Released on September 25, 2025, EA Sports FC 26 has received nearly 52% negative reviews on Steam, making it one of the least popular entries in the series. EA Sports FC 26 started as one of the highly wishlisted games on Steam and remains among the top-grossing titles on the platform. However, the popular soccer simulator appears to be in trouble as more players keep expressing their dissatisfaction.
Despite being one of the biggest sports game franchises of all time, EA Sports FC has struggled in recent years. The previous four entries have mostly failed to satisfy the target audience, with the majority of complaints coming from the PC versions. That said, the latest installment has now set an unfortunate record, becoming one of the most disliked entries in the series.
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Only 48% of EA Sports FC 26 Players on Steam Are Happy
A quick look at EA's latest soccer simulator shows it has reached an unfortunate milestone, receiving Mixed reviews on Steam. Only 48% of players who have tried the game seem satisfied, while 52% do not recommend it. For comparison, EA Sports FC 25 had 51% positive user scores, and the 2023 edition received 56% positive reviews on Steam.
It appears that one of the biggest issues in EA Sports FC 26 is delayed inputs during online play, which the developer had previously claimed to have resolved after extensive testing. Other common complaints include frame rate drops, controller connectivity problems, matchmaking imbalances, and generally poor PC optimization.
What's worse for PC fans is that EA Sports FC 26 was recently caught up in an FC Point controversy, which many believe has caused major problems in Ultimate Team matches. A few days after the global launch, reports emerged that a glitch in the Indonesian store allowed players to buy thousands of FC Points for a fraction of their actual price. Many PC players reportedly exploited this glitch to gain an unfair advantage in Ultimate Team, forcing thousands of console gamers to disable crossplay just to avoid them.
Despite the Mixed reviews on Steam, EA Sports FC 26 appears to be holding steady in terms of player count. Recent data shows no significant drop in concurrent players since launch, suggesting that many unhappy fans may still be playing on PC. Whether future updates can help EA Sports FC 26 recover and win back its fan base remains to be seen. At this point, however, and given that most previous EA Sports FC installments on Steam have also received Mixed reviews, a redemption seems unlikely.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- September 26, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone / In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- EA Vancouver, EA Romania
- Publisher(s)
- EA
WHERE TO PLAY
The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26.
Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback. The new Authentic Gameplay option delivers the most true-to-football experience ever in Career, while the Competitive Gameplay option—driven by refined fundamentals, added consistency, and enhanced responsiveness—is tailor-made for play in Football Ultimate Team™ and Clubs.
Put your dream squad to the test in Football Ultimate Team™ with new Live Events and Tournament modes, as well as a refreshed Rivals and Champs experience.
Experience Manager Career like never before with all-new Manager Live Challenges. Earn rewards throughout the new season by taking on a variety of real-world scenarios and alternative storylines – ranging from a few minutes of play to multiple seasons.
Archetypes inspired by the greats of the game introduce new classes to Clubs and Player Career, bringing more individuality to your player. Develop your abilities by upgrading attributes and unlocking Archetype Perks to give your player a distinct feel on the pitch.
Experience The World’s Game like never before in EA SPORTS FC™ 26, with match data from the world’s top leagues powering 20,000+ authentic players.
This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- EA Sports FC
- PC Release Date
- September 26, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- September 26, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- September 26, 2025
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- September 26, 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
- September 26, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Sports
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
