In a recent video, EA Sports showcased additional gameplay from EA FC 25. The footage highlighted new features that will be added to the football simulation, such as exciting Playstyles and Skill Moves.
In addition to the highly fascinating FC IQ and entertaining RUSH features, EA Sports unveiled additional new content for EA FC 25, which includes six additional PlayStyles for goalkeepers and four new Skill Moves.
With both being crucial factors in gameplay, it is essential to explore all the latest PlayStyles and Skill Moves that will be introduced in EA FC 25 and understand their effects.
New PlayStyles in EA FC 25
EA Sports created six new PlayStyles for EA FC 25, all of which were specifically designed for the goalkeeper.
| PLAYSTYLE | GOALKEEPER TYPE | GAMEPLAY EFFECT (PLAYSTYLE) | GAMEPLAY EFFECT (PLAYSTYLE+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footwork | For a goalkeeper known for making difficult saves with their feet | Performs foot saves faster and with extended reach | Performs foot saves more quickly with even greater reach |
| Rush Out | For a goalkeeper known to often challenge attackers head-on in 1v1 scenarios | Rush speed is increased and has an improved reaction speed to shots in rushing situations | Rush speed is greatly increased and has a faster reaction speed to shots in rushing situations |
| Deflector | For a goalkeeper known for having great deflection control to safer spaces | Performs deflection saves into safer areas with increased ball speed control | Performs deflection saves into safer areas or towards free teammates with greater ball speed control |
| Cross Claimer | For a goalkeeper known to often come off the line to deflect high balls from dangerous areas | Comes out to claim crosses with increased pace, increased awareness of the ball trajectory, and further punch reach with increased power | Comes out to claim crosses with greater pace, greater awareness of the ball trajectory, increased punch reach with greater power |
| Far Reach | For a goalkeeper known for the ability to cover the net and extend their reach to save challenging shots | Performs diving saves with improved reach and has access to extended reach animations | Performs diving saves with greater reach and has access to extended reach animations |
| Far Throw | For a goalkeeper known for starting counter attacks with long throws | Able to perform throws with increased speed and distance | Able to perform throws with greater speed and distance |
New Features in EA FC 25
Just like in EA FC 24, EA Sport has recently introduced an additional 4 Skill Moves to the already expansive collection of nearly 70.
| SKILL MOVE | STAR REQUIREMENT | PS CONTROLLERS | XBOX CONTROLERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Feint | 2 Star | Hold L2 + Flick RS Left/Right + LS Direction to exit | Hold LT + Flick RS Left/Right + LS Direction to exit |
| Stop and Go | 2 Star | Hold L2 + RS Back, Forward | Hold LT + RS Back, Forward |
| Step Over Ball | 4 Star | Hols L1 + Flick RS Forward, Left/Right | Hold LB + Flick RS Forward, Left/Right |
| Toe Drag Stepover | 5 Star | Hold L1 + rotate RS Right, Back, Left / rotate RS Left, Back, Right | Hold LB + rotate RS Right, Back, Left / rotate RS Left, Back, Right |
There have also been some other changes made to returning Skill Moves and their controllers:
- New Trickster Fake Shot:
- PS -> Square/Circle + X + LS Direction
- Xbox -> X/B + A + LS Direction
- Skill Moves updated:
- Drag turn (4 Star) -> Updated animation for better response
- Drag Back Spin (4 Star) -> Hold L2 + Flick RS Forward, Flick Left/Right or Hold LT + Flick RS Forward, Flick Left/Right
- Flair Nutmeg (4 Star) -> New 180° animation with Hold L1 + R1 + Flick RS Direction or Hold LB + RB + Flick RS Direction
The information regarding the new PlayStyles and Skill Moves being introduced to EA FC 25 is all that is necessary for you to know.
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