Fans have spoken—and EA Sports is listening. Here’s every feature the community is begging to see in the next big football release.
1️⃣ Open-World “Football Life” Mode
Inspired by NBA 2K’s City, players crave a sandbox lifestyle experience:
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Custom Homes & Spaces – Decorate and personalize your own footballer’s pad.
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Social Hubs – Meet other players, show off gear, and squad up for street matches.
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Branded Stores & Mini-Games – Shop for cosmetics, hit the gym, or take on side challenges.
A seamless blend of Career Mode, Volta, and Ultimate Team that lets you live the game.
2️⃣ Referee Career Mode
Take control of the whistle:
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Officiate matches in local leagues up to the UEFA Champions League.
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Handle VAR reviews, penalties, and red-card drama.
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Climb ranks and prove you can manage the pressure.
A unique perspective fans say would add a fresh layer of realism.
3️⃣ Deeper Career Mode Immersion
Fans want a full-blown managerial simulator with:
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Staff Management – Hire negotiators, medical teams, scouts.
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Financial Fair Play & PSR – Real consequences for overspending.
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Dynamic Storylines – Board interventions, player scandals, and fan reactions that affect morale.
4️⃣ Authentic Gameplay in Online Modes
Currently offline only, the Authentic preset should hit online Seasons and Friendlies to give competitive players a true simulation feel with manual controls.
5️⃣ Expanded Customization Tools
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Stadium Builder – Design stands, signage, and even pitch patterns.
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Set-Piece Creator – Script intricate free-kick or corner routines.
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Player Morphing – Face-scan tech for ultra-realistic avatars.
6️⃣ Cross-Mode Progression
Gamers want shared rewards across Ultimate Team, Career, and Clubs:
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Unified currency earned through regular gameplay.
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Less reliance on microtransactions.
7️⃣ Smarter AI & Tactical Flexibility
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Intelligent Positioning – Teammates that adapt mid-match.
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Dynamic Tactics – Role-specific instructions like Inverted Wingback or Box Crasher.
8️⃣ Real-World Integration
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Live Storylines – Challenges that mirror real transfers or managerial changes.
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Enhanced Media – Press conferences and interviews that influence morale and board confidence.
9️⃣ Revamped Youth Academy
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Global Scouting – Discover hidden gems across 160+ countries.
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Player Development – Mentorship programs and detailed training plans to grow future stars.
🔟 Fairer Monetization
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More Earnable Rewards – Shift focus from packs to performance.
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Transparent Pricing – Clearer, consumer-friendly in-game economy.
💎 Conclusion: Building the Future of Football Gaming
The wishlist is clear: deeper immersion, broader customization, and balanced monetization. FC 26 laid the foundation with features like Manager Live Challenges and Authentic Gameplay, but FC 27 could be the boldest step yet—especially if EA delivers an open-world Football Life mode and a referee career path.
Have your own ideas? Join the conversation on the EA Sports FC Forums and help shape the future of the beautiful game.

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