring more realism and reliability to one of the game’s most immersive modes.

General, Audio, and Visual Enhancements

The update also includes visual and general fixes across the game:

Updated tifos, stadium themes, kits, balls, crowds, and more for a fresh look.
Added a Favorite Team Selector, allowing Squads and Line-Up saves to carry over to Seasons and Co-Op Seasons.
Resolved placeholder text, UI conflicts, incorrect camera angles, and stability issues.

These changes aim to polish the overall experience and enhance the game’s presentation.

What’s Next for EA SPORTS FC 25?

EA has encouraged players to continue providing feedback to shape the game’s future updates. Follow @EASFCDIRECT on X (formerly Twitter) for real-time news and check the EA SPORTS FC Tracker for detailed patch information.

With these improvements, EA SPORTS FC 25 is one step closer to delivering a smoother, more balanced gameplay experience. Stay tuned for future updates as EA continues to refine the game based on player feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changes were made to Ultimate Team in the latest update?

The update addressed visual bugs, stability issues with Player Pick Packs, and enhanced animations for pack openings, including proper alignment of player portraits and timely display of country flags.

How does the update improve gameplay in FC 25?

The update fixed issues with auto-tackles, skill move responsiveness, goalkeeper animations, and passing mechanics. It also reduced the accuracy of first-time lofted through passes and fixed bugs like invisible players.

What fixes were introduced to Pro Clubs?

The update corrected CPU avatar body types, fixed duplicated UI elements during Short Goal Replays, and addressed issues with AI penalty takers after player disconnects.

What changes were made to Career Mode?

Stability improvements were introduced for Live Starting Point and player substitutions. UEFA competition rules were updated to reflect real-world restrictions, and Player Roles in Manager Mode were expanded.

What are the visual and general improvements?

The update refreshed tifos, kits, stadiums, and other visuals. It also added a Favorite Team Selector for easier line-up management and addressed placeholder text and stability issues.