Knowing how to spot a walkout in FC 26 Ultimate Team can be the difference between disappointment and celebration. If you’re wondering what the exact signs are when opening a pack in FC 26, here’s the full breakdown of every animation tell you need to know.
How to Spot a Walkout in FC 26
Spotting a walkout in FC 26 is easier than ever once you know the animation cues. The animation starts by showing the whole tunnel, which is an immediate cue that you’ve packed a walkout. This visual indicator makes it clear right away that you’ve received a high-rated player (86+). So, as soon as the tunnel appears, you can be certain that it’s a walkout.
If you’re wondering how to tell if you’ve packed a double walkout, look closely at the very end of the animation. When the player exits the tunnel, you’ll notice a different team logo appears on the right side of the tunnel. This is the tell that confirms you’ve packed two walkouts in one pack!
Single vs Double Walkouts in FC 26
The visual cues go deeper than just spotting the tunnel. If you’re curious whether your pack includes one walkout or two, pay attention to the flags in the animation:
- Single walkout: The club flags in the animation (for example, a Real Madrid or Liverpool flag) will be waving rapidly, almost as if they’re in strong wind.
- Double walkout: The flags will be far more still, with little to no movement.
This small detail in the animation is a huge indicator of whether you’ve packed multiple high-rated players in the same pack. So now, instead of skipping or misreading a pack opening, you can know instantly if you’ve hit the jackpot.
How to Tell if You Packed a Board in FC 26
If you didn’t spot silver lines, but instead saw gold lines, then you’ve packed what’s known as a gold walkout. These are players rated 86 or higher, just like a normal walkout. However, gold lines can also be used to spot promo card walkouts (most likely in the colours of the promotion) or Icon walkouts (which feature white lines behind the position).
So, in summary:
- Gold lines behind the position = Normal walkout (86+), Promo walkout, or Gold promo card walkout
- White lines behind the position = Icon walkout
Promo cards typically have unique designs and colors that can also be spotted in the pack, and knowing how to spot these variations can help you differentiate between a regular high-rated player and a special promotional card.
Quick Summary of FC 26 Ultimate Team Pack Tells
- Silver lines behind the position: Walkout (86+)
- Gold lines behind the position: Gold walkout (86+), Promo walkout, or Gold promo card walkout
- White lines: Icon walkout
- Flags waving a lot: Single walkout
- Flags mostly still: Double walkout
These subtle animations can be the quickest way to tell whether to sit up or skip. EA Sports has clearly added these layers of visual cues to help differentiate pack levels at a glance.
What is a Walkout in FC 26?
A walkout is any player rated 86 or higher in Ultimate Team. These are often the most valuable players you can pack outside of Icons, Heroes, or promotional items. They not only boost your squad but can be sold for large coin amounts on the transfer market or used in high-level SBCs. If you’re trying to build coins in FC 26, getting consistent walkouts can be a real advantage.
Best Packs to Get Walkouts in FC 26
While the animation tells are vital, knowing which packs offer the best odds for walkouts can also help. Typically, these offer better chances:
- Rare Mega Pack
- Ultimate Pack
- 100k Jumbo Rare Players Pack
- Promo packs during TOTW or special events
The more rare gold players per pack, the higher your odds. It’s worth saving your coins or FIFA Points for these moments, especially during events like Team of the Week, Ones to Watch, or TOTY.
FC 26 Ultimate Team Tip: Don’t Skip Your Animation
Given how subtle these animation tells can be, it’s recommended that you do not skip your pack openings. Especially in the first few weeks of the game, where every coin and tradeable item counts, learning these small cues could be the difference between selling too early or too cheap. Players like Bruno Guimarães, Ruben Dias, Ter Stegen, and other 86+ rated players are all valuable, even if they don’t grab attention like higher-profile players.
FAQ about FC 26 Walkout Animation Tells
How do I know if it’s a double walkout?
Flags in the animation will stay still instead of waving if you’ve packed two walkouts.
What do gold lines mean in FC 26?
Gold lines behind the position can indicate:
- Normal walkout (86+)
How are icons shown in the pack animation?
Icons show up with white lines behind the position during the pack animation in FC 26.
