Electronic Arts has unveiled EA Sports FC 26 , this year's new features include several gameplay changes , including improved responsiveness and fluidity in dribbling, recalibrated direction changes on the run, reinforcement learning-based goalkeeper positioning, volumetric melee animations, new Playstyles, and more versatile Player Roles.
Two new presets are also being introduced : the new Competitive Gameplay preset is designed for playing in Football Ultimate Team and Clubs, while the Authentic Gameplay preset aims to offer a more faithful experience in Career Mode.
Football Ultimate Team also features new Live Events and Tournament modes , alongside revamped Rivals and Champions experiences. Live Manager, a new dimension to Manager Career mode, has been added, featuring a live hub with challenges of varying lengths. Alongside Original Career and Live Start Points, Live Manager hosts scenarios that will be released regularly throughout the season, curated based on the real world of football.
Finally, we would like to point out that EA Sports FC 26 will be released on September 26 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Ultimate Edition owners will be able to play it starting September 19.