EA FC 27 will launch on September 25th. While Beta content doesn’t represent the final version, approximately 80% or more of the gameplay changes and new Ultimate Team features observed in current testing are likely to be retained in the official release.
Based on the current Beta experience, one of the biggest changes in FUT 27 is the significantly increased freedom of gameplay. Ultimate Team has also added more new features, further enhancing the gaming experience.
Next, IGGM.com breaks down the biggest changes found in EA FC 27 Beta and explains what they could mean at launch.
Formation
One of the most obvious changes in FC 27 Beta is that formations no longer have only one fixed meta. 4-2-3-1 remains a relatively safe choice, while 4-4-2 and 4-3-1-2 are better suited for Counter Attack and Pressing. 4-3-3 paired with False 9, and 4-2-1-3 with two CDMs or CMs also perform well.
Players are finally starting to actively move around instead of standing still and waiting for passes. Players are also positioning themselves more accurately according to formation instructions, and teams are re-establishing their attacking formations more quickly after regaining possession.
This means that FIFA 27’s tactical setup may be more important than before, with more freedom in choosing different formations. You can choose from multiple meta styles and use FC coins to build different teams.
Player Runs
Player Runs are a noticeable improvement in FUT 27 Beta experience. AI players don’t react to player actions immediately like in previous FIFA games; instead, they provide runs with a slight delay. This change is especially noticeable in the build-up phase; you need to control the ball first and give other players some time before they start making runs.
In the final third, player runs become significantly faster. If an attacker finds space ahead, they will quickly move forward, creating obvious opportunities for forward runs even when using a short-passing style in FC 27.
The new L1 and L1+R1 runs are also worth noting. L1 is better suited for Counter Attacks because the player’s sprint speed after starting is relatively high. L1+R1 allows the player to continue advancing along an arc, making it more suitable for Possession Play and Long Ball.
Shooting Meta
Box-inside Finesse Shots are relatively harder to score, even with Gold Finesse Shot PlayStyle, Goalkeeper in FIFA 27 can often make the save. In contrast, Box-out Finesse Shots are more effective.
Even without the corresponding PlayStyle, as long as the shooting stats are high enough and the distance is within 20 meters, there is a chance to score directly.
Power Shot is also very strong. IGGM.com found that many cards without Power Shot PlayStyles in FUT 27 can reliably complete long shots, especially within 30 meters.
Lengthy
While Lengthy is still valuable in FC 27, IGGM.com’s tests showed its impact is not as pronounced as before. Even explosive players can more easily evade lengthy central defenders.
Therefore, instead of using all tall and strong players in the entire squad, consider pairing tall and powerful players with small and quick players. This allows you to utilize physical advantages and build up your stats using agility when opponents use low defenses and actively block long balls.
Skill Moves
The new Stepover is very useful for five-star skillers. Although the animation appears long, the actual movement speed in FUT 27 gameplay is not slow, and you can exit the animation at any time.
Corners are one of the more noticeable issues in the current FC 27 Beta. The new Corner Kick has a very long turnaround time; the wait between selecting Power and Direction and actually kicking off is quite noticeable. In comparison, a quick short corner followed by a power shot seems more practical.
Squad
In EA FC 27, the importance of Squads has increased further. Players with high stats have a significant advantage in running, shooting, and passing, so not every card needs a complete PlayStyles combination. If a player has sufficiently high stats, missing certain PlayStyles can be compensated for to some extent.
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Chain Evolutions and SBC
FUT 27 new Chain Evolutions are displayed separately from regular Evolutions, providing you with more flexible card upgrade options. At each stage, you can choose from different Upgrades and PlayStyles, and during Evolution, you can readjust your previous choices, giving your player more freedom in their development path.
SBC system has also been adjusted. Each card earns SBC points based on its rating and rarity, and a squad can contain a maximum of 30 cards. If you don’t have enough cards in your club to complete an SBC, you can rebuild your squad without any apparent limit on the number of times.
Therefore, this system is more convenient if you want to quickly clear out many low-rating cards accumulated in your FC 27 Club. When building a squad, you can also hold down X to select up to 30 cards at once, eliminating the need to add them manually one by one and significantly reducing the time required to complete an SBC.
The changes showcased in EA FC 27 Beta have provided players with a more diverse gameplay experience than FC 26. If most of these changes are retained in the official release, FUT 27 will undoubtedly offer a more free-flowing experience than its predecessor, and will also demand a greater understanding of tactical setup and squad building.
With the official release date approaching on September 25th, EA may announce more gameplay adjustments. For players preparing to jump into FUT 27, IGGM.com can help them more easily create their desired team compositions and quickly adapt to the new version.