EA Sports has added a brand-new Evolution to FC 25 Ultimate Team called Micah’s Last Fortress. This free Evolution focuses on improving right backs and center backs, turning them into defensive beasts with high pace, tackling, and physicality. With a new set of PlayStyle+ traits, this Evolution is designed to enhance key defensive actions like intercepting, tackling, and jockeying.

The Last Fortress Evolution offers huge stat boosts, making it ideal for those who want a solid, reliable defender who can help shut down the opposition and contribute to both defense and attack. It’s free to unlock and includes a FUTTIES-themed cosmetic upgrade.

Here’s everything you need to know about Micah’s Last Fortress, including the requirements, stat upgrades, PlayStyle+ traits, and how long it’s available.

Micah’s Last Fortress Evolution requirements

This Evolution is focused on right backs and center backs, giving players the chance to evolve defenders who may be slightly below endgame level into top-tier options. The requirements ensure that only players with decent base stats are eligible, giving you flexibility when picking your Evolution candidate.

Requirements:

Max overall rating: 95
Max dribbling: 98
Max physicality: 98
Max PlayStyle+ traits: 4
Max total PlayStyles: 10

These requirements ensure that the Evolution is reserved for players who are already quite solid in defense but need that extra push to become elite. Players like Davies and James.

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Stat upgrades and rewards

Once completed, your player will receive massive boosts across key defensive stats, transforming them into a complete force at the back. The +40 defending boost will make your player one of the most reliable defensive options in the game.

Stat upgrades:

Overall rating: +6 (up to 97)
Defending: +40 (up to 98)
Cosmetic FUTTIES-themed upgrade

These upgrades make your player a true endgame defender, with strong pace, passing, dribbling, and, of course, defensive and physical stats. With +40 defending, this Evolution is built for a solid presence at the back, able to recover the ball and challenge in aerial duels.

PlayStyle+ traits

Micah’s Last Fortress Evolution adds a set of new PlayStyle+ traits, enhancing key defensive actions like intercepting passes, winning tackles, and jockeying opponents out of space.

New PlayStyle+ traits:

Intercept+
Anticipate+
Bruiser+

These PlayStyle+ traits give your player a unique edge when defending against fast attackers and skilled dribblers. Intercept+ helps you break up plays, while Anticipate+ improves your reactions to interceptions and through balls. Bruiser+ ensures physical dominance in shoulder challenges and tackles.

How to complete the Evolution

This Evolution is free to unlock, and players will need to complete a series of in-game challenges using their right-back or center-back players. The tasks will revolve around defensive actions like interceptions, clearances, and successful tackles. Completing these objectives will unlock the stat upgrades and PlayStyle+ traits for your chosen defender.

Timeline and cost

Unlock window: 1 week
Expires in: 2 weeks
Cost: Free
Requirements: Gameplay objectives with your evolved player

Since this Evolution is free, it offers great value and is an ideal way to strengthen your defense without spending coins. Simply use the player in multiple matches and aim to complete the required objectives during your FUT Champs or Rivals sessions.

Final thoughts

Micah’s Last Fortress is a fantastic addition to FC 25 Ultimate Team, offering free and significant upgrades to some of the best defensive positions in the game. With +40 defending, and some of the best PlayStyle+ traits available, your evolved defender will be one of the most complete and reliable players in your squad.

The free nature of this Evolution, combined with its high impact on defense, makes it an essential SBC for anyone looking to solidify their backline before FC 26. Don’t miss your chance to add a top-tier right-back or center-back to your team for free.