With every passing day, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of the FC 26, which is expected to be released this September. However, according to rumors, fans might have the opportunity to witness the teasers from as early as June. According to reports, the game will be available in two versions: Standard and Ultimate. While the Standard version is suited for players willing to start from scratch, the ultimate version will provide various perks such as a significant amount of FC 26 Coins.
Evolution of the Franchise
Over the years, the FC franchise has made a special place in the hearts of football and gaming fans alike. What started in 1993 as a standard football game has now become an icon in the world of gaming. Since 1993, Electronic Arts has always made advancements in the development of this franchise. The first breakthrough was made in the first-ever game of the franchise itself. FIFA International Soccer featured an isometric viewpoint in the game which was quite different from the bird’s eye view or the top view used in other games of that era.
Over the years, several changes were made to improve the overall gaming experience of the players. The most recent of these were seen in FC 25 where various new modes such as the popular Rush Mode and a separate Career Mode for Women were introduced. Apart from this, Tactical Fouls, new Dribbling Animations, and improved passing mechanisms were also brought in.
Transition from FIFA to FC Series
Over the years, the FIFA franchise has crafted an identity among fans associating itself with the FIFA brand which has been the guiding force of football around the world. But after the release of FIFA 23, there were some disagreements between EA and FIFA about the licensing fees paid to FIFA. This led to the end of the FIFA franchise and a new FC franchise was started by Electronic Arts, with FC 24 being the first game in this franchise.
Continuing on this legacy Electronic Arts will be launching FC 26 in September 2025. The game will be supported on various consoles like PS5, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox X/S. FC 26 will also be available for hand-held consoles like Nintendo Switch and the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2. Several sources speculate that apart from the usual versions, a Legacy version might also be available for the Nintendo Switch.
New Features and Speculation for FC 26
Apart from consoles, many fans will also be experiencing this spectacular game on their PCs. While the exact system requirements for FC 26 have not been confirmed, according to trusted sources FC 26 might have the following system requirements:
- OS- Windows 10 64-bit
- Storage- 100 GB available
- Memory- 8 GB RAM
- Processor- AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5 6600k
- Graphics- AMD RX 570 or Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti
Coming to the new additions in FC 26, sources confirm that the Mexican league Liga MX could make a comeback after the end of its exclusive deal with Konami. This will result in the addition of fully licensed clubs, players, and the stadium of Estadio Azteca from Mexico City. Talking about stadiums, there are chances that Everton’s new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock could also be featured in the game.
Perhaps one of the most important parts of any FC series is the heroes it contains. It is speculated that FC 26 will have heroes such as Michael Carrick, Jan Koller, Mario Mandzukic, Gilberto Silva etc. If there are any players who you would like to add to your team, you can buy FC 26 Coins and purchase them from the Transfer Market.
FC 26 will also be bringing several new technical advancements to this game. Rumors are that the game will be utilizing TRACAB technology to add more realism to the gameplay. For improving various aspects such as passing mechanisms, animations, and running styles, Electronic Arts will be bringing back the Frostbite Engine and Hypermotion Technology. Players might also encounter post-match interviews driven by AI, which will be based on their performance and decisions during the game.
It is also being speculated that Electronic Arts might provide an open-world feature in FC 26 where players would be able to interact with people and go around the city.
Conclusion
With the possibility of such exciting new features, the fans would be looking forward to getting their hands on the new FC 26. Although there has been no official confirmation from Electronic Arts as of yet, FC 26 could be available for pre-booking in July, shortly after the official announcement of the game.
The FC franchise has always been a fan-favourite and with every year, the love for this game seems to grow a little more. Just like its predecessors, we can hope that this year FC 26 will bring the same action-packed gameplay and the rush of adrenaline that the fans are expecting.