FC24 has come to a close, but it will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most eventful and unpredictable FIFA games ever released. This year was packed with unbelievable glitches, groundbreaking features, and some of the most controversial moments in Ultimate Team history. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the most jaw-dropping events that made FC24 a rollercoaster ride from start to finish.
The Unlimited Pack Glitch During Team of the Year
The Team of the Year (TOTY) period is always one of the most anticipated in FIFA, but this year it started with a bang—quite literally. A glitch emerged where players could exploit new Ultimate Team accounts to endlessly claim TOTY packs. By completing specific objectives, logging out, and then logging back in, the rewards would reset, allowing players to collect them over and over. While only new accounts were affected, the glitch caused widespread chaos, leading to bans and a frenzy of discussion in the FIFA community.
Evolutions: A Game-Changer for Ultimate Team
One of the most celebrated additions to FC24 was the introduction of Evolutions. This feature allowed players to take cards that would otherwise never see a promotion and evolve them into competitive, meta-worthy players. From transforming bronze cards into gold beasts to creating the first-ever all-99 stat card, Evolutions revolutionized squad customization, giving players more control over their teams than ever before.
Evolutions weren’t just about power—they were about passion. Players could now build squads based on their favorite clubs or national teams, creating unique lineups that had never been possible in previous FIFAs. This feature was a massive hit, and fans are eagerly hoping it will return in FC25.
Market Wipes and Coin Bans: The Dark Side of Evolutions
With the introduction of Evolutions came unforeseen consequences. The FIFA market was thrown into disarray as players began to manipulate the system, driving the prices of specific cards to astronomical levels. Bronze cards like Kobe Mayu, once worth mere coins, suddenly became extinct and valued at 10,000 coins due to their relevance in Evolutions. The result? EA’s automated systems began issuing bans and coin wipes to players involved in these trades, leading to widespread frustration and a feeling of injustice among the community.
The Ligue 1 Player Pick Glitch: A Disaster in Weekend League
Another massive glitch that shook FC24 was the Ligue 1 player pick glitch. For a short time, the drop rates for top-tier players like Mbappe and Dembele were ridiculously high, leading to an influx of these elite cards into the game. EA quickly corrected the error, but the damage was done—players who missed out on the glitch were left feeling cheated, while those who benefited from it found themselves with some of the best cards in the game. This incident led to one of the most memorable FIFA tweets of all time, cementing its place in FC24 lore.
Live Icons and the Thunderstruck Promo: A Black Friday to Remember
Black Friday in FC24 was arguably the best we’ve seen in years, thanks in part to the introduction of live, upgrading icons during the Thunderstruck promo. For the first time, icons were given live cards that could improve over time, adding a new layer of excitement and unpredictability to the game. The content during this promo was off the charts, with powerful SBCs, packs, and Evolutions that drastically altered the meta. Thunderstruck was a top-tier promo that will be remembered as a highlight of FC24.
The Trickster Plus Glitch: When the Ball Became Unstoppable
Perhaps the most bizarre glitch of the year involved the Trickster Plus skill move, which allowed players to literally attach the ball to their player and sprint it into the goal. This gameplay glitch was so overpowered and ridiculous that it became an instant meme within the community. While EA quickly issued bans to those who exploited it, the Trickster Plus glitch remains one of the most laughable and absurd moments in FIFA history.
Team of the Year Messi Glitch: The Biggest Mistake in FIFA History
The crowning moment of EA’s blunders in FC24 came during Team of the Year with the infamous Messi glitch. For a brief 24 minutes, an SBC offered a 7% chance of packing Team of the Year Messi—a card valued at over 9 million coins. The result? An unprecedented flood of Messi cards into the market, devaluing what was supposed to be one of the rarest and most coveted items in the game. EA quickly removed the SBC, but the damage was done. This glitch was so significant that EA had to issue a statement, making it the most notorious mistake in FIFA history.
