As the release date for EA Sports FC 26 approaches, new details continue to emerge about the highly anticipated football title. Scheduled to launch on September 26, the game recently received a brand-new trailer lasting over seven minutes, shedding light on several gameplay improvements and answering many lingering questions from fans.
A Closer Look at the Gameplay
Electronic Arts has released a 7.5-minute video showcasing the gameplay refinements coming in FC 26. According to the footage, EA is placing a strong focus on more responsive controls and rewarding player actions. Based on feedback from the community, improvements have been made to reaction timing and game physics, aiming to deliver a more immersive and satisfying on-field experience.
Shiftdelete.netSystem Requirements for PC Players
To ensure a smooth experience, EA has shared the minimum and recommended specs for PC users:
Minimum Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-6600K
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: AMD RX 570 or NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Internet: Broadband connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 12-compatible
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-6700
- RAM: 12 GB
- GPU: AMD RX 5600 XT or NVIDIA GTX 1660
- DirectX: Version 12
- Internet: Broadband connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 12-compatible
What’s New in FC 26?
- Improved Core Mechanics: Dribbling is now more precise, goalkeepers react more intelligently, and new player roles have been introduced.
- Revamped Career Mode: The new Manager Live feature offers dynamic objectives and tasks based on real-world football events.
- Archetype System: In both Club and Player Career modes, players can now choose from new character classes inspired by legendary athletes, allowing for deeper customization.
- Upgraded FUT Mode: Football Ultimate Team sees the addition of fresh live events, tournaments, and refined experiences in Rivals and Champs matches.
- FC Feedback Initiative: EA has launched a feedback platform that includes Discord channels, official forums, and a dedicated submission portal to gather community input.
- Mobile Exclusives: Between July 17–31, FC Mobile users can earn special cards featuring Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala with an overall rating of 102. Additionally, Zlatan Ibrahimović joins the game as a LEGEND.
Partner Clubs Featured in FC 26
A number of major clubs from top leagues around the world will be prominently featured in FC 26. Here are the confirmed teams:
- Premier League: Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur
- Bundesliga: Bayern Munich
- La Liga: Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid
- Serie A: AS Roma, Juventus, Napoli
- Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique de Marseille
- Scottish Premiership: Rangers, Celtic
- Turkish Süper Lig: Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray
