Bring Back Legacy Defending for Online Play in FC25
To the EA Sports FC Development Team,
As a long-time supporter and player of the FIFA/FC series, I’m writing on behalf of many players who are deeply concerned and disappointed by the decision to exclude Legacy Defending from online play in FC25. We believe this choice is unnecessary, alienating, and ultimately detrimental to your player base.
For years, many of us have honed our skills and developed muscle memory around Legacy Defending. It’s a system that makes sense to us, offering intuitive controls and responsive gameplay. Not everyone is seeking the hyper-competitive, esports-focused experience Tactical and Advanced Defending impose. For casual and even seasoned players who value enjoyment over rigidity, Legacy Defending was our preferred option.
By removing it from online modes, you’ve forcefully restricted player choice, leaving many of us feeling alienated and unheard. The argument that Tactical Defending “levels the playing field” may apply in elite divisions, but not everyone is competing for global leaderboards. Many players simply want to enjoy the game their way, online or offline.
EA Sports has always promoted the idea of “playing it your way”, but this decision directly contradicts that philosophy. Instead of limiting options, why not empower players to choose their preferred defending style in unranked online play or friendly matches, at the very least?
We respectfully ask that you:
- Reintroduce Legacy Defending as an option in online modes, whether in friendlies, FUT, or seasons.
- Allow players to choose the experience that fits them best, respecting the diversity of your player base.
- Listen to the community feedback—there is a large segment of your loyal fanbase who feel unfairly forced into a system that doesn’t reflect how we love to play.
Gaming is supposed to be fun. Don’t take away the very thing that makes it enjoyable for so many of us.
Sincerely,
[loyal Gamer]
(On behalf of the Legacy Defending Community)
