EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution Guide: Top Player Recommendations, Complete Upgrade Details, Requirements, and More

EA Sports has introduced the first paid EVO in the current game cycle for Ultimate Team, featuring the EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution, which enables players to enhance their midfielders. While the benefits offered by this EVO are impressive, it requires approximately 50,000 coins or 750 FC points to unlock. This price point may lead many fans to question whether completing these challenges is truly worth it.

The Evolution system has been improved in Ultimate Team, with the Intro to Stats Limits EVO illustrating how upgrades are now implemented. These novel changes are evident again in the EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution, where the upgrades available are capped at specific limits. The highest rating a card can attain through this EVO is 83 for Pace, 83 for Defending, and 84 for Physicality.

All Requirements for the EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution

Mainoo can be upgraded (Image via EA Sports)

To qualify for the upgrades provided by the EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution, a player must meet the following criteria in the realm of Ultimate Team:

Overall: Max 81
Pace: Max 78
Defending: Max 80
Physical: Max 78
PlayStyles: Max seven
Agility: Max 80
Position: CDM

Here are some of the top players who satisfy these criteria and can be upgraded:

Rodrigo Bentancur: 81
Jerdy Schouten: 81
Martin Zubimendi: 81
Maximillian Arnold: 80
Yves Bissouma: 80
Ash: 80
Amadou Haidara: 80
Ryan Gravenberch: 78
Renato Sanches: 77
Kobbie Mainoo: 77

All Upgrades and Challenges of the EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution

Bissouma can be upgraded (Image via EA Sports)

Like the From Box-To-Box EVO, the EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution comprises three levels, each offering specific upgrades:

Level 1 Upgrades:

Pace +4
Passing +1
Defending +3
Physical +2
PlayStyle: Intercept

Level 2 Upgrades:

Pace +4
Passing +2
Defending +2
Physical +3
PlayStyle: First Touch

Level 3 Upgrades:

Pace +4
Dribbling +3
Defending +3
Physical +3
Player Role: Holding

Gamers must complete the following challenges in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles to earn these upgrades:

Level 1 Challenges:

Win one match in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty utilizing your active EVO player.

Level 2 Challenges:

Win two matches in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty with your active EVO player.
Play two matches in Rivals using your active EVO player.

Level 3 Challenges:

Achieve one clean sheet in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty with your active EVO player.
Play two matches in Rivals utilizing your active EVO player.

In conclusion, despite the 50,000 coin cost, the EA FC 25 The Octopus Evolution is certainly worthwhile to complete.

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