One of the most eagerly anticipated modes in FC 25 is career mode - which has been jazzed up with new features.
From being able to insert yourself into a simulation of a real football situation to the addition of transfer doyen Fabrizio Romano.
The Sporting News looks at some of the new features of FC 25's career mode.
MORE: EA Sports FC 25 gameplay: What new features will be in the game?
EA Sports FC 25 career mode features
Live start points
You can take control of some of football's best men's and women's teams from a specific gameweek based on real-life events.
Imagine that Manchester United struggle to win through the early part of the season and Erik ten Hag is sacked, with assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy taking over.
You can insert yourself as the new manager of Manchester United and take over at the same point that Van Nistelrooy does.
Live Start Points will be available for 10 different leagues and 12 cup competitions.
FC IQ - the tactical system upgrade
A long overdue overhaul of the tactical system has occurred in FC 25, with following changes:
- 31 player roles will feature, with that number upgraded to 50 as the game progresses
- Positions CF, RWB, LWB have been removed but can still be performed. For example, using full backs with a certain role replicates wing backs.
- More formation creation and experimentation with player roles allowing for overloads
- The commentary system within the game will react to any tactical changes made in the match
Fabrizio Romano
Transfer journalist king Fabrizio Romano appears in career mode as a character - doing exactly what he would do in real life.
The Italian will deliver the latest news within the game and also announce transfers with his famous 'here we go' catchphrase.
Icons added
Want to have Zinedine Zidane playing behind Erling Haaland?
It's possible in FC 25 with icons able to used to career mode for the first time.
This means you can use them in Player Career, with the likes of Zidane, Beckham and more available for use.
Women's football
For the first time, women's football will feature in FC 25's career mode.
These competitions will be simulated to be shorter length seasons with smaller budgets - both realities of women's football.
Five leagues will feature including:
- Women's Super League
- NWSL
- D1Arkemma
- Liga F
- Frauen-Bundesliga
EA Sports FC 25 release date: When does FC 25 come out?
EA Sports FC 25 standard version will be released worldwide to the general public on September 27 .
This is around about the usual date the game is released annually since its inception.
It is possible to play the game early but conditions need to be met (see below).
EA Sports FC 25 early access: Can I play the game pre-release date?
It is possible to get your hands on EA Sports FC 25 prior to the September 27 general public release.
If you purchase the FC 25 Ultimate Edition, you can play the game on September 20 - seven days before the standard game is available.
However, the Ultimate Edition costs significantly more than the standard edition.
EA Play members will also be granted a free trial of the game 10 hours before the standard edition is released.
What platforms will EA Sports FC be available on?
EA Sports FC 25 will be available to buy on six platforms - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch .
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