The whispers from the stands, the passionate debates in online forums — they finally turned into action. Fans and even professional players have a big voice. Now, their thoughts are truly shaping the virtual football world.
Back in September, EA SPORTS FC 26 launched its initial player ratings. Immediately, the community jumped into discussion. Was this player "overrated"? Was that one "underrated"? Everyone had an opinion. This ongoing chat led to something new: Ratings Reload. It’s the first live service campaign that directly listens to what the people want.
Ratings Reload brings changes that matter. We’re talking about everything from a player’s overall score to their unique PlayStyles. The folks behind the game paid close attention. They pulled "underrated" votes from their FC 26 Ratings Database. They also looked at comments flooding social media channels, both from EA SPORTS FC itself and its club partners. It’s a real team effort between game makers and game players.
This strong community feedback didn’t just tweak numbers. It actually created two brand-new Ratings Reload teams for Football Ultimate Team™. This update also adds exciting new Live Events. Plus, there are themed Evolutions that boost each of the game’s six main stats, giving players more ways to improve their favorite stars.
Ratings Reload – Team 1
- Michael Olise
- Lotte Wuben-Moy
- Lucy Bronze
- Jovana Damnjanovic
- Julián Alvarez
- Pau Cubarsí
- Tyler Morton
- Florian Thauvin
- Heung Min Son
- Anders Dreyer
- Eberechi Eze
- Marc Cucurella
- Hugo Ekitiké
- Oscar Bobb
- Cristian Romero
- Scott McTominay
- Salma Paralluelo
- Mary Alice Vignola
- Manaka Matsukubo
- Trinity Rodman
This first batch of community-chosen players, Ratings Reload Team 1, arrives in FC 26 starting October 10th. Make sure to keep an eye out. The second team, Team 2, will be unveiled soon after, on October 17th. It proves that in the world of virtual football, the fans’ cheers, and their honest critiques, truly matter.