EA SPORTS FC 27 is finally here, and reviews are already in. Overall, EA SPORTS FC 27 is seen as a solid step forward, with improved gameplay and Career Mode standing out. The Grounds remains divisive, while FUT and monetisation continue to draw criticism.
7.4
Average Score (adjusted)
Confidence: Medium
Highly divisive
Reviews: 19
Top Review: Destructoid (9.0)
Spread: 7.0
⭐ 7 / 10
IGN concludes that EA Sports FC 27 is a game caught between two competing directions. The revamped passing and crossing, deeper Career Mode systems, and greater emphasis on strategy give more meaningful control and reflect the improvements that help build on the series’ strongest foundations. At the same time, those improvements are repeatedly undermined by inconsistent CPU behavior, lingering defensive issues, technical problems, slow menus, and an open-world hub that is disconnected from what fans want from a virtual soccer experience. So while the soccer itself is enjoyable, the series is still searching for the right balance between innovation and making the core game work the way it should.
⭐ 80 / 100
HobbyConsolas concludes EA Sports FC 27 is very good, another solid entry where nothing is revolutionary but The Grounds and gameplay tweaks make it one of the most enjoyable recent releases. Pros: The Grounds as a polished, identity-rich social hub with Paris, Argentina and London districts, fun activities from 1v1 to Rush and 11v11, Clubes integration with avatar progression, manual defending and less automated crossing, the Evasión corner mechanic, realistic contact and dribbling, a redesigned transfer system, and top-tier licenses. Cons: more of the same, a tired FUT loop, microtransactions and The Grounds monetisation, nothing revolutionary including the open world, and an exhausting annual model.
⭐ 7.5 / 10
Multiplayer.it concludes EA Sports FC 27 is a step forward and one of the best entries of the EA Sports FC era, scoring it 7.5 out of 10. Pros: more manual, skill-rewarding gameplay with improved interceptions and tackling, smarter attacking runs and crosses, new two-stage corners, the FUT Album collection with achievable rewards, split SBCs, dynamic OVR squad management, a TransferRoom-powered transfer market, and improved Realistic Gameplay with 30 sliders. Cons: goalkeepers remain weak and may have regressed, too many bugs, The Grounds losing population after the novelty fades with uncooperative teammates, and some questionable AI transfers.
⭐ 8 / 10
GamingBolt concludes EA Sports FC 27 is great but uneven, one of the series' better recent entries thanks to meaningful improvements, though its biggest additions don't stick the landing. Pros: long overdue Career Mode improvements with an overhauled multi-stage transfer system, granular negotiations, realistic club and player expectations, dynamic overalls, better AI squad building and pacing, plus solid on-pitch upgrades with greater manual control and more precise set pieces. Cons: The Grounds is the biggest disappointment, lacking content and polish with stiff movement, a dull town, shallow interactivity, and awkwardly voiced cutscenes.
⭐ 4 / 5
Hardcore Gamer concludes EA Sports FC 27 doesn't introduce a lot, but what it adds is substantial, with The Grounds as a meaningful, well-optimized addition and gameplay leaning further into simulation. Pros: The Grounds as a beautiful open world working like an interactive menu with fun party modes, the best Manager Career yet with a TransferRoom-powered rebuild and dynamic values, Player Career rivalries, Authentic Gameplay 2.0 as the most simulation-minded design in series history, and excellent audio. Cons: the rest feels untouched, The Grounds lacks voice chat and party modes go unpopulated, aiming is too precise with no shot feedback and aggressive defensive AI, and visuals are aging.
⭐ 9 / 10
Destructoid concludes EA FC 27 is the best FC since 2023 and finally a game of skill and talent. Pros: heavily nerfed defensive AI rewarding manual jockeying and tackling, reworked attacking AI with better curved and central runs, reduced PlayStyle impact, more Ultimate Team coins, offline Live Events, The Grounds as a strong casual mode with cosmetic-only monetization and seamless Pro Clubs integration, deeper Career Mode with installment transfers, modern clauses, Black Swan events and custom challenges, better console performance, and high difficulty that rewards mastery. Cons: the new corner system risks being exploitable, a tougher early grind, uncertain coin economy after the first seasons, and the precedent of FC 26's post-launch AI buffs leaving doubts about gameplay stability.
⭐ 4 / 5
Daily Star concludes EA Sports FC 27 is the number one soccer game this year, scoring it 4 out of 5. Pros: The Grounds as a fun community-driven open-world social space for 1v1s, minigames and Rush, a big Clubs update with Leagues, Playoffs and 11v11 Tournaments, gameplay improvements with better spatial awareness, curved runs and momentum dribbling, redesigned set pieces, easier tackling, sharper keepers, more player personality, deeper transfer market, and superb visuals. Cons: The Grounds feels gimmicky with unproven long-term potential, and the main game is largely an annual iteration with minor tweaks.
⭐ 3.5 / 5
The Independent concludes EA Sports FC 27 is not The Grounds-breaking but still fun, a solid football game. Pros: The Grounds as an enjoyable social playground with distinct districts and engaging minigames, a revamped Career Mode transfer system with multi-week negotiations and bidding wars, dynamic ratings, more skill-based through balls with smarter runs, easier tackling, and better player models. Cons: The Grounds isn't groundbreaking and echoes NBA 2K's The City, Ultimate Team is mostly unchanged and still microtransaction-heavy, tackling tweaks overcorrected so the ball sticks to defenders, Authentic mode is slow and scrappy with few chances, clipping issues, and familiar presentation.
⭐ 1 / 5
Radio Times concludes EA Sports FC 27 is a new low and calling it supremely disappointing. Pros: almost none, aside from The Grounds being pretty and Mbappé's stilted voice acting being oddly endearing. Cons: worse monetisation with a £139.99 pre-order Ultimate Plus Edition, the most inconsequential gameplay changes in years with AI and dribbling tweaks actually making it worse than FC 26, the same pace-abusing meta and identical-feeling matches, The Grounds as a dull NBA 2K The City knock-off with reskinned mini-games, unchanged Clubs and Career Mode, and £60-70 a year for barely evolved gameplay plus Season Passes.
⭐ 7.5 / 10
XGN concludes EA Sports FC 27 is a very good football game that scores a wonder goal, but the VAR is still holding them back. Pros: significantly better gameplay with computer hand-holding removed, making attacking fun and defending skill-based, the Ultimate Team Gallery mode finally nails the Panini sticker book feeling with permanent cards and good rewards, a more realistic and unpredictable Career Mode transfer market built with TransferRoom, and Player Career rivalries adding depth. Cons: The Grounds feels disappointing and half-baked as little more than a hub, with an early push toward cosmetic spending, pay-to-win remains in Ultimate Team, gameplay still needed more work, and past post-launch patches ruining gameplay leave doubts that these improvements will last.
⭐ 7.5 / 10
Indigo Geek concludes EA Sports FC 27 is essentially "FC 26.5", too continuist, though The Grounds and Liga MX's return give it identity and make it a fuller package, especially for Mexican players. Pros: The Grounds is genuinely different and fun as a social hub with casual minigames, Liga MX returns after four years, solid gameplay, some Ultimate Team improvements, and a strong soundtrack. Cons: very few significant changes from FC 26, microtransactions remain in several modes including The Grounds, minimal visual evolution, bugs in The Grounds minigames, a Season Pass affecting Career and Clubs, and The Grounds being a casual side mode rather than the open-world revolution it suggested.
⭐ 8 / 10
Meristation concludes EA Sports FC 27 is a quality leap and the best entry since the series dropped the FIFA name. Pros: the most requested gameplay fixes finally arrive with better allied CPU defending, more reliable goalkeepers, and far more satisfying set pieces, The Grounds is a great addition built around addictive Clubes and Rush modes with RPG-style progression, FUT and Seasons remain addictive with reduced defensive automatisms and a new gallery system, impressive licenses and stadium atmosphere, and a generous single-player offering. Cons: through-ball abuse still dominates competitive play, FUT menus need a deep renovation, and microtransactions remain present in the main modes including FC Points.
⭐ 7 / 10
Insider Gaming concludes EA Sports FC 27 is very good, scoring it 7 out of 10, a solid football game with gameplay that hits the top corner. Pros: competitive play finally demands manual defending that rewards skill, Authentic mode pacing is perfect, smooth passing and better 1-2s, viable crossing and headers, deep Career Mode with TransferRoom and Dynamic Overalls, nice Ultimate Team Gallery additions and more coins, and lifelike player models. Cons: The Grounds is a lackluster, hollow headline addition with recycled minigames, menus remain slow and disjointed, recurring server issues and broken rewards, changes feel patchable rather than a full new game, and post-launch patches could undo the improvements as with FC 26.
⭐ 85 / 100
COGconnected concludes EA Sports FC 27 is the strongest entry in the series to date, with small changes bringing big improvements. Pros: The Grounds has real potential as an open social hub with distinct districts, mentors, quick 1v1-3v3 matches, Rush, 11v11 Clubs and experimental modes, weaker AI defending that puts control back in the player's hands with improved attacking runs, rewarding Simulation mode, reworked two-stage corners, time-saving point-based SBCs, the FUT Gallery collection, customizable Evolutions, offline alternatives for online events, and refined Career transfers. Cons: only minor changes overall, the Season Pass, pay-to-win aspects that show more in online matches, and a still bloated Career Mode.
⭐ 8.5 / 10
But Why Tho? concludes EA Sports FC 27 plays like soccer should and is the strongest FC since dropping the FIFA name, scoring it 8.5 out of 10. Pros: a rebuilt defensive system rewarding human defending, a timing-based header mechanic, curved runs and smarter crossing, reworked corners, better keeper positioning, dribbling that punishes skill-spam, a Career transfer overhaul with xTV data and clauses, Dynamic OVR and realistic club identities, The Grounds as a fun social hub, and Ultimate Team's Gallery and solo-friendly progression. Cons: The Grounds lacks cultural depth, it's locked out of PS4 and Xbox One, success depends on community and updates, commentary feels lacking, and FUT's health is uncertain until the economy settles.
⭐ 7.25 / 10
Game Informer's verdict is that EA Sports FC 27 is a familiar but enjoyable entry whose smaller tweaks matter more than its headline feature. Pros: fluid and dynamic gameplay, nerfed CPU-assisted defense that rewards manual defending and player skill, new teammate runs, more corner control, through balls requiring better aim, the Ultimate Team Gallery with re-graded sets, more starting coins and tradeable items in Ultimate Team, and more granular Career changes including Dynamic OVR, a Tension meter for negotiations, and unexpected events. Cons: The Grounds is not a destination mode with weak gameplay and limited ambition, casuals will struggle there, frantic player-switching and dumb CPU teammate moves can make the game feel old, the Gallery is presented like a trophy room without that interaction, Player Career's rivalry system is too barebones, and shaky CPU determinations can undermine Career changes such as players requesting transfers at the first offer.
⭐ 7.5 / 10
PC Games thinks EA Sports FC 27 is a good football game that lacks a convincing reason to exist as a new entry. The main pros are the enjoyable core football, with Authentic offering slower, more tactical play and Competitive adding more personal responsibility through manual defending, plus a sensibly cleaned-up Manager Career and a completely problem-free PC experience. The main cons are Ultimate Team, which remains fun at its core but keeps players under pressure through its lootbox pack system and heavy time or real-money demands, and The Grounds, the flagship new open-world feature, which works but feels unnecessary and is little more than ballast rather than real innovation. Online Seasons feels very much like FC 26, the Player Career surprised little, and overall much of the game feels strongly like last year's installment.
⭐ 8 / 10
DayOne thinks EA Sports FC 27 is a solid but very iterative entry in the series. The main pros are the improved football and play mechanics, with more realistic headers, looser and more realistic ball physics, and a greater demand for player input, plus strong football gameplay all around, The Grounds as a cool and needed community addition, and the FUT Gallery as a nice progression reflector and rewarder. The main cons are visual bugs, particularly in The Grounds, which looks empty and has weak level and technical art direction, and the fact that the game is a very iterative edition overall.
Vandal rates EA Sports says EA only looks at Ultimate Team while neglecting solo players. Positives: realistic-configuration matches with improved corners and crosses are very fun, Ultimate Team makes building a good squad easier via objectives and rewards, and fluid animations remain a pillar. Negatives: Career modes repeat past mistakes and suggest EA forgot solo players, competitive multiplayer football remains too fast and attack-biased, and The Grounds adds little originality.