New EA Sports FC 27 information points to significant changes for
Ultimate Team Icons and Heroes. According to the latest details, Icons
are receiving higher minimum ratings, a complete gameplay rebalance, and
more authentic attributes, while some players are also expected to
change status between the Hero and Icon categories.
Icons Receive Higher Ratings and Gameplay Rebalance
The biggest reported change by insiders is an increase in the minimum overall rating for Icons. Instead of starting at 86 OVR, every Icon would now begin at 88 OVR in EA FC 27.
- The minimum Icon rating would be increased from 86 OVR to 88 OVR.
- Attributes will be completely rebalanced.
- PlayStyles will also be reworked.
- Icons will be retuned to better reflect their real-life performances.
The source states that these adjustments are intended to make every Icon more usable throughout Ultimate Team. It also notes that the 85+ Icon included as a pre-order bonus would feature lower-rated Icons than the standard Icon pool.
Hero and Icon Status Swaps
The report also claims that EA is changing the status of selected Ultimate Team legends. Some Heroes are expected to be promoted to Icon status, while certain existing Icons could be reclassified as Heroes. No names have been mentioned, and the source does not specify which players would be affected by the reported changes.
