EA FC 25, which changed the balance in the world of football games, received one of the most comprehensive interim updates. Title Update #8, released on all platforms as of 16 January 2025, includes many changes that directly impact the core mechanics of the game. EA Sports states that this update is the most detailed in-season gameplay update ever. Here are the details!
EA FC 25 ‘nerfed’ auto block!
One of the most complained about issues by players, the excessive interventions of artificial intelligence in defence and auto block mechanics have finally been nerfed. From now on, AI-assisted defenders will stick less to opposing players and close shooting lanes more loosely. Especially in Ultimate Team and Online Seasons modes, automatic tackles will become less effective, while one-on-one marking of defenders will come to the fore.
The problem of catching fast players, another issue that has been discussed for years in EA FC 25, has also been solved. With the update, it is stated that fast forwards will be able to dodge rival defenders more easily. Player speed is expected to be more decisive especially in counter-attacks.
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Significant improvements have been made to the passing system, while the speed of ground passes and the accuracy of short passes have been increased. However, it is stated that first touch passes have been made more responsive and medium-intensity passes are directed more accurately to the target.
On the shooting side, shots from inside the penalty area will now be more effective. While the accuracy rate of finesse (plase) kicks has been increased, goalkeepers are better positioned at the near post. Thus, it is aimed to provide a more realistic and tactical goal position evaluation process.
With Title Update #8, EA Sports aims to increase the speed of the game, make the gameplay more fluid and restore the balance between defence and attack. Especially the weakening of automatic tackles seems to emphasise individual skills more.
So, what do you think about EA FC 25’s new update? Will the reduction of auto block mechanics make the game better? Share your opinions in the comments!
