There’s been an exciting update for EA Sports FC 25 today, with the much-anticipated Team of the Year (TOTY) squads finally unveiled on January 16. It seems it’s a quiet day in the gaming universe, as this news pretty much steals the spotlight.
Hopefully, you cast your votes for this year’s Ultimate Team TOTY selections last week; if you did, you’re likely eager to see if your favorite players made the cut. Even if your picks didn’t make it, EA has certainly given you an enticing reason to jump back into FC 25.
The full lineups for the TOTY, including both the men’s and women’s teams, can be found in the accompanying graphics in the tweets below. They provide a thorough breakdown of the players, so I won’t list all the names here. But if you’re curious, they’re available for you to check out.
Starting from January 17, you’ll see these special cards begin to populate the game, with attackers leading the charge. Midfielders will follow on January 19, and by January 21, defenders and goalkeepers will join them. The complete TOTY rosters will be added to the Ultimate Team item pool from January 23 to January 31, with an extra player—one man and one woman—rolled out on January 24 to balance the numbers.
In tandem with the TOTY reveal, EA has released a major update to FC 25, touted as offering a “gameplay refresh.” According to the developers, it’s the most comprehensive mid-season gameplay overhaul they’ve ever done, all based on player feedback. No small claim, right?
Highlights from this extensive update include key changes to fundamental game mechanics such as passing, shooting, goalkeeping, and defending. Some issues, like defenders catching up with dribblers too frequently, have been addressed. The update aims to create more fluid attacking gameplay, making ball movement smoother and decreasing tackling and AI interceptions.
So, if you’re diving back into FC 25 to explore the TOTY features, be sure to use our guides. They’ll provide you with the best tactics codes, formations, and advice on signing young stars in career mode. Happy gaming!
