Recent leaks suggest that the highly anticipated Thunderstruck promotion is set to return in EA FC 25, aligning with the popular Black Friday event that first made its debut in last year’s Ultimate Team.
With various Ultimate Team promos launched at a brisk pace, it can be challenging for new events to gain traction alongside longtime favorites like Team of the Season and Road to the Knockouts. Nevertheless, the Thunderstruck promo managed to make a significant impact in FC 24, and it appears ready to captivate players once again. Here’s what we currently know about the upcoming Thunderstruck event in EA FC 25.
Expected Launch Date for EA FC 25 Thunderstruck
While EA Sports has yet to provide an official release date for the Thunderstruck promo, the event is likely to launch on Friday, November 29, 2024, coinciding with Black Friday. Last year, the event kicked off on November 24, which was also Black Friday, following the earlier FC Pro Live promo in the FC 25 lineup.
Recent revelations from prominent industry sources such as ‘FUT Sheriff’ and ‘Donk Trading’ further indicate a return of this beloved campaign. Thus, while an announcement is still pending, the alignment of dates seems promising.
🚨 ThunderStruck Returning 👀🔥New cards just added ⏳Easily the best promo of FC 24 ✅Follow me for more! 🫡#FC25 pic.twitter.com/0OkOzd1CSP
— Donk (@DonkTrading) November 18, 2024
Understanding the Thunderstruck Black Friday Promo
In line with last year’s promotion, EA FC 25 Thunderstruck is expected to introduce a roster of special cards to Ultimate Team, all featuring upgraded attributes. If EA sticks to its previous formula, these player cards will receive enhancements over time based on their real-life performance with their respective clubs.
Furthermore, leaked information suggests that Icons will once again play a pivotal role in the event, with their stats updated according to the success of former teams. For instance, Ronaldinho could see improvements tied to Barcelona’s performances, while Kenny Dalglish’s upgrades would be linked to Liverpool’s results.
The upgrade criteria established from last year’s promo provides a framework for what to expect in EA FC 25:
- Men’s Thunderstruck Players:
- Win 1: +1 IF upgrade
- Win 2: +2 PlayStyles
- Win 3: +1 IF upgrade
- Women’s Thunderstruck Players:
- Win 1: +1 IF upgrade
- Win 2: +2 PlayStyles & +1 IF upgrade
- Thunderstruck Icons:
- Win 1: +1 PlayStyle
- Win 3: +1 IF upgrade
Being a Black Friday event, players should also anticipate numerous special Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), objectives, and Evolutions to tackle. Additionally, enticing deals on packs are likely to be available.
As a reminder, nothing has been formally confirmed by EA Sports yet, so there’s a chance we might see some surprises this time around. We will continue to provide updates on this page as new details emerge.
In the meantime, players are advised to accumulate in-game currency by participating in FUT Champs and Division Rivals to prepare for potential purchases during the Thunderstruck event.
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