EA Sports FC 25 has had a gameplay overhaul

EA Sports FC 25 has faced considerable backlash, prompting a significant gameplay overhaul. Criticisms extend beyond monetization concerns to encompass technical issues and overall game mechanics.

To address this, developers have released a "Gameplay Refresh Update" incorporating over 50 changes. Key improvements include:

• Overhauled Core Mechanics: Significant adjustments to assists, shooting, goalkeeping, and defensive gameplay.
• Improved Defensive AI: Addressed issues where defenders were unrealistically fast in closing down attackers.
• Enhanced Offensive Flow: Smoother ball movement and passing in attacking situations.
• Reduced AI Interceptions: Decreased frequency of AI reverse tackles and interceptions.
• Adjusted Crossing Effectiveness: The effectiveness of crossing passes has been significantly reduced.
• Improved Player Support: Players in familiar positions offer quicker support.
• Enhanced Offside Detection: Improved accuracy of offside calls during AI offensive runs.
• Refined Long-Range Shooting: Slightly improved accuracy of normal and aimed shots from outside the penalty area.

Initial reception was overwhelmingly negative, with only 36% of the 474 player reviews at launch being positive. Common complaints cited EA's perceived greed, numerous bugs and crashes, and PlayStation controller compatibility problems.

Furthermore, the game's anti-cheat measures render it incompatible with the Steam Deck.