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EA Sports FC™ Mobile | Anniversary Update

September 19, 2024

Club Challenge Deep Dive

Introducing Club Challenge: A New Mode in EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile

Welcome to the Club Challenge Deep Dive! We’re thrilled to finally unveil a brand-new mode in EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile called "Club Challenge," launching on September 24th with the Anniversary Update. This mode is packed with authentic features and we can’t wait for you to dive in and experience it for yourselves. Let’s break it down!

A screenshot from a match in FC Mobile showing a goal scored with players on the pitch.

Authentic Team Play in a Tournament Knockout Format

In Club Challenge, step into the shoes of your favorite LALIGA EA SPORTS and Premier League teams, complete with full, authentic lineups. Club Challenge emphasizes realism by allowing you to play as the actual teams. This means you'll be able to lead teams like Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool through a knockout tournament format to win silverware!

FC Mobile user interface for selecting a football team with logos of various clubs presented as options. Atlético de Madrid logo is highlighted.

Head-to-head Competition

Club Challenge is a PvP mode where you'll compete against other users in H2H matches, ensuring no two matches are the same. Each match in Club Challenge brings skills to the forefront, demanding top performances from you and your squad to advance!

FC Mobile game screenshot depicting a goal celebration with players and a "GOOOOL" graphic.

LaLiga EA Sports and Premier League Challenges

The mode features two distinct leagues: the LALIGA EA SPORTS Challenge and the Premier League Challenge, each with fully authentic teams. Will you choose Real Madrid with their dynamic attacking lineup, or opt for Manchester City’s precision possession game?

Screenshot of FC Mobile interface showing LaLiga and Premier League options for Quarter Finals in Authentic Mode.

Rewards For Your Ultimate Team™

While you play as the authentic teams in Club Challenge, your efforts will fuel the progress of your Ultimate Team. Playing and progressing through Club Challenge will earn you rewards for your Ultimate Team, such as Players and Gems.

A screenshot of a FC Mobile game with an on-screen joystick and buttons for game controls.

Immersive New Broadcast Package

To enhance the authenticity and excitement of the Club Challenge mode, EA SPORTS FC Mobile is introducing a new broadcast package for both LALIGA EA SPORTS and Premier League.

A screenshot from a FC Mobile featuring players on the pitch with LaLiga branding visible.

  • New English Commentary Team: Guy Mowbray and Sue Smith capture the intensity and passion of each match with their free-flowing commentary. (English-only)
  • Team Walkouts and Overlays: Authentic team walkouts that recreate the pre-match, live match, and post-match atmosphere of gameday.
  • Trophies: Play for the authentic LALIGA EA SPORTS and Premier League trophies.
  • Much More: Additional visual and audio elements that will make you feel like you're part of a live football broadcast.

Screen from FC Mobile showing Premier League trophy, tournament progress, and Manchester City emblem.

That's the rundown of Club Challenge, launching in EA SPORTS FC Mobile on September 24th, 2024 with the Anniversary Update. Take on the challenge and lead your favorite LALIGA EA SPORTS and Premier League teams to glory!

Football Centre

Welcome to the EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Football Centre! A new Season-long Program that will be your new hub for fresh and exciting content that ties in with real-world football matches! From Key Matches, Showdown Exchanges, Team of the Week, Player of the Month and more, there is plenty to explore.

Let’s dive right in.

What's New

The What’s New Chapter is the spotlight for special moments in world football. Standout moments in football will be highlighted and celebrated with claimable Player Items for special occasions. Think Moments Players, End-of-an-Era Players, and more.

This will also be your hub that showcases new Showdown Exchanges, Key Matches and TOTW Players. Don’t miss out on any new content and be sure to check out What’s New frequently!

A gaming interface with options for claiming rewards, selecting football matches, and joining social media channels.

Key Matches

Rivalries, derbies, and epic showdowns. From playing Key Matches to completing Showdown Exchanges, experience the thrill of real-world football in Key Matches.

Key Matches

Play real-world football matchups with Key Matches, mimicking epic derbies and rivalries where you play as the real-world teams. Complete Key Matches to earn Football Centre Points, which are used in the TOTW Chapter to claim TOTW Player Items.

FC Mobile's Football Centre screen showing upcoming key matches between ATM vs RMA, CHE vs TOT, ROM vs NAP, and PSG vs OM.

Showdown Exchanges

Choose your side for upcoming matches and see your choices receive OVR upgrades. Complete the Exchange to claim Player Items that receive OVR upgrades depending on the results of real-world football matches.

See below how the OVR Upgrades are determined:

  • Players from the winning team will receive a +2 OVR upgrade.
  • Players from both teams will receive a +1 OVR upgrade in a draw.
  • Players from the losing team will not receive an OVR upgrade.

TOTW

Team of the Week

Standout performers from the week past take centre stage in Team of the Week! Challenge the current TOTW squad using your main lineup to earn Football Centre Points! Get their Player Items in the TOTW Gallery using your Football Centre Points that are earned by completing Key Matches and TOTW Challenges.

FC Mobile interface featuring a gallery of black and gold 'Team of the Week' player cards.

Each TOTW Player Item could receive OVR Upgrades. For example, if a Player gets selected in the first week and again in the 5th week then he may receive an OVR Upgrade, a new Action shot, and updated artwork.

Every Player will only receive one TOTW Item throughout the Season. That means that if you have already claimed a Player, you cannot claim him again from the Gallery and his claim node will be replaced with a generic, non-TOTW Player, Reward.

POTM

Player of the Month returns to FC Mobile! Celebrate Players from top-tier Leagues that stood out throughout the month. Complete POTM Exchanges to get a POTM Player!

POTM Players are chosen from the following Leagues:

  • Premier League
  • LALIGA EA SPORTS
  • Bundesliga
  • Serie A Enilive
  • Ligue 1 McDonald’s

That concludes the Football Centre Deep Dive. We hope that you’ll fully enjoy this new feature in EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile. Follow our social media channels for the latest news & updates!

FC Mobile R4 Patch Notes - September 2024

Join us in celebrating the 1st Anniversary of EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile! This special update marks another exciting year of football with us, and we’re delighted to share the enhancements and new features that will enrich your gaming experience. There will be no season reset this year, allowing you to continue building on your current team’s progress and achievements. From the Football Centre—a brand-new hub connecting you to the pulse of real-world football—to the thrilling Club Challenge with top leagues like LALIGA EA SPORTS and the Premier League, the Anniversary update is packed with opportunities to deepen your engagement with the game.

To streamline your team management, we've enhanced the Player Inventory system with better navigation and more intuitive filtering options.

Follow @EASFCMOBILE on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Twitch, and WhatsApp, to keep up with our latest news and announcements, and to let us know what you think!

New Features

Football Centre

Our Anniversary Update introduces the Football Centre, which allows you to engage with real-world football more deeply through features like Team of the Week (TOTW), Player of the Month (POTM), and Moments Players. It also includes the opportunity to participate in featured matches that mirror current real-world football events.

Pre-ranked Player Items

Pre-Ranked Players are back! This means that you can earn Player Items with Ranks and Levels already equipped, meaning you don’t need to use as many Training Levels or Rank-Ups on them. You can expect to see Pre-Ranked Player Items in Exchanges, Packs, and Milestone Rewards within Events.

Change Username

You’ve asked, and we’ve listened! With our Anniversary Update, we're excited to introduce the much-requested User Renaming feature. You’ll be able to change your username one time after the Anniversary Update goes live. Make sure to choose carefully, as for any additional name changes, it will only be available monthly within an offer in the Store.

A screenshot of FC Mobile player profile screen showing Team Profile with an 87 OVR and no match history.

Screenshot of FC Mobile interface showing a 'Change Username' prompt with a warning not to use real names.

Screenshot of the username change interface in FC Mobile with confirm and cancel options.

Gameplay

Club Challenge

Club Challenge is a dynamic new PvP mode where the essence of real-world football comes alive. Play as your favorite teams from LALIGA EA SPORTS and the Premier League, controlling actual lineups in thrilling, real-time matches. Experience the fervor of leading teams like Real Madrid or Manchester City through intense knockout tournaments.

Each match brings the excitement of a live broadcast right to your fingertips, complete with authentic commentary, team walkouts, and the electric atmosphere of stadium games. Win to keep progressing and earning more rewards for your Ultimate Team!

Gameplay Enhancements

Over the past few months, we’ve taken your feedback to heart, pinpointing some of the most pressing gameplay enhancements to make this release one of our most exciting yet.

  • AI Difficulty Divergence: Notice distinct differences between AI difficulty levels, with enhanced challenges on Professional, World Class, and especially Legendary settings.
  • Manager Mode Passing: Ground through pass reliability and accuracy have been improved, ensuring your strategic passing plays come off more smoothly.

Improvements and Bug Fixes

This update brings a series of quality-of-life enhancements designed to elevate your gameplay experience:

  • Featured Crests in Locker Room: A new "Featured Crests" section has been added to the HOME TEAM selection in the LOCKER ROOM. This feature allows you to quickly identify and select your main team by showcasing top team crests.
  • Improved Usability in Player Inventory: The interface will now remain on the recently selected player in Player Inventory instead of defaulting back to the first player, enhancing navigation and efficiency.
  • Filtering Capability Added: We’ve added more filter conditions in the TRAINING, EXCHANGE, and TRANSFER MARKET to help you easily spot which players are tradable and which aren’t.. Now, managing your lineup and making smart moves is faster than ever!

Bug Fixes

  • Player Inventory Navigation: The interface will now remain on the recently selected player in Player Inventory instead of defaulting back to the first player, enhancing navigation and efficiency.
  • ​​Campaign Chapter Navigation: We fixed an issue where you would be brought to the first chapter of an event when moving between event chapters. Now you can move between campaign chapters without being redirected to the first chapter, for smoother progression.
  • Enhanced Stability: We’ve tackled some pesky bugs that were interrupting your gameplay on Android and Apple devices. Thanks to your reports, we've improved stability to ensure your experience is better than ever.

Thank you for celebrating the 1st year with us. We're excited for you to dive into the updates and continue sharing your experiences. Keep the feedback coming and let's make every match better than the last!

See you on the pitch,

– The FC Mobile Team

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