EA Sports FC 25 has faced significant backlash, prompting a developer response. Criticisms extend beyond monetization practices to encompass technical issues and gameplay mechanics. A "Gameplay Refresh Update" featuring over 50 changes addresses these concerns.
Key improvements include revised core gameplay systems (assists, shots, goalkeeping, and defense), smoother attacking maneuvers, reduced AI interceptions and reverse tackles, and decreased crossing effectiveness. Player support is enhanced when in familiar positions, and offside detection for AI-controlled players is improved. Accuracy of long-range shots has also seen minor enhancements.
Initial player reviews were overwhelmingly negative (only 36% positive out of 474 reviews), citing EA's perceived greed, numerous bugs and crashes, and PlayStation controller compatibility problems. Furthermore, the game's anti-cheat measures render it incompatible with the Steam Deck.
