EA Sports FC 25: Why the New FIFA Is Still Number One in France
By Game.fr – An analysis of the EA Sports FC 25 phenomenon in FranceEA Sports FC 25: FIFA's successor continues to dominate sales.
Introduction
EA Sports FC 25, the direct successor to the FIFA series, has established itself as the best-selling sports game in France in 2025.
Despite an overall market downturn, FC 25 tops the SELL chart with more than 1.4 million copies sold.
But why does the game remain number one in France?
Between its legacy, innovations and loyal community, we review the keys to its success.
FIFA's Legacy and Player Loyalty
The FIFA franchise built an incredibly loyal player base over more than 25 years.
Every year, millions of fans await the new edition.
The presence of official licenses—clubs, kits, stadiums and competitions—and the importance of football in France
make it an essential product.
EA Sports is therefore capitalizing on tradition, but also on a social phenomenon: playing the latest FIFA/FC is almost a cultural habit.
EA Sports FC 25's New Features
FC 25 introduces key new features: the 5v5 Rush mode, more realistic AI and improved graphics.
5v5 Rush mode: fast-paced, dynamic and accessible matches.
FC IQ (improved AI): better tactical management and more realistic team movement.
Expanded Career mode: new "Live Start" points, women's football and more immersive tracking.
Graphics & animations: detailed stadiums, dynamic weather and more realistic crowd atmospheres.
Official licenses: more than 19,000 players, 700 clubs and 120 authentic stadiums.
Ultimate Team and Esports
Ultimate Team remains the main driver of engagement.
Players collect cards and packs, take part in challenges and compete online.
Although the mode is criticized for its microtransactions, it ensures constant activity around the game.
In addition, EA Sports FC 25 is firmly established in esports and streaming:
official tournaments, student competitions and popular streamers constantly fuel its visibility.
Criticism and Limitations
Despite its strengths, FC 25 has not escaped criticism.
Many players feel that the new features are too incremental compared with previous installments.
Ultimate Team's microtransactions have fueled accusations of pay-to-win.
Finally, some modes outside FUT still lack depth.
Conclusion: Why FC 25 Remains Number One
Between its historic legacy, targeted innovations and the strength of Ultimate Team,
EA Sports FC 25 retains its supremacy in France.
The criticism is very real, but player loyalty and football's power
as a cultural phenomenon explain its continued success.
It remains to be seen whether EA Sports FC 26 will manage to take things to the next level and offer more renewal,
or whether the community will continue to accept this incremental evolution for much longer.
