Electronic Arts (EA) has released the comprehensive patch notes for Title Update #6, also known as the “First Frost” update, for EA Sports FC 25. This significant update, arriving just a few months after the game’s launch, promises a range of improvements across gameplay, Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and more. The update introduces a winter theme alongside substantial gameplay refinements and new content, marking a major step in EA’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the FC 25 experience. This article details all the key changes coming with Title Update #6 across all platforms.
Gameplay Enhancements and Fixes in Title Update #6
This update brings significant gameplay adjustments to EA Sports FC 25, refining player movement, skill moves, and overall match dynamics. Key changes include:
- New Player Roles and Focuses: The Classic 10 and Wide Half Player Roles have been added, along with thirteen new Focuses, providing greater tactical depth and player specialization.
- Skill Move Refinements: Improvements have been made to the speed and consistency of several skill moves, including the Stop and Turn, Drag Backs, Roulette, Heel to Heel, and Feint and Exit, particularly for players with 2 and 3-star skill ratings. Jog Fake Shots have also been enhanced for players with 3+ star skills, while Jog Body Feints have been slightly slowed down.
- Improved Offside and Player Movement: Attacking players can now recover to an onside position more quickly. The window for requesting Directed Runs has been slightly increased, and Player Switching is now possible during passes while in Player Lock.
A number of gameplay issues have also been addressed:
- Defensive AI Improvements: Enhanced defensive logic for tracking runs during kick-offs, preventing center backs from pushing too far up the pitch, and ensuring proper Secondary Contain execution.
- Player Switching Fixes: Resolved issues related to unintended Player Switching, including those triggered by the Player Lock input and goalkeeper movement.
- Tackling and Free Kick Improvements: Increased effectiveness of high tackling attribute players, fixed issues with deep free kicks not reaching intended receivers, and improved referee logic for offside and foul calls.
- Other Gameplay Fixes: Addressed instances of unintended player crowding in the center of the pitch, defenders winning the ball too easily from behind, and user-controlled players moving prematurely during requested tackles. The D-Pad Tactics UI has been disabled in 3v3 Kick-Off matches due to its lack of impact.
Ultimate Team Updates
Title Update #6 brings several changes to Ultimate Team, focusing on Rush matches and squad management:
- Shorter Rush Matches: Rush match length has been reduced from 7 minutes to 5 minutes.
- Enhanced Squad Builder: The Squad Builder Rarity filter now allows searching for all available rarities, mirroring the Transfer Market functionality.
- Improved Rush Match Engagement: Players who are inactive in Rush matches are now more likely to be removed.
Bug fixes for Ultimate Team include:
- Loan Item Display Fix: Corrected the incorrect display of some Player Items as Loan Items in the Season Pass.
- Player Item Position Fix: Addressed unintentional changes in Player Item positions after editing tactics.
Career Mode and Clubs Enhancements
Both Career Mode and Clubs receive updates in Title Update #6:
- Career Mode: Non-academy players can now earn PlayStyles, goalkeeper Youth Prospects have a chance to develop two PlayStyles+, Tactical Vision presets have been updated, winter weather has been added to Training Drills, and the list of available ICONs in Player Career has been updated. Several bugs have also been addressed, including issues with Live Starting Point, club creation, trophy display, and unlimited PlayStyle earning.
- Clubs: Winter weather visuals have been added to Drop-In matches, and new VR Room and Passing Drill facilities have been introduced. Bug fixes include enabling signature celebrations in League Matches, correcting PlayStyle display issues, and resolving limited goalkeeper view at Kenilworth Road stadium.
General, Audio, and Visual Updates
Title Update #6 delivers a range of general improvements, including a new winter theme for the menus. The Tactical and Possession views can now be toggled on the Team Tactic screen. Various updates have been made to kits, stadiums, celebrations, and other visual and audio elements. Stability issues during co-op online matches have been addressed, along with balancing adjustments for lower-rated teams on Legendary Difficulty.
This comprehensive update underscores EA’s ongoing efforts to refine and enhance the EA Sports FC 25 experience. The First Frost update not only delivers a festive visual overhaul but also introduces crucial gameplay improvements and addresses key issues across various game modes.
