Real-Time Upgrades For Domestic League Wins
Spark your Ultimate Team with Black Friday: Thunderstruck! Dynamic players (including current stars and ICONS) will receive in-game upgrades based on their real-world performances in their club’s next domestic league match. Thunderstruck ICONS will be upgraded based on the performance of one of their former clubs!
Each upgrade will be as exciting as the players themselves, affecting their Ratings, PlayStyles, and Roles to help them shine on the pitch. Player items are eligible for upgrades starting November 29. See below for how players will achieve their upgrades:
Thunderstruck Upgrades [Men’s Leagues incl. ICONS]
Club wins 2 matches in the next 5 Domestic League matches = 2x Playstyles & Role+
Club scores 6 goals in the next 5 Domestic League matches = Plus 1 OVR & 1 Role+
Thunderstruck Upgrades [Women’s Leagues incl. ICONS]
Club wins 1 match in the next 5 Domestic League Matches = 2x Playstyles & Role+
Club scores 4 goals in the next 5 Domestic League matches = Plus 1 OVR & new Role+
Thunderstruck & Thunderstruck ICON items will be available in Football Ultimate Team as part of the Black Friday release from Friday November 29, 14:00 UTC
STRIKE QUICKLY WITH FLASH SBCS
Black Friday limited-time SBCs are back! Watch for flash challenges throughout Thunderstruck and work towards exciting rewards before time runs out.
For the second year in a row, ‘Flash’ Flashback player SBCs will return, featuring special versions of select players! Be sure to check the Squad Building Challenges section in-game, as these SBCs will only be available for 24 hours!
‘BEST-OF’ CAMPAIGN PLAYERS
Lightning strikes twice during Black Friday: Thunderstruck with the return of top Team of the Week players and fan-favorite campaign players from the season so far in Ultimate Team. Add these top performers and standout stars to your squad throughout the week, with ‘Best-of’ TOTW players available in packs from November 27 until December 6, and ‘Best-of’ campaign players featured from November 28 until December 6.
PRIME HERO UPGRADES
On Thursday, November 28, all 14 Origin Club Hero items from the FC25 Pre-order offer will receive their “Prime” upgrade! These players will automatically be upgraded, with enhanced OVR, Stats, PlayStyles, and a brand-new Illustrated action shot!
Keep an eye out for the release of Prime Heroes in packs this Black Friday weekend!
GET REWARDED FOR DAILY ENGAGEMENT
Make progress every day toward greater rewards with the Daily Login Upgrade SBC, which refreshes every 24 hours as part of a week-long completionist Objective to unlock more for your Ultimate Team.
Additionally, keep an eye out for new Upgrade SBC content daily, available from now until the end of Black Friday weekend.
SEASON 3: Winter Champions
Celebrate the competitive spirit with a brand-new player program, highlighting clubs at the top of the table and those fighting to stay out of the relegation zone.
Each Winter Champions player is eligible for a +2 OVR & PlayStyle upgrade based on their club's league position as of January 3. The first batch of Winter Champions will be featured in the Season Ladder, focusing on the Premier League race, with additional releases planned in Squad Building Challenges throughout Season 3.
Season 3 also introduces an exciting new way to earn SP in Ultimate Team! Traditional Daily and Weekly Objectives will be replaced by One Nation Live Friendly Objectives, offering fresh challenges every week. These objectives will spotlight major FUT Nations, starting with this season’s World Tour focus: Argentina. SP will still be earned through Weekly Play Games Objectives and Campaign experiences, providing plenty of ways to progress!
Black Friday Mode Mastery
As part of the Black Friday celebrations, we’re excited to introduce changes to Champions, Rivals, and Squad Battles with the all-new Mode Mastery program. Competing weekly in these modes will reward you with Champs Mastery, Rivals Mastery, and Squad Battles Mastery player items.
These Mastery player items can be exchanged for Packs, Picks, and even more Mode Mastery players throughout the Season via Mode Mastery Exchange SBCs. Some rewards include an 88+ Base ICON Pick in exchange for 16 Mode Mastery Players (Champs, Rivals, and Squad Battles Mastery) or an 85+ x 30 pack in exchange for 6 Mode Mastery players.
A total of 28 Mode Mastery items can be earned in Season 3, with additional Champions, Squad Battles, and Rivals Mastery player items available in the FUT Store during the final week of the season.
Finally, we’re making an important adjustment to Champions Play-offs starting in Season 3. To give players more flexibility and a better chance to compete, the number of Play-off matches per attempt will increase from 5 to 6. You’ll now need to secure 3 wins out of 6 matches to qualify for Champions Finals.
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