What’s New in FC 26? EA Manager Explains w/Japes #W0

JAPES IS BACK! And he's been busy as Product Manager for Ultimate Team at EA! He joins Ben and Josh to chat all things content in Ultimate Team for FC 26. From power curve to promos, we get the inside info on all things new for next year. Get these episodes in your podcast app: bit.ly/podfeedhelpDiscord (for Gold & Icon) Supporters: bit.ly/poddiscordhelpImprove your connection: bit.ly/connectionspecial Thank you as always for making FUT Weekly possible! 00:00 Reunion and Excitement for FC26 Launch 02:59 Japes' Role at EA and Community Engagement 05:57 New Features: Gauntlets and Tournaments 09:02 World Tour and Squad Building Flexibility 11:55 Power Curve Changes and Community Feedback 14:10 Chemistry Styles and Their Impact 17:01 Evolutions: Intentional Player Development 20:14 Silver Superstars and World Tour 23:13 Cornerstones Campaign and Early Game Strategy 26:21 Champs and Rivals: New Competitive Dynamics 34:00 Rivals Reimagined: New Features and Changes 37:46 Champs: Understanding the New Structure 40:50 Draft Rewards: A Fresh Approach 43:46 Addressing Draw Quits: A Community Concern 46:57 Tournaments and Gauntlets: Enhancing Competitive Play 52:49 Looking Ahead: Heroes and Future Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices