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Everything You Need to Know About EA FC 26

Everything You Need to Know About EA FC 26

EA Sports FC 26 is almost here, and fans are buzzing about the new features, gameplay changes, and rewards system. If you’re preparing for launch, this guide covers all the essential details—from release dates and promos to chemistry style adjustments and new modes.


EA FC 26 Release Dates


  • Web App Launch: September 17, 2025

  • Companion App Launch: September 18, 2025

  • Ultimate Edition Early Access: September 19, 2025

  • Standard Edition Release: September 26, 2025


First Promo: FC Cornerstones


The first promo in FC 26 introduces FC Cornerstones, celebrating young talents, long-term club legends, and team leaders. These cards will be special because they grant a +2 chemistry boost, making team-building much easier at the start of the game. Expect overall ratings between 85–87 OVR.


Chemistry Style Changes


EA has nerfed chemistry styles in FC 26 to slow down the power curve:


  • Old boost system: +4 / +8 / +12

  • New system: +3 / +6 / +9


For example:


  • Hunter: Shooting boost reduced from +8 to +3

  • Shadow/Catalyst: Pace boost reduced from +8 to +6


This change ensures a gradual progression curve throughout the year.


Rewards System Adjustments


Weekend League Rank 1 Rewards:


  • FC 25: 200,000 coins + high-value packs

  • FC 26: 85,000 fc coins + 88+ x3 pack (tradable) and guaranteed campaign items


Expect nerfs across all ranks, but guaranteed campaign players make rewards more meaningful.


Draft Rewards: Finally updated! Draft will now reflect seasonal pack rotations, ending years of stale rewards.


Season 1: England 66


Themed around England’s 1966 World Cup, Season 1 rewards include strong RTG-friendly cards:


  • Standard Pass: Gallagher (85), Rogers (86), Quansah (85)

  • Premium Pass: Tomori (86), Mayu (86)


Each season will be based on international tournaments, with themed one-nation tournaments at the end.


World Tour Silver Superstars


EA introduces Silver Icon and Hero cards (e.g., Garrincha, Charlton, Yashin) unlocked via objectives instead of SBCs. A Silver League mode will also debut, encouraging players to grind these unique cards.


New Modes in FC 26


  • Early Access Elimination Tournament: Exclusive to Ultimate Edition users (Sept 19–25), with daily entries and a finale tournament.

  • Ultimate Gauntlet: Forces players to use different lineups across three rounds, rewarding creativity and squad depth.

  • Tournaments: No longer weekly; expect seasonal or bi-monthly refreshes.


Evolutions Updates


  • Evolutions now focus on lower-rated players (max 82 OVR at launch).

  • Repeatable Evolutions: You can evolve multiple players, with cooldown timers allowing more flexibility than FC 25.


New Icons in FC 26


Some of the confirmed new Icons include:


  • Iniesta (92), Ibrahimović (91), Alex Morgan (91), Oliver Kahn (91), Toni Kroos (90)

  • Pre-order bonus icons include legends like R9, Henry, and Ibrahimović, available to Ultimate Edition pre-orders before August 26.


These icons will receive upgrades on November 27, 2025.


Gameplay Changes


  • Finesse Shots: Nerfed to be less overpowered.

  • Low Driven Shots: Now require precise aiming to score.

  • AI Defending: Reduced to increase the skill gap—players must manually control defenders rather than rely on AI auto-tackling.


Final Thoughts


EA FC 26 is shaping up to be one of the most balanced Ultimate Team experiences yet. With slower power progression, updated rewards, creative new modes, and gameplay fixes, players will need to adapt their strategies while enjoying a fresh football experience.

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