"The time has come to relinquish dreams of Fifa's successor one day emulating old rival Pro Evolution Soccer in part because its developer doesn't want it to. Throughout the development of FC 26, EA met with a panel of influencers and community representatives to directly drive design decisions. The result is a football experience split into two. Offline it's a sim, where ratings and fatigue come to the fore."
"Offline, it's a refreshing call. In career mode, for instance, matches are as sedately paced as they've been from any FC or Fifa in recent memory. Tactics matter. Stats differentials such as ball control, and vision, matter. Even weather effects such as wind and the state of the pitch matter, with the ball sticking and/or skidding on wet turf. Patient build-up play is welcomed, and it's possible to unpick a defence without 17 flicks of the skill stick."
"Indeed, after some stagnant years, manager mode feels like the purists' way to play. The new career carousel means results affect job stability, with bosses being sacked or poached by other clubs. For the first time, that leads to CPU-controlled teams adopting their incoming gaffer's tactics, lending welcome variety. Added to that are random events such as training injuries, or one-off headaches."
EA Sports FC 26 separates offline and online experiences to serve different player preferences. Offline play functions as a simulation, where player ratings, fatigue, tactics, ball-control stats and weather influence match pace and outcomes. Online play is tuned as an esport emphasizing quick, attack-focused action and higher scoring. Manager and career modes introduce a career carousel affecting job stability, CPU teams adopting incoming managers' tactics, and random events like training injuries and matchday absences. Legacy presentation issues remain, but improved managerial mechanics and realistic match-feel create a cerebral alternative to Ultimate Team, which continues to face criticism for gambling-like pack mechanics.
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