Overview

• VGC calls FC 26 a solid entry yet “one of the least revolutionary” in years, with PlayStyles and Roles strongly determining player effectiveness on the pitch.
• A post‑launch update arrived during review, changing ball‑carrying movement and defender reactions, which the reviewer says made play feel clunkier than the early access build.
• EA’s pledge to slow Ultimate Team’s “power curve” is seen as fewer earnable packs and slower progress for free players, while spending still yields strong early teams.
• Ultimate Team refreshes include the return of knockout cups, an upcoming gauntlet that forces varied squads, and a reworked Champions split intended to widen access to reduced rewards.
• Beyond Ultimate Team, Clubs grows with multi‑club registration and Archetypes, whereas Career Mode underwhelms despite new shareable manager challenges and continues to show unrealistic transfers.