Christmas has come early for EA FC 25 fans as the First Frost Title Update drops on all platforms, bringing major changes and new additions to the beloved soccer game.
Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the latest update, including the full list of patch notes.
Table of contents
- What’s in the First Frost Update in EA FC 25?
- FC IQ and Gameplay revamp
- Rush match length reduced
- New Ultimate Team Player Items
- Major Career Mode enhancements
- New Star Heads and Celebrations
- Gameplay
- Ultimate Team
- Career Mode
- Clubs
- General, audio, and visual
What’s in the First Frost Update in EA FC 25?
The First Frost Update (Title Update 6) is the biggest update of the FC 25 cycle so far, introducing 50 changes and quality-of-life improvements such as bug fixes, new features, and much more. First, let’s take a look at some of the standout adjustments EA has made!
FC IQ and Gameplay revamp
To keep things fresh and fun, EA has given FC IQ and the overall gameplay experience a bit of a makeover. This includes improved defensive logic for tracking runs during kick-off and the addition of two new player roles, the Classic 10 for the CAM position and the Wide Half for the CDM position. To further diversify strategic options, 13 new player Focuses have also been introduced.
Gameplay enhancements are here. Screenshot by Dot Esports Rush match length reduced
Based on player and data feedback, EA has decided to decrease the Rush match length in Ultimate Team from seven minutes to five minutes. In 95 percent of all seven-minute Rush matches, the team leading by the fifth minute ended up winning the match. It’s hoped that this change will make for faster-paced gameplay while still allowing for those rewarding comeback moments.
New Ultimate Team Player Items
Ultimate Team users will be able to get their hands on over 100 new Player Items, which will become available following a Squad Update that will drop shortly after the First Frost Update. The newly available Player Items include fan favorites such as David De Gea, Mats Hummels, Alexis Sanchez, and Sergi Roberto.
Major Career Mode enhancements
The First Frost Update oversees a host of upgrades to Manager and Player Career Mode, including the expansion of PlayStyle progression for GK youth prospects, new playable Icons, and improvements to facial features and shapes of Youth Academy and Create Your Club players.
Career Mode will also see the introduction of winter weather in training drills if the upcoming match is held in snow conditions, offering a more authentic preparation experience. Enabling the Weather Effects Setting will not only change the visual atmosphere but also impact gameplay during these drills, making certain activities like dribbling more challenging.