EA FC 27 Leaks: 8 Features That Could Change How You Play Forever
Jul 06, 2026EA FC 27 is expected to launch globally on September 25, 2026, with EA Play and Ultimate Edition subscribers getting a seven-day head start. As the release date approaches, more and more information has leaked, including mentions of a series of new features for FC 27.
This article will provide a detailed analysis of the following eight features that may be added to FUT 27, helping you better understand the game.
FC The Grounds
Perhaps the most anticipated new feature is FC The Grounds. EA officially applied for the trademark for this mode on January 23, 2026, confirming its development. This is not just a new game mode, but an ambitious open-world social ecosystem.
Players can freely move their virtual avatars, interact with other players in real time, and experience various football activities beyond traditional matches. The center is expected to replace static menus with explorable environments, divided into multiple zones, with designs inspired by football powerhouses such as Brazil, England, France, and Argentina.
Players will be able to stroll through slum-style street football pitches, customize their teams at official brand stores like Nike or Adidas, and navigate naturally through various match types via exploration rather than list navigation. The development of FC The Grounds marks the series' biggest rebranding since its separation from FIFA.
New SBC System
In FIFA 27, Squad Building Challenges (SBC) system will be completely revamped, adopting a points-based submission system. There will be no longer strict rating and chemistry requirements; each card will have a points value.
For example, if an SBC requires 500 points, you can submit a high-value card or a combination of several low-rated cards to complete it. This significantly reduces the complexity of menu navigation and provides unprecedented flexibility in how SBCs are completed. Rare cards, special items, and high-rated players will have different points values, making your club management more strategic.
In addition to the points system, a one-click submission feature is also expected, allowing players to complete SBCs instantly when they have enough points. This eliminates the tedious process of manually selecting and submitting cards one by one, significantly speeding up SBC completion.
For players who spent hours browsing menus in FC 26, this single change is enough to completely transform their daily ultimate team experience.
Multiple Upgrade Paths for Evolutions
FC 27's evolution system is about to receive a major personalization upgrade. Reportedly, players will no longer be limited to linear preset upgrade paths, but can choose different attribute focuses for the same card.
For example, an evolution system with three upgrade stages allows players to choose specific attribute improvements at each stage, such as speed for wingers, passing for playmakers, or shooting for strikers.
Two players using different evolution paths may end up with drastically different cards due to their choices, making team lineups more personalized and reducing homogenization.
Evolution Reset Function
If you are not satisfied with an evolution choice, in FUT 27 you may be able to undo your previous choice, or even completely reset the evolution process to its initial state. This eliminates the anxiety of players making wrong choices and encourages them to try different upgrade paths.
Furthermore, if an attribute upgrade doesn't achieve the desired effect in actual gameplay, players can correct their mistakes promptly.
New Card Type
In Ultimate Team mode, EA Sports FC 26 will add a new card type called Hall of Fame, essentially adding another tier to the existing icon and hero cards.
Hall of Fame cards are designed for players hailed as heroes or legends in FIFA series, or simply fan favorites. Like Mohamed Salah last year, we might see a new highest-rated player.
Currently, Ousmane Dembélé is considered the highest-rated player to be added to Hall of Fame, but this could change at any time, depending on the final results of World Cup. Of course, the higher the player's rating, the more FUT 27 Coins will be required, so if you have a player you like, be sure to prepare enough funds.
Reduced AI Defense
One of the most significant changes to the gameplay in EA FC 27 is the substantial reduction in AI-assisted defense. Automatic tackles have been removed, teammate marking has been relaxed, and pressing in the three zones has been reduced. Therefore, defense relies more on player skill, positioning, and anticipation.
Meanwhile, the range of manual tackles has increased, man-marking movement speed has improved, and manual interceptions and blocks have been enhanced. This directly addresses the common complaint from FC 26 players that CPU was doing too much work on the defensive end.
Dynamic Set Pieces
The set-piece mechanic has been expanded in FUT 27, giving players greater control and more tactical options. Now, you can switch to a predetermined receiving target before the ball is delivered, allowing for more creative runs and more precise timing in corner kicks, free kicks, and other set-piece situations.
This feature creates more offensive possibilities for players and gives them greater freedom to execute their own tactics, rather than relying on preset options.
Project Assists
Rumors suggest that HyperMotion system will be replaced by Project Assist. This new technology will use 12 4K cameras to film matches weekly in 36 real stadiums and import the footage directly into the game, achieving unprecedented realism in player movements.
This concludes our analysis of the potential new features in EA FC 27. We expect more detailed information to emerge in the future, so let's look forward to it!