EA Sports FC 26 confirms important changes in Ultimate Team after listening to the community

EA Sports FC 26 presents changes in Ultimate Team, such as playable improvements, more balanced events and two new modes in FUT Champions.

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EA Sports FC 26 is now underway, and this time EA seems to have listened closely to the community. The new installment of the soccer simulator will arrive in September with deep improvements in Ultimate Team, focused on gameplay, event balance, and new options that promise a more polished and controlled experience.

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Additionally, the game already has all its key dates confirmed: from the closed beta to early access, including the activation of the Web App and Companion App. A complete calendar for fans eagerly awaiting the start of the new season in FUT.

All the important dates for EA Sports FC 26

• August 5th – Closed Beta: only for selected users on Xbox and PlayStation

• September 17th – Web App: accessible from your browser, ideal for starting your team in FUT

• September 18th – Companion App: available on iOS and Android

• September 19th – Ultimate Edition: early access with advantages and additional content

• September 26th – Standard Edition: official launch on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch

The Switch version will once again be a Legacy Edition, with updated squads but no notable technical innovations.

Confirmed changes in Ultimate Team

EA has already detailed a list of significant adjustments coming to FUT in FC 26. These are the main ones:

• ✅ Slower power curve for gold cards
• ✅ Ties equal victories in specific modes
• ✅ Reduced weekly promotions
• ✅ Optional stadium shadows
• ✅ Classic tournaments return
• ✅ Two different modes in FUT Champions
• ✅ Repeatable evolutions
• ✅ Trivelas activated for PS+ users
• ✅ Fewer random bounces and more consistent gameplay
• ❌ Timed finishing is eliminated
• ❌ FUT Champions playoffs are removed

With these changes, EA Sports FC 26 aims to regain players’ trust, leaving behind unnecessary elements and reinforcing what really works. The beta starts on August 5th, but the most anticipated features will arrive starting September 17th. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news.