EA Sports FC 25 review roundup

With EA’s rebranding from FIFA to EA Sports FC, the gaming community was eager to see if the shift would bring significant changes to this year’s EA Sports FC 25. Here’s what the critics and players are saying.

IGN – 6/10
IGN found FC 25 to be a mixed bag, with Ultimate Team continuing to dominate but lacking innovation. The new Rush mode adds some excitement, but the overall experience is hampered by technical issues and a lack of fresh ideas. They described the game as a missed opportunity that feels more like a re-skin of past entries rather than a leap forward.
Full review: IGN

PCGamesN – 7/10
PCGamesN appreciated the Rush mode’s chaotic fun and highlighted small improvements in Ultimate Team, such as the removal of contracts and better duplicate card management. However, outside of Ultimate Team, much of the game felt like a safe update, with little to differentiate it from previous FIFA titles.
Full review: PCGamesN

TheGamer – 3.5/5
TheGamer criticized FC 25 for offering only minor upgrades and failing to justify its price for returning players. While Rush was a fun addition, they felt the game overall was too familiar, with little to set it apart from its predecessors.
Full review: TheGamer

GamesRadar – 4/5
GamesRadar took a more optimistic view, praising FC 25 for its tactical depth and accessibility. They also commended the Rush mode for its fast-paced action, but noted that many features still feel like incremental updates rather than groundbreaking innovations.
Full review: GamesRadar

New Game Network – 70/100
New Game Network pointed out the improvements in both Manager and Player Career modes, but also noted glitches and dated UI elements in these modes. While Ultimate Team benefited from structural changes, they felt that Player Career was still uneven, and the game as a whole felt more like a patch than a full upgrade.
Full review: Network

Metacritic
On Metacritic, EA Sports FC 25 has a critic score of 71. Critics have praised the game for introducing fun new features like Rush and incremental improvements to Ultimate Team. However, user scores tell a different story, with a rating of 3.0. Many players have voiced their frustrations with the game’s similarities to previous FIFA titles, lack of meaningful updates, and ongoing monetization issues in Ultimate Team.
Full review: Metacritic

In conclusion, while EA Sports FC 25 introduces some fresh content like the fun Rush mode and improvements to Ultimate Team, it falls short of revolutionizing the series. Long-term fans may find the changes too incremental, and frustrations with monetization remain. The game seems to offer just enough for newcomers and casual players but fails to impress a large portion of its dedicated fanbase.