In FIFA games, players had to rely on position cards in the Ultimate Team mode to restructure their team. However, this is no longer the case in EA FC 24 – and players are realizing how much better they find this.
What was this feature? In Ultimate Team, one tries to build a team with strong cards and as much chemistry as possible. To contribute to the chemistry and receive bonuses through good chemistry, players need to be in the right position.
In previous FIFA iterations, “position modifiers” were used for this purpose. For example, cards that would turn a striker (ST) into a center forward (CF), and then from a CF to a central attacking midfielder (CAM) if one wanted to move a forward into the midfield.
These cards cost coins and ultimately time if one had to search for them on the transfer market. And even in Squad Building Challenges, these cards annoyed many when they fiddled with the positions just to get some required chemistry points.
In EA FC 24, however, it is much simpler, as: The position cards simply no longer exist.
Missing position modifiers are well received by players in EA FC 24
This is how the system works now: Instead of modifiers, one now has to check which alternative positions cards have by default. These are based on real life; a Messi, for example, can be placed as a striker (ST) or in the CAM position just as well as in his original CF position. No cards are needed for this.
This leads to some wild combinations where strikers also have a defender position, which would not have been possible before.
This simplified system is well received by players. A kind of innovation that was made possible by removing an old feature.
This is how the community reacts: In the subreddit for EA FC 24, players are praising the new variant. They find that team building and especially Squad Building Challenges are now easier and faster to complete.
Now one can experiment with different formations so much easier
or reposition players, says user HowardBoBoward (via reddit).
Others agree:
Yes, this is a great change. Not only for the formations, but also for the SBCs. Furthermore, the person who ensured that all players who can play this position are considered when searching for the position, and not just those who have it on the front of their card, did a great job
(via reddit).I initially hated the change, as I tend to reject changes that make the game “easier”, but I have saved tons of coins because of it. I am not complaining
(via reddit).- I think this is one of the best changes they have ever made. That and the removal of fitness (via reddit).
On the other hand, with the position modifiers, a way to sell them for coins on the transfer market has also been removed, as one player notes (via reddit).
Especially the comparison with fitness cards is striking, as these were removed a few years ago and thus also eliminated a hurdle in team building. That was also a change that initially seemed small but had a massive impact on the game. With the position modifiers, another one is now added.
What do you think about the change? Let us know in the comments!
Are you looking for tips on how to earn coins on the transfer market? Then check out the trading guide for EA FC 24.
