Gameplay Revolution in EA Sports FC 25

EA Sports FC 25 has faced significant backlash, prompting a substantial "Gameplay Refresh Update." Criticisms extend beyond monetization concerns to encompass technical issues and gameplay mechanics. The update addresses over 50 areas, including core gameplay systems like assists, shooting, goalkeeping, and defending.

Key improvements include: enhanced ball control in attack, smoother player movement, reduced AI interceptions and reverse tackles, a decrease in crossing effectiveness, quicker support from players in familiar positions, improved offside detection, and slightly better long-range shot accuracy.

The game's initial reception was overwhelmingly negative, with only 36% positive reviews out of 474 on release. Common complaints included EA's perceived greed, numerous bugs and crashes, and PlayStation controller compatibility problems. Furthermore, the anti-cheat system renders the game incompatible with the Steam Deck.