EA Sports FC 25 Unveils TOTY Squads and Major Gameplay Refresh Update Today

A new update for EA Sports FC 25 has just landed today, January 16, unveiling the much-anticipated Team of the Year squads. Surprisingly, this release seems to be the highlight in the gaming realm today with no other major announcements in sight.

Voting for this year’s Ultimate Team (UT) Teams of the Year kicked off last week, so if you managed to get your votes in, you’re likely eager to see if your selections made the cut. Either way, it seems like EA has given you a solid reason to dive back into FC 25.

In a classic twist, EA has continued their tradition with two finalized TOTY XIs – one for men and another for women. The included graphics in the tweets below offer a thorough rundown of the players featured, so I’ll spare you the exhaustive list of names. However, you can easily find all the details if you’re curious.

These TOTY cards begin rolling into the game starting January 17, with the attackers first to take the stage. Midfielders follow suit on January 19, while defenders and goalkeepers close out the lineup on January 21. This Ultimate Team pool enriches further with the full TOTY rosters arriving between January 23 and January 31, and expect a special addition of a 12th man and woman on January 24 for that perfect balance.

Alongside the TOTY excitement, EA has rolled out a significant update, which they describe as a “gameplay refresh.” According to EA, this is “the most significant mid-season gameplay overhaul we’ve ever made based on your feedback.” Quite the bold claim, isn’t it?

For the full notes on the update, here are the key highlights:

– Major revamps to gameplay essentials such as passing, shooting, goalkeeping, and defending.
– Addressed issues where defenders frequently catching up to dribblers.
– Enhanced offensive play, promoting smoother ball movement.
– Reduced incidence of tacklebacks and AI interceptions.

For those revisiting FC 25 to explore the TOTY updates, check out our guides which cover the best tactics codes, formations, and rising young stars to snag in career mode.