EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team is introducing major mechanical overhauls, highlighted by a simplified Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) system and a brand-new item tier. Details of the upcoming changes were outlined by lead producer Azlan Mustapha and senior lead product manager Jamey Cane during a discussion at EA’s Vancouver office.
Simplified Squad Building Challenges
The core of the Ultimate Team progression loop is receiving a substantial overhaul. In previous iterations, completing an SBC required submitting up to 11 individual player items while carefully meeting precise chemistry and overall rating requirements. In EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team, the process is streamlined: player items now carry a specific number that contributes directly toward the overall completion goal, removing complex chemistry restrictions.
New FUT Features and Item Tiers
Alongside the reworked SBC framework, the developers confirmed several additional additions coming to the mode. Players can expect the introduction of the FUT Gallery alongside a new tier of holographic items, expanding how player cards are collected, tracked, and displayed within the game.