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All game mode changes in EA FC 25: Champions and more

Champs just got sweatier!

In EA FC 25, the Champions Finals might be one of the hardest things to get into if you love the Ultimate Team.

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The developers have informed the players about some significant changes being made to the Ultimate Team game modes. From the structures of the modes to their rewards, players will experience plenty of differences compared to the recent past. While we already know a bit about the modifications being made to Division Rivals, more information is now available from the developers.

EA FC 25 Champions Finals and Play-offs changes

EA Sports has made the Champions mode a lot more difficult in EA FC 25 than what it used to be in EA FC 24. For starters, you’ll need to win 3 out of 5 games to qualify for the Finals. Earlier, you had to win only 4 games out of 10 to qualify for the main stage.

Similarly, you’ll get to play 15 games in the Finals compared to 20 in EA FC 24. Earlier, a loss would get you 1 point, while a win would get you 4. In EA FC 25, you’ll get nothing for losing a game in the Finals. A win will get you a single point, and here are the new ranks and point requirements.

  • Rank 1: 15 points
  • Rank 2: 13 points
  • Rank 3: 11 points
  • Rank 4: 10 points
  • Rank 5: 9 points
  • Rank 6: 8 points
  • Rank 7: 7 points
  • Rank 8: 6 points
  • Rank 9: 4 points
  • Rank 10: 2 points

If you manage to qualify for the Finals, you’ll need to win at least 2 games to get rewards for your efforts. EA Sports has significantly buffed the Rank 1 rewards, and I believe that the remaining ranks will also have similar changes.

EA FC 25 Division Rivals changes

Division Rivals will be more rewarding as well, and there won’t be any checkpoints. Instead, you’ll have to get a certain number of points to either get promoted or avoid relegation. Your draws will reward you with a point, while wins will get you three.

Every week, you’ll need to get 5 wins to earn weekly rewards and 15 to get the upgraded rewards. Like Champions, Division Rivals will also get a boost in the rewards across all levels to ensure that EA FC 25 players are rewarded for their efforts.

EA FC 25 Squad Battles changes

Instead of having to play 40 games every week, you will need to complete and win 14 games. You can choose to play more games to help you finish objectives and evolutions, but the weekly Squad Battles grind will be significantly less in the upcoming title.

Additionally, Seasonal XPs will be removed as rewards for playing and grinding all game modes. EA Sports has announced that they will be working on alternate methods of providing XP to the players.


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