EA FC 25 release date, 5v5 Rush, Icon Player Career & cover stars
EA SportsEA Sports FC 25 is the upcoming installment in the long-running football franchise. The devs have already confirmed a bunch of new features for the title, ranging from a tactical overhaul to changes to Clubs.
With the FC 24 Ultimate Team cycle all but over, fans around the world are now looking ahead to EA FC 25. So, here’s everything you need to know.
EA FC 25 release date
The EA FC 25 release date is Friday, September 27, 2024. Players who have early access to the game can play starting September 20, seven days before the full release.
You can secure unlimited early access by pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition. EA Play subscribers will get access to a 10-hour free trial of the game on the same date.
Platforms
EA FC 25 will arrive on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Both the Standard Edition and the Ultimate Edition are available on all platforms with only slight price and reward variations for the Nintendo Switch versions.
EA FC 25 PC requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5 6600k
- RAM: 8 GB
- Graphics: AMD RX 570 or Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti
- Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended specs:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7 6700
- RAM: 12 GB
- Graphics: AMD RX 5600 XT or Nvidia GTX 1660
- Storage: 100 GB available space
EA FC 25 cover stars
Jude Bellingham is the cover star of FC 25’s Standard Edition. The Ultimate Edition features Jude Bellingham alongside Zinedine Zidane, Aitana Bonmati, David Beckham, and Gianluigi Buffon.
Pre-order rewards
Check out our guide listing all of the pre-order rewards for EA FC 25 if you can’t decide which edition to get.
The most enticing reward and long-standing tradition of offering players early access to the game is a reward for Ultimate Edition buyers. Both editions offer unique bonuses that will make your start to life in Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and Clubs easier.
What is 5v5 Rush in EA FC 25?
EA Sports5v5 Rush is a new feature coming to all core modes that features smaller squads, a smaller pitch, and is heavily geared toward playing with friends.
You’ll get the chance to control one player in Rush matches. A squad consists of four outfield players and one AI-controlled goalkeeper. In Rush matches, there are no fixed positions, making communication with your friends a key aspect.
Here’s how the devs explained the impact of Rush on Ultimate Team: “Rush offers a new way to build and play in Football Ultimate Team. Build your dream 5-a-side team with friends, each bringing your favorite Player Item to control and compete for rewards in 5v5 matches.”
Icons in Player Career
The Player Career option in Career Mode introduces the ability to take control of Icons as you aim for glory in one of today’s modern clubs.
This means you’ll have the opportunity to select Zinedine Zidane as your player in Player Career and drop him into a save with Real Madrid’s squad of today alongside Bellingham.
EA SportsConfirmed Icons & Heroes in EA FC 25
- Gianluigi Buffon (Icon)
- Eden Hazard (Hero)
- Marek Hamsik (Hero)
- Tim Howard (Hero)
- Maicon (Hero)
- Celia Sasic (Hero)
- Jaap Stam (Hero)
- Ze Roberto (Hero)
- Jamie Carragher (Hero)
- Laura Georges (Hero)
- Guti (Hero)
- Blaise Matuidi (Hero)
- Mohammed Noor (Hero)
- Fara Williams (Hero)
Gianluigi Buffon didn’t appear in FC 24 as he retired shortly before the game’s release. Nevertheless, he’s set to return to the game as an Icon in FC 25. Among all the Icons & Heroes announced so far, the additions of Eden Hazard, Maicon, and Guti stand out. While the Belgian is a Premier League icon, the other two are considered cult heroes, which is why fans have been asking to see them in the game for ages.
To get ready for launch check out all the EA FC 25 Pre-season rewards, or have a look at the licenses in the game.