00:01More player control, more fluidity, and more changes led by you.
00:05There's so much that's new to gameplay this year.
00:08We addressed AI defending, reinvented corners,
00:12reworked attacking runs dribbling under pressure and fluid one-twos,
00:16and of course, retuned fundamentals to reduce intercept backs,
00:20rebalance playstyles, and deliver on more of the improvements you care about most.
00:24Let's dive in, starting with something you've called out over and over,
00:28AI defending. Your feedback is clear.
00:32Manual defending should be the best way to stop your opponent.
00:35So we've tackled that from a number of angles this year,
00:38taking power away from the AI and giving it to you when you are defending.
00:43You'll feel the difference as soon as you take control.
00:46Your player will jockey more responsibly.
00:49You'll also have a larger tackling range, a larger interception range,
00:52and a larger blocking range when defending manually.
00:55For example, the AI isn't quick enough to cut off the angle,
00:59and can't quite reach to make the interception.
01:01But when you take control, that quicker jockey can get you into position,
01:06and you're able to reach farther to win the ball.
01:09We've also minimized AI auto-tackles and competitive gameplay.
01:13The AI will still be able to win the ball if your opponent dribbles right into them,
01:17but they'll almost never lunge for the ball or reach into a challenge.
01:21And we've loosened teammate contain and team press in the defensive third.
01:26The AI will still get into solid defensive positions,
01:29but taking manual control will give you more tools to stop your opponent.
01:33We've also reinvented corners to reduce luck and continue to reward skill.
01:39In FC 27, corners are split into two phases.
01:43One to prepare your pass and one that gives you creative control over your run.
01:47Pick your spot and power up your cross.
01:50Then, you'll have a few seconds to lose your marker so you can time your run to arrive at the
01:55perfect moment.
01:57This unlocks so much set-piece creativity,
01:59and equal amounts of set-piece chaos we see in leagues around the world.
02:03In attack, you'll have more control over how your teammates run off the ball.
02:08New creative runs completely reinvent how the attacking AI makes runs to give you options going forward.
02:14Just like top strikers around the world, your teammates will now curl along the back line
02:20and hold their runs, giving you more time to spot and pick a pass.
02:24These curved runs help your players find open space,
02:27and avoid defenders that could slow their momentum.
02:30You can now trigger these curved runs, bending them around the back line to set up the perfect pass.
02:36You'll see more realistic movement from your teammates in authentic gameplay as well.
02:40Not just with how they make runs, but also how they look with more natural and composed animations.
02:46Look out for the career deep dive and the pitch notes for all of the details
02:50on how we're driving realism in authentic gameplay.
02:53New off-balance dribbling is another way we've made gameplay more fluid.
02:57Elite dribblers will maintain control of the ball as they stumble and ride challenges.
03:02This was inspired by the likes of Pedri and Musiala,
03:05who find creative ways to keep the ball under control even as tackles fly in.
03:10We've also improved one-twos and quick passing sequences.
03:14Players maintain speed more effectively and accelerate more responsibly.
03:19This happens at the animation level, making it feel like one fluid action to give you more freedom of movement
03:24after making a pass.
03:26Those tiny details have a huge impact on your experience,
03:30which is why we've really invested in gameplay fundamentals again this year.
03:34Here's what we've improved based on your feedback.
03:37Last year, we put a lot of time into helping you retain possession after winning the ball back.
03:42While we solved for a lot of situations, there was more work to be done, particularly after interceptions.
03:48To make that next step, we fundamentally changed how defenders treat interceptions.
03:54Instead of prioritizing blocking the pass, players will now prioritize controlling the ball,
04:00yielding more consistent outcomes and helping you retain possession.
04:05Each shot type has been carefully tuned in FC27 to shine where they would in a real match,
04:12rewarding you more for choosing the right one in the right situation
04:16and ensuring there's less of an all-finesse or all-load-driven meta.
04:21We know this is a huge topic in the community,
04:23and we're continuing to rework the balance between playstyles and attributes
04:28to ensure playstyles don't overshadow other aspects of a player.
04:32In FC27, attributes will be more impactful to a player's abilities,
04:38and it's likely something will continue to balance throughout the year.
04:42Check out the pitch notes for even more detail on this.
04:46Refined heading accuracy and more variability in how crosses fly in
04:50will deliver more danger in the box and give you more ways to attack your opponent.
04:55This variability makes crossing even more about your skill.
04:59Your aim, power, and timing will be the difference between a hopeful pass and a pinpoint cross.
05:07We've attacked this from multiple angles.
05:09Defenders won't be able to commit physical challenges from behind,
05:12nor will they be able to simply run into the dribbler to win the ball.
05:16And attackers have been given even more tools to withstand tackles,
05:20from more consistent shielding to the new off-balance dribbling that we mentioned earlier.
05:25Each of these fundamental changes is designed to deliver on what we've heard from you over the last year,
05:31and because we know that feedback will continue, so will our work to listen and improve.
05:36We're really excited about the gameplay in FC27, giving you more control over the outcome of matches,
05:43delivering more fluidity you've been asking for, and making sure that the fundamentals reflect your feedback.
05:50Check out the pitch notes now for even more gameplay details,
05:53and stay tuned for more info on FC27 in our upcoming deep dives and on social.
05:59Pre-order the FC27 Ultimate Plus Edition now to get an international icon in FC27,
06:06a new Hall of Fut player pick, up to 10,000 FC points and more.
06:10That's true for you.
06:15Let's see in the beginning.
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