The most interesting update this year, EA Sports FC 25, is undoubtedly the addition of their newest game mode, the Rush Mode. It is a revamped version of the Volta game mode, a 5v5 game mode where the goalkeeper will be AI-controlled and the remaining 4 are real players competing against each other. With a match length of 5 minutes, this mode offers an exciting gameplay experience with fast-paced movements and reactions from the players.
Rush starts don't start with a typical kick-off system; rather, the players need to rush toward the ball at the center to get the first possession of the ball. For players tired and bored with the 11v11 gameplay, Rush offers a new and fresh experience in the game, with many new strategies to be used. If you are starting out in Rush and unfamiliar with the tactics, here are the five best tips for beginners in Rush Game Mode in EA FC 25.
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1 Playing With Your Friends
Teamwork and Communication is Important
You can get the best experience while playing the 5v5 Rush game mode when you play with your friends. The Smaller field and the quicker pace of the game requires better teamwork and communication between the players, which is easy to do if you can plan with your teammates. Apart from the tactical point of view, playing with your friends can also help you to complete the objectives faster and earn Rush points faster.
Playing this mode alone with strangers means there’s a chance that a player gets disconnected and ends up standing in the field. That player might be the reason for losing the game and not getting enough rush points in the match.
2 Applying 3-1 Formation
Leave One Man Behind for Defense
While attacking or defending, a 3-1 formation is an ideal tactic to score goals or defend from the opponent to score a goal. Regarding attacking, 3 players should be on the attack, and one will be backward to defend against the counterattack. In the case of defending, 3 players will defend, and 1 player will be ready to go for the counterattack.
You can discuss with your friends, create a strategy on the 3-1 formation, and ensure you assist each other properly. Or if you play with strangers, be the big brain and be the guy to stay back while attacking because everyone will try to attack, and no one will be backward to defend.
3 Driven Cross Passing
Cross it Across the Post
In FC 25, cross-passing and L-through passes are broken in-game. So, here's a method to pass the ball from the defense to the attacking team: hold the R1 and L1 together on PlayStation or the RB and LB for the Xbox controllers.
In Rush Mode, players are always close to each other, so this cross pass strikes more strongly and quickly, depending on its force, and crosses above waist height. Perform the driven cross when you can see your player’s clear vision and no defender is blocking the way. Scoring headers in rush mode is not hard at all if your player has the Aerial PlaySyle.
4 Goalkeeper Management
Captain Got a Second Role to Play
Although the goalkeeper in the rush mode is mostly AI-controlled, one of the players from the team still has access to control the goalkeeper, which is, in most cases, the captain of the team. To get the goalkeeper out of the box and rush toward the opponent, the captain needs to hold the Triangle button on the PlayStation and the Y button on the Xbox.
Hold the right arrow up on the joystick and hold the R3 button to move the goalkeeper in a dedicated direction. When your opponent is going for the counter-attack, when you lose the ball, he won’t be able to see the goalkeeper because of the odd camera settings used in FC 25. So you can easily get the goalkeeper out if he is the last man in the line of defense.
5 Finesse and Trivela Shot
Shoot and Score Everytime
The finesse shot is the most advantageous shot to use in Rush game mode. At first, pass the ball to the striker using the driven cross-passing technique. After that, the striker should move forward to the goal post and hold R1 for PlayStation or RB for Xbox to do a perfect finesse shot. Try to aim at the corners of the goalpost from the left or right wing. Your ability to score from those spots will increase if you aim for the far corner using a finesse shot.
Another powerful shot that can help you score easily in FC 25 is the Trivela shot, which lets you score some tremendous curved goals from the left or right wing of the post. However, getting the Trivela shot right requires a lot of practice since it's also one of the hardest shots to master in the game. To perform a trivela shot, hold the L2 button on PlayStation or the LT button on Xbox while shooting.
EA Sports FC 25
- Released
- September 27, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Everyone // Alcohol And Tobacco Reference, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
- Developer(s)
- EA Canada, EA Romania
- Publisher(s)
- EA Sports
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- EA Sports FC
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Genre(s)
- Sports
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
