EA Sports has outlined several planned changes to Ultimate Team in its November Developer Notes. The main priorities include making Evolutions more rewarding, improving access to selected Campaign Players, addressing duplicate Holographic cards and reviewing Champions rewards. EA also confirmed that it has no current plans to bring back individual Challenge rewards in SBCs, despite player feedback about the Streamlined format.
🧬Evolutions and Campaign Players
EA is exploring adjustments to make Evolutions more rewarding throughout the season. The developer acknowledges that they need to play a more meaningful role in squad building while remaining balanced with other FUT rewards. Starting with UEFA Road to the Knockouts, EA is also adjusting access to selected Campaign Players, with the aim of making certain cards easier to obtain when new promotions launch.
👕Squad Diversity and Gameplay
EA recognizes that Ultimate Team squads are becoming increasingly similar. Alongside improvements to Evolutions and Campaign Player availability, the team is exploring gameplay adjustments to make different player types and playing styles more effective.
🧩Streamlined SBCs and Duplicate Cards
EA addressed concerns about the removal of individual Challenge reward packs, explaining that their value is considered when calculating SBC Item Score requirements. However, there are currently no plans to restore individual rewards. The developer is also investigating changes to prevent Holographic and standard versions of the same player from appearing together in packs and Player Picks, including FUT Champions TOTW Picks.
ðŸ†Champions Rewards
EA is reviewing feedback about Champions rewards and monitoring how players use the new Champions Token Store. Although FC 27 introduced additional FUT Coins earned during matches, the developer acknowledges that the rewards may not feel as significant as those received at the end of the competition.
Finally, EA will host a live FUT Developer Q&A on Discord on November 13 at 9:00 AM PCT, where players can submit questions through the dedicated channel.