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As EA SPORTS FC 25 prepares to launch the latest FC Pro season, competitive players are gearing up for a series of updates and rule changes. These modifications aim to refine the gameplay experience and ensure a balanced competitive environment.
Here’s an in-depth look at what’s new in FC Pro 2025.
FC Pro Open Gets an Additional Slot
One of the standout updates is the addition of a 17th slot in the FC Pro Open. Anders Vejrgang’s dual qualification means there’s an extra spot up for grabs. To fill this, the losers of the Lower Bracket Round 2B with the best goal differential will battle it out in a four-player, single-elimination bracket.
These deciding matches will take place on November 3rd, immediately after the group stage. The winner will join the same group as in the FC Pro Open.
For fans of competitive gaming, the rise of Esports betting offers adds another layer of excitement to FC Pro. As players prepare for the upcoming season, viewers can now engage with their favorite tournaments by placing wagers on individual matchups or even overall outcomes.
Tactics and Formations: No More Restrictions
With the new tactics system in EA Sports FC 25, FC Pro players will have more freedom when it comes to formations. This year, no formations will be banned, including popular and sometimes controversial setups like 3 and 5 at the back.
The developers have listened to player feedback and integrated this into the design, ensuring that each competitor can find the formation that best suits their playstyle.
Precision Shooting: Now Mandatory
Precision Shooting, introduced in FC 24, offered players greater control over their shots. This feature is now mandatory for all official FC Pro matches. The FC Pro game mode will have Precision Shooting automatically enabled, ensuring that every player competes on a level playing field with this enhanced mechanic.
Consistent Match Durations
For those wondering about match duration, this season will continue with the same 9-minute halves for all FC Pro matches. Introduced last season, the extended match length has proven successful in delivering a more complete and competitive experience. Expect it to remain a staple for future tournaments as well.
Streamlined Offline Competitions
In-person events for FC Pro this season will exclusively use the Direct option in the FC Pro game mode. Last season’s switching between data centers and Direct led to inconsistencies, but now all offline competitions will use the same setting, offering competitors a reliable and consistent experience from start to finish.
Updated Squad Building Restrictions
This season’s squad-building restrictions for online competitions have been announced, bringing a new level of strategy to the table. Here’s what players need to keep in mind:
- One ICON maximum
- One Hero maximum
- Two non-ICON or Hero items with an OVR of 90+
- All other items must be 89 OVR or lower (excludes goalkeepers)
- Competitors can use Loan Items in their squads
- A Hero can replace an ICON, and a non-ICON/Hero item rated 90+ can replace a Hero
These rules apply to both the starting 11 and substitutes, pushing players to build balanced and creative squads.
Prizing Breakdown
The prize pool for FC Pro Open competitions remains at $1,000,000, but the distribution has been adjusted:
- Global Qualifier:
- 18 to 24 Places: 7 winners receive $5,000 each.
- 25 to 32 Places: 8 winners receive $4,000 each.
- 33 to 64 Places: 32 winners receive $2,500 each.
- Total: $147,000
- Regional Open Cups:
- Europe East & West:
- 1st: $8,500
- 2nd: $5,000
- 3rd-4th: $2,500
- 5th-8th: $1,000
- LATAM North, LATAM South, Middle East, North America:
- 1st: $5,000
- 2nd: $3,000
- 3rd-4th: $1,500
- Africa, Asia North, Asia South, Oceania:
- 1st: $3,000
- 2nd: $1,500
- Total: $321,000
- Europe East & West:
- Finals Prize Pool:
- 1st Place: $100,000
- 2nd Place: $60,000
- 3rd-4th Place: $35,000 each
- 5th-8th Place: $25,000 each
- 9th-12th Place: $20,000 each
- 13th-16th Place: $12,500 each
- 17th-20th Place: $10,000 each
- 21st-24th Place: $8,000 each
- Total: $532,000
Getting Ready for FC Pro 2025
With these updates, FC Pro 2025 is set to offer a more balanced and engaging competitive experience. Players are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new rules, adjust their strategies accordingly, and prepare for a season of intense competition in EA SPORTS FC 25’s FC Pro.
