EA SPORTS FC 27.

According to the rumors, EA Sports FC 27 finally gets an open world. This new model is called The Grounds and brings more life outside the stadium. You can discover an interactive soccer world, where you can do more than just play matches. This world also gets a place in Career Mode or possibly even in Pro Clubs. Alex Hunter probably returns. If you actually play with him or only run into him isn't clear yet.

According to the rumors, Ultimate Team in FC 27 isn't just about playing, but also about collecting. You can fill a collectors book with specific player cards. Every card gets a fixed place, just like in a real album. If a page is full, you unlock a special reward card that suits the theme of that collection. These cards also give you a grade. A better grade increases the value of your collection and probably lead to rare rewards.

FC 27 handles Squad Building Challenges more smartly according to the rumors. Have you often saved the same player twice in your club? You can hand in multiple copies of that card at the same time for 1 SBC. EA also tests a point system in addition to the well-known team rating system. Thanks to this, an SBC isn't always just about a complete line-up, but also about enough points from your cards. Which system counts is probably different per SBC. This allows you to use superfluous players more smartly and finish challenges faster.

Evolutions in FC 27 also receives a big update according to the rumors. Instead of 1 fixed upgrade, you'll be able to choose which boost your player gets. For example, extra speed, better shooting, or smoother dribbles. This way, you can build a card that suits your playstyle more easily. There'll also be more unique upgrade paths and combinations than in FC 26. That gives more freedom during upgrading and makes your Ultimate Team more personal.