Improve Evolutions UX: Combine Micro-Levels & Automate Level Claiming
Overview:
While Evolutions remain one of the best features in Ultimate Team, the current progression structure and menu navigation create unnecessary friction. Splitting simple Evolutions into multiple micro-levels and forcing players to manually back out to the menus to claim each stage interrupts gameplay flow and wastes time.
Proposal 1: Consolidate Multi-Level Evolutions into a Single Unified Stage
Currently, many Evolutions are unnecessarily split into 3 to 5 separate levels (such as Future Stars Academy I having 5 levels), where individual levels often just require playing or winning 1 single match. Instead of locking requirements behind sequential micro-levels, why not combine the entire Evolution into one single, comprehensive stage that lists all total challenges and grants the full upgrade upon completion?
As shown in the attached comparison concept (Current Situation vs. The Proposal), merging the objectives into one unified checklist (e.g., Play 5 matches and Win 1 match in total) allows players to track and complete all requirements simultaneously without artificial gating.
Proposal 2: Implement "Auto-Claim" for Instant Level Progression
For Evolutions that still utilize multiple levels (such as Future Stars Academy II), players should not be forced to manually exit to the Evolutions menu after completing a level just to press the "Choose and Claim Reward" button before the next level can start tracking.
If a player hits "Play Next Match" without backing out to manually claim the completed level, their subsequent matches do not count toward the next stage. Implementing an Auto-Claim and Auto-Advance feature that automatically claims the completed level and immediately activates the next level in the background is an essential Quality-of-Life improvement.
Why These Changes Matter:
- No More Wasted Matches: Players will never accidentally play uncounted matches simply because they forgot to manually claim an Evo level in the menus.
- Seamless Gameplay Flow: Consolidating levels and automating level transitions lets players stay on the pitch and grind matches back-to-back without tedious menu navigation.