One of the significant changes in EA SPORTS FC 25 is the removal of Contracts from the game. In an effort to streamline gameplay and reduce the amount of general management that players need to handle, both player and manager Contracts have been eliminated. This shift marks a fundamental change in the way Ultimate Team™ operates, freeing up players to focus more on building and playing with their squads rather than worrying about renewing contracts.
For years, Contracts have been a core component of Ultimate Team™ management, requiring players to renew their players’ and managers’ contracts after a set number of games. While this added a layer of realism to the game, it also introduced a level of micro-management that many players found unnecessary and cumbersome.
The decision to remove Contracts in FC 25 is a direct response to player feedback. The Ultimate Team™ community has long expressed a desire for fewer management tasks and more focus on the actual gameplay. By eliminating the need for Contracts, the game becomes more accessible and player-friendly, allowing gamers to enjoy the core elements of Ultimate Team™—building squads, competing in matches, and earning rewards—without the added layer of contract management.
The removal of Contracts means that players will no longer need to worry about applying Contract Items to keep their squads active. Here are some of the key impacts this change will have on gameplay:
No More Contract Management: In previous versions of the game, you had to keep an eye on the number of games remaining for each player and manager in your squad. Now, this task has been entirely removed. Once you add a player or manager to your squad in FC 25, they are there to stay, without any need for renewing contracts.
Focus on Strategy and Gameplay: With Contracts out of the way, players can now focus more on strategic gameplay, squad building, and competing in Ultimate Team™ modes. This allows for a more streamlined experience, where the emphasis is on tactical decisions, match preparation, and evolving players, rather than managing resources like contracts.
More Space for Useful Items: The removal of Contract Items also frees up space in your item inventory, allowing players to focus on more useful items like consumables, training boosts, and chemistry styles. With fewer items to manage, the overall organization of your club becomes simpler and more efficient.
Easier Squad Rotation: One of the indirect benefits of removing Contracts is the ease of rotating your squad. In the past, players often felt pressured to use their high-rated players sparingly to conserve contracts. Now, you can field your best squad without having to worry about managing contracts, giving you more freedom to experiment with lineups and tactics.
Another advantage of removing Contracts is the impact it has on the user interface (UI) in Ultimate Team™. With Contract management out of the picture, the menus and interfaces within the game become cleaner and less cluttered. Players will no longer have to navigate through contract-related notifications, making squad management quicker and more intuitive.
This change is part of FC 25’s broader effort to modernize the game and focus on creating a seamless user experience. Without the constant need to check contract statuses or apply Contract Items, managing your team becomes a faster, more straightforward process, letting you get into the action quicker.
With the removal of Contract Items, the Ultimate Team™ economy will see some adjustments. In previous versions, Contract Items were a common part of the market, with players frequently buying and selling them. Now, with Contracts out of the equation, the in-game market will shift its focus towards more impactful items like player upgrades, consumables, and special cards.
This change could have several positive effects on the market:
While Contracts have been removed, FC 25 still offers plenty of depth and strategic management in Ultimate Team™ through other avenues, such as squad building challenges (SBCs), evolving players, and chemistry management. Players will still need to make careful decisions about how to structure their teams, optimize chemistry, and develop their squads, but without the extra layer of contract renewal.
Additionally, the removal of Contracts aligns with FC 25’s focus on Evolutions—a new system that allows players to enhance and improve specific cards over time. The evolution of players brings a new level of strategy and progression to the game, making for a more immersive and rewarding experience without the distractions of micromanagement.
The removal of Contracts in FC 25 is a welcome change for both veteran players and newcomers alike. It simplifies the Ultimate Team™ experience by eliminating an unnecessary layer of management, allowing players to focus on the aspects of the game that matter most—building their dream squads, experimenting with tactics, and competing in matches.
This change aligns with the overall direction of FC 25, which is to provide a more streamlined, enjoyable, and player-centric experience. By cutting down on management tasks, players can enjoy the thrill of competition without being bogged down by the need to constantly monitor and renew contracts.
As Ultimate Team™ continues to evolve, the removal of Contracts is one step toward making FC 25 a more engaging and accessible game for everyone. Get ready to build, play, and win—without the hassle of managing contracts!