FC 25 Ultimate Team players are still waiting for the promised Super Sub cards, which were officially announced by EA Sports nearly three weeks ago. These cards were supposed to change how substitutions impact games, offering full chemistry and role boosts to players brought on after halftime. But despite the hype, there has been no sign of them.
What makes Super Subs different in FC 25?
Traditionally, substitutes in FUT have no chemistry when brought on during a match. This reduces the effectiveness of playstyles and can slightly affect player performance. With Super Sub cards, EA plans to flip this by giving them:
- Full chemistry after being subbed on in the second half
- Role upgrades, such as turning Inside Forward+ into Inside Forward++
This would make them the first cards in FUT history to improve after entering a game, opening up new tactical options during FUT Champs, Rivals, and friendlies.
EA promised it, but where is it?
EA’s official Pitch Notes update on March 10 outlined the feature. They wrote: “Super Sub player items are coming to Ultimate Team. These players will gain full chemistry when broughton during the second half and beyond.”
You can read the full blog post here.
Today is March 31, and players are still waiting. There has been:
- No card design leaked
- No assets added to the game
- No mention in the menus or from content creators
It raises a lot of questions. Was it delayed due to bugs? Is EA planning to sneak it into the next promo, Immortals? Or was it simply forgotten?
Could Dreamchasers have been the perfect time?
The current Dreamchasers promo includes new objectives, evolutions, and cheap SBCs. This is usually the kind of content drop that EA uses to experiment with new ideas. Dreamchasers was not considered a marquee promo and sits between two major ones: Foot Birthday and the upcoming Immortals.
A release now would have made sense. It could bring fresh interest to late-game squad management and give bench players more value, something often overlooked in Ultimate Team.
Will it actually change gameplay?
The question many are asking is: Does chemistry on subs even matter?
Right now, most players bring on high-impact attackers or pacey midfielders without thinking about chemistry. But EA adding playstyle boosts and role upgrades could be a real change, especially for cards with Inside Forward, Playmaker, or Technical.
Imagine subbing on a player who goes from Incisive to Incisive+ with better passing and dribbling. That could swing tight games in Weekend League.
How will Super Sub cards be released?
There are two likely options:
- Special card design – like Grassroots Greats or Globe Trotters
- Objective or SBC reward players – tied to gameplay challenges
EA may opt to limit these cards to just a few promos, but the potential is there for weekly rotation. The big question is when they will show up, and how EA will balance the feature so that it does not break the meta.
Until then, FUT fans can only wait and hope that the new chemistry mechanic arrives soon. With the Immortals promo coming this Friday, this could be EA’s final window to launch the Super Subs before attention shifts again.
FAQ: Super Sub cards in FC 25
What is a Super Sub card in FC 25?
It’s a special item that gains full chemistry and role boosts when subbed on in the second half.
Can regular players be Super Subs?
No, only specific Super Sub cards will have this new mechanic.
Are Super Sub cards available now?
No, EA has not yet released them despite announcing them on March 10.
Do Super Subs boost playstyles?
Yes, players with a Role+ will get upgraded to Role++ off the bench.
