The long-standing rumor about a paid season pass in FC 25 has finally become reality. EA confirmed the implementation of a premium season pass alongside the standard free version, raising questions about the game’s monetization model. This addition coincides with the launch of Team of the Season (TOTS) content, offering a busy grind for players looking to get the most value from their saved packs and SBCs.
Promo Friday Highlights: Drogba and Eriksen SBCs
Yesterday’s Promo Friday brought two major Squad Building Challenges (SBCs): Didier Drogba and Christian Eriksen. Drogba’s card arrived with four-star skills and five-star weak foot, matching previous leaks. The card boasts quickstep, low driven+, and aerial+ traits while remaining controlled lengthy with various chem styles. However, its price—1.05 million coins—poses a dilemma with TOTS right around the corner. Still, with 60 days to complete it, many may use saved fodder later.
Christian Eriksen’s SBC flashed back to his FIFA 18 TOTS version with a dynamic image from his time at Spurs. Although the Immortals Evo version offers better stats for some, this five-star, five-star Eriksen includes solid agility, balance, and playstyles. At just 335,000 coins, it’s a more accessible SBC for most players.
How to Maximize the FC 25 TOTS Grind
The new upgrade grind resembles the exchange system and offers an unlimited, repeatable path to 77+ x5 packs. The daily silver and super daily silver upgrades form the foundation. These generate silvers that feed into the TOTS Grinding Upgrade. Completing up to 11 grind packs per day using this method requires no coins.
Once opened, the grind packs yield three rares and seven commons. These perfectly fit the TOTS Crafting Upgrade, which needs two rares and seven commons. This crafting method rewards a 77+ x5 pack each time and contributes to a long-term objective offering rewards like 84×5, 85×3, and 85×10 packs.
With 27 days remaining for this unlimited craft, players can stockpile fodder for upcoming league-specific TOTS releases. EA also released daily login rewards and catch-up objectives, including the Poacher+ and Advanced Forward+ evolutions.
FC 25 Paid Season Pass Raises Concerns
The confirmation of a paid season pass in FC 25 sparked immediate backlash. Originally leaked during the July 2024 beta, the premium option mirrors systems from other titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty. Based on current visuals, the paid track offers enhanced rewards—such as a 94-rated Haaland with three PlayStyle+ traits—compared to free alternatives like a lower-rated Darwin Núñez.
Leaks indicate players can purchase the premium pass using either FC Points or coins, similar to Evos. With over 50 additional rewards, the pass’s value will ultimately depend on its content. If priced around 500,000 coins, as some speculate, the cost would mirror high-end Evos. However, the value could exceed that if the season pass includes multiple evolutions, premium players, and high-tier packs.
The lack of transparency about rewards and pricing adds to the frustration. Many argue that with increasing monetization—store packs, paid Evos, and now a premium pass—FC 25 should transition to a free-to-play model. If EA plans to follow the “grind to earn next pass” method used in other games, it could soften the blow. But no official confirmation exists yet.
