EA SPORTS FC 26

Jimbeam3678 · 23 Nov 2025 at 21:28

Andybtsn said:
That's the problem, online gaming is now just too competitive, hence everyone uses the same players, same format, same ways of scoring, nothing is fun about it anymore. And ultimately, no one likes losing, so they start resenting the game.

Champs has become th eonly 'enjoyable' mode, Rivals is just exhausting, I honestly can't believe the standard of player I'm playing in Division 5.

Glad it isn’t just me! I got to div 3 a few weeks ago and came back down to earth with a massive bump. Currently in Div5 facing skill cancelling, playing lock sweat lords every other game.

Quinnaay · 24 Nov 2025 at 21:01

Not played since arc raiders probably since I last posted in here. Gameplay is just awful now I don’t know what they did but it’s just like playing squad battles.

I preferred the start where it’s more manual and less AI driven I’m terrible at defending myself but it’s a much more entertaining game when you can dribble about and actually get rewarded for controlling your defence.

Along with that rewards aren’t worth playing for I was in division 1 before the reset and I’ve been in division 3 since I haven’t touched rivals as it’s not worth my time.

Jimbeam3678 · 24 Nov 2025 at 21:26

Couldn’t agree more, just wish I could find a different game I like playing. Tried COD and sim racing got bored of both pretty quickly. The latter cost me a fortune

Andybtsn · 24 Nov 2025 at 21:48

I’ve gone back to old gen fc again :cry:

I’m enjoying COD so that helps me not go insane playing EAFC. I need to try arc raiders

Jimbeam3678 · 25 Nov 2025 at 07:37

Andybtsn said:
I’ve gone back to old gen fc again

I’m enjoying COD so that helps me not go insane playing EAFC. I need to try arc raiders

I'm envious of you both finding another game

fantasticCG · 15 Dec 2025 at 18:22

The game is finished

Robbo · 15 Dec 2025 at 18:25

I gave up on it a few weeks ago, just too frustrating to be enjoyable and the content seems largely pointless/repetitive.

Fry750 · 15 Dec 2025 at 20:12

Yeah, wish I hadn't bothered this year. I REALLY wish PES still existed though

jonneymendoza · 15 Dec 2025 at 20:23

Fry750 said:
Yeah, wish I hadn't bothered this year. I REALLY wish PES still existed though

Same

Jimbeam3678 · 15 Dec 2025 at 21:21

It’s so boring to play, like someone said earlier it’s like playing squad battles. I plan to revisit it whenever the next patch drops. Until then I have our house extension to keep me occupied!

fantasticCG · 16 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Will 2k make a game? I feel they wouldn't have to try very hard to beat this game

MR_Punk · 16 Dec 2025 at 10:18

I think if you stay away from rivals it's not half as bad.

Andybtsn · 16 Dec 2025 at 11:06

Jimbeam3678 said:
It’s so boring to play, like someone said earlier it’s like playing squad battles. I plan to revisit it whenever the next patch drops. Until then I have our house extension to keep me occupied!

Snap, we're having an extension starting in Feb. Not sure it will take me away from the PS5 though, for my sins I'm still playing WL each week and getting my rival wins in. For very little reward mind. Old gen EAFC is so much better than next gen. I just want a decent player to grind for. I am still playing with Pina up top

Jimbeam3678 · 16 Dec 2025 at 12:20

I meant the extension was a welcome distraction from playing Ea Fc.

It’s frustrating as I enjoyed last years game and really liked this years iteration at the start. Now it’s boring and tedious, I really wish it wasn’t

If you have any questions re extension let me know, we’re 9 weeks in and currently having the electrics done.

Andybtsn · 16 Dec 2025 at 12:36

Jimbeam3678 said:
I meant the extension was a welcome distraction from playing Ea Fc.

It’s frustrating as I enjoyed last years game and really liked this years iteration at the start. Now it’s boring and tedious, I really wish it wasn’t

If you have any questions re extension let me know, we’re 9 weeks in and currently having the electrics done.

I find it exactly the same as 25! Unfortunately I need my football fix so will never give it up

- I hate they nerfed GK movement, its far too easy to score at the best of times.

Thanks man. I was going to do a build log on here when we start.

MR_Punk · 17 Dec 2025 at 14:40

Andybtsn said:
Snap, we're having an extension starting in Feb. Not sure it will take me away from the PS5 though, for my sins I'm still playing WL each week and getting my rival wins in. For very little reward mind. Old gen EAFC is so much better than next gen. I just want a decent player to grind for. I am still playing with Pina up top

Pina? Come on Andy you are better than that

Andybtsn · 17 Dec 2025 at 14:47

MR_Punk said:
Pina? Come on Andy you are better than that

Day 1 pull, I was the OG, she ain't going nowhere, until I pack someone better! (and I have 1m coins just sat there

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MR_Punk · 17 Dec 2025 at 14:55

Andybtsn said:
Day 1 pull, I was the OG, she ain't going nowhere, until I pack someone better! (and I have 1m coins just sat there )

I'm really thinking of buying the Henry Icon but even though I have the coins the tight northerner in my won't pull the trigger

MR_Punk · 19 Dec 2025 at 12:49

I've been testing a 3412 formation out the past few days. Its very fun but its either I batter a team or I get battered - the most arcady formation I've tried.

Andybtsn · 19 Dec 2025 at 12:55

MR_Punk said:
I've been testing a 3412 formation out the past few days. Its very fun but its either I batter a team or I get battered - the most arcady formation I've tried.

Unfortunately 451 which 95% of the player bases uses seems to exploit most formations. I've tried 3atb too and its fun but just frustrating when the novelty wears off. I am just playing a 433 but inverted and attacking fullbacks, I get caught out a lot, but the pros often outweigh the cons.