State of EAFC every year
I think most people here might resonate with me when i say the game has gone to a state where it is practically just gambling addiction which this game has players in it. Atleast in Ultimate team.
For devs and product folks at EA, Congrats - You have a perfect money making machine now!
But for your players, it is easier if you sit down and have a talk with your general players. This game is not skill based either anymore. Holding R1 and then be able to dribble across everybody is a joke. Imagine making a game where everyone is like prime messi and even with prime AI defending players just do r1. Hardly any skill moves needed.
As for me, I was a div 1/elite till fc 23 with rank 4 in WL. Nothing great but enjoyed the game. Now, getting a rank 7 feels like an achievement. Maybe there are skill gaps but I used to play this for fun. Now, its spend money or play squad battles. Skill moves are hardly used. Attacking is hardly there anymore.
I think in order to save more money, FC might make this game more unplayable where most players would quit playing and just stick to menu grinding and gambling on packs with money.
Football and "FIFA" was such a fun game. Now its a gambling joint. Kudos FC team.