EA Sports has unveiled the EA FC 25 FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution, providing players with the opportunity to enhance their FUT Birthday cards in Ultimate Team. This new feature allows gamers to elevate overall attributes and introduces three unique meta PlayStyle options: Relentless, Pinged Pass, and Tiki Taka. Players can access this upgrade for a fee of 150 EA FC Points or 7,500 EA FC Coins.
This article delves into the details of the FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution, highlighting the most effective players to use and the specific requirements within EA FC 25 Ultimate Team.
Requirements for the EA FC 25 FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution
To qualify for the EA FC 25 FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution in Ultimate Team, players must meet the following criteria:
- Overall Rating: Maximum of 89
- PlayStyles: Up to 10
- Card Rarity: Must be a FUT Birthday card
Top Players for the EA FC 25 FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution
Given the relatively lenient requirements, a variety of FUT Birthday players are eligible for the EA FC 25 FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution. However, certain cards stand out for delivering superior results post-upgrade. The following players are currently available on the transfer market and exclude those obtained through SBCs or other objectives:
- Jota: 88
- Martin Zubimendi: 89
- Stanislav Lobotka: 89
- Antonio Nusa: 88
- Lotte Wubben-Moy: 89
- Nicolas Raskin: 89
- Antoine Semenyo: 88
These FUT Birthday player cards are expected to perform exceptionally well under the FC IQ system.
Upgrades and Challenges in the EA FC 25 FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution
The EA FC 25 FUT Birthday Upgrade Evolution, similar to other paid EVOs, presents two distinct upgrade tiers, each featuring unique attribute enhancements covering shooting, defending, pace, and physicality, along with three specific PlayStyle traits.
Here’s a breakdown of the upgrade levels:
Level 1 Upgrade
- Overall Rating: +1 (Maximum 91)
- Shooting: +2 (Maximum 88)
- Passing: +3 (Maximum 87)
- Dribbling: +2 (Maximum 90)
- Defending: +1 (Maximum 84)
- PlayStyles: Relentless (Maximum 10)
Level 2 Upgrade
- Overall Rating: +1 (Maximum 91)
- Pace: +2 (Maximum 90)
- Defending: +1 (Maximum 84)
- Physical: +2 (Maximum 85)
- PlayStyles: Pinged Pass, Tiki Taka (Maximum 10)
- Cosmetic Upgrade: Included
Gamers are encouraged to participate in the Ultimate Team mode and complete various challenges in different game modes such as FUT Champs, Division Rivals, Squad Battles, and Rush:
Level 1 Challenges
- Play a single match in any mode with your active EVO player.
- Secure a victory in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles at a minimum of Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
Level 2 Challenges
- Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles at a minimum of Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
- Win a match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles at a minimum of Semi-Pro difficulty with your active EVO player.
While some may find this Evolution priced at a premium compared to others currently available, players possessing 88 or 89-rated FUT Birthday cards in their Ultimate Team may find the investment worthwhile if they are willing to spend EA FC Coins for enhanced gameplay.