Game reviews / EA Sports FC 27
EA Sports FC 27
2026 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Nintendo Switch 2 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · Sports · Football · Simulation
11 scored sources · 8 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
EA Sports FC 27 is presented as a strong football game built around more manual, tactically rewarding play, improved defending, and smoother performance on supported consoles. Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and the new Grounds social mode add meaningful variety, though Grounds is frequently described as unfinished or underdeveloped. Goalkeeper and CPU inconsistencies, recurring bugs, cumbersome menus, unchanged graphics, and an exploitable corner system limit the polish. The learning curve is demanding, while Switch 2 remains capped at 30fps and Ultimate Team retains concerns around pace and monetization.
Last researched: 2026-09-28
Pros
- More manual gameplay and defending reward football intelligence and tactical decision-making.
- Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and single-player content receive useful additions.
- The Grounds introduces small-sided social play with customizable avatars and cosmetic progression.
- Improved console performance and fluid on-pitch gameplay strengthen the core experience.
Cons
- The Grounds can feel unfinished, underdeveloped, or poorly integrated.
- Goalkeeper, CPU, and recurring technical issues reduce consistency.
- Menus, unchanged graphics, and some presentation elements feel underwhelming.
- The new corner system may be exploitable, while Ultimate Team retains pace and pay-to-win concerns.
Review sources
12 sources found across 9 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Press Start · Australia · 70/100
- CGMagazine · Canada · 80/100
- Jeuxvideo.com · France
- GameStar · Germany · 78/100
- GamingBolt · India · 80/100
- Multiplayer.it · Italy · 75/100
- SpazioGames · Italy · 88/100
- MeriStation · Spain · 80/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 80/100
- VGC · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- Game Informer · United States · 72.5/100