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FC25: V4 'FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE' RELEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIGGEST UPDATE YET!!! ALL NEW 'FC IQ: BASES - GAMEPLAY STYLES, PHYSICALITY, FOULS, SHOOTING ERRORS, LOADS OF IMPROVEMENTS & REFINEMENTS, 250+ OPTIONS!!!!!!!!!
🕑 Added 2024-12-17 04:42:37 +0000 UTCV4 'FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE' IS FINALLY HERE - AND IT'S ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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**IMPORTANT**
If you’re new around here, please make sure that you take the time to read my ‘FC25 Mod Guide’ FIRST. This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to understand key factors about the mod.
There’s some CRUCIAL SETTINGS that are absolutely necessary to get this version set-up properly.
After you read this, then read the 'V3 Details' .pdf. I stress to you the importance of taking the time to read the information provided in the download.
If you don’t get the settings right, you’re going to end up with a very ‘off’ gameplay.
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The Story Continues…
V1 was about getting the movement foundations in place. It was about freeing up the ball, enhancing the ball physics, balancing passing/shooting speeds and setting the base core in many other areas to build from.
V2 the mod began to develop its character. This was a massive update that focused on putting in place some very important, fundamental systems into place regarding positioning and off-ball behaviour. The rigidity of FC IQ was removed and teams defend together, no longer bound by an invisible line.
V3/3.5 built on these foundations, with a big focus on the attacking side of the game!
V4 focuses on balance, style, substance and depth! I’ve worked so hard to ensure that many different areas of gameplay combine together to ensure the gameplay has a significant character and personality! There is now more choice than ever to build the gameplay style that you want.
V4 is easily the BIGGEST update of my FC25 mod so far and is possibly the largest overall update any of my mods have EVER seen!
Read on for the features….
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WHAT’S NEW IN V4?
+ FC IQ: ‘BASES’ - REFINED GAMEPLAY STYLES!!!
FC IQ has undergone more MAJOR changes in V4!
Let’s face it - FC IQ is a complicated beast and it has a huge impact on gameplay. Whether you prefer a gameplay that is more possession based, a style that leans more on attacking or even just an overall more balanced approach - you now have more control than ever to solidify the gameplay style YOU want!
After selecting your standalone mod, the next most important decision you will make is selecting your FC IQ base.
There are now THREE FC IQ bases to choose from in my mod (Full Gameplay Package only).
Here they are in order from most conservative to most aggressive:
FC IQ - Conservative
FC IQ - Balanced (integrated into the V4 standalone)
FC IQ - Aggressive
These bases impact base positioning and how aggressive or conservative the overall gameplay is.
Of course, any of these bases still allow for different tactical approaches, but each base leans a particular direction, depending on the gameplay experience that you are searching for.
I have worked extensively on these to ensure that any of the bases you select will provide you with a much more in depth experience compared to what the default FC25 FC IQ offers.
Conservative: The ‘Conservative’ base has more of a cautious approach to attack. Defensive midfielders and Full Backs for example won’t be in as much of a hurry to push forward and vacate their defensive duties. Centrebacks will also be less likely to sit quite as high.
Balanced: The ‘Balanced’ base is integrated into V4 and offers an experience that falls somewhere in the middle. Attackers, CMs and CAM’s will look to push up the field, but defenders and defensive midfielders will provide cover.
Aggressive: Use the 'Aggressive' base if you want players to be more attacking in their approach. Defenders and midfielders in particular will move into more forward, attacking base positions when on the ball. V3.5 used the ‘Aggressive’ base by default - so if you like that, then stick with it!
You can easily view the differences in base positions by selecting the ‘WITH BALL’ view in Team Management.
Remember there are many different player roles in FC25 and EACH of my bases provides you with significantly more depth and variety than you get when using the default FC IQ base (which is also an option if that’s what you prefer).
For those wanting EVEN MORE customisation possibilities, you can refine your FC IQ base more with the ‘FC IQ: Refinements’ (‘Full Gameplay Package’).
These options let you select specific player roles and tweak their positioning even more.
+ PHYSICALITY, FOULS & TACKLING VARIETY!!!
A number of features all roll into the one here to add so much more off-ball personality into the game! V4 sees the introduction of increased physicality, collisions, fouls and tackling variety into my FC25 mod!
This has a BIG impact on the overall depth of the gameplay experience. There are now so many more potential outcomes in collisions and tackling - all based on attributes and ability.
You now have to carefully consider your physical approach to the game. Stronger players are much more likely to win the physical battle and agile dribblers are now more difficult to steal the ball from.
There is also a significant difference between players' ability to tackle with attacking players being far less impactful in this area than before.
This results in a true fight for the ball and also sees a lot more fouls and variety.
I have also HEAVILY invested time into ensuring that defenders are more difficult to steal the ball from and head into an open goal. This doesn’t mean that it can never happen - but it’s much more difficult now than it was before due to a number of reasons.
+ ATTACKING CREATIVITY & FLUIDITY
Significant improvements have been made to increase attacking variety, creativity and fluidity. Attacking players will make more intuitive runs, play with more personality, the CPU is less wasteful on the ball, they will now consider their position to dribble more carefully and are overall much more intelligent.
+ SHOOTING ERRORS & VARIETY
Shooting errors are finally here!!! These have been carefully constructed to provide the most in depth shooting system in any football game. They are based on many factors such as body position, balance, pressure, angle, shot type - and of course attributes!
There is a VERY mild version included in the V4 standalone, with many more options to choose from in the ‘Full Gameplay Package’. There are ‘Strong’ and ‘Subtle’ versions as well as the ability to fine-tune CPU specific shooting errors.
+ STAMINA AND FATIGUE DEPTH
You now need to be more considered when using high pressing tactics. Fatigue will set in faster. There are also a number of options around this in the ‘Full Gameplay Package’.
For example, I have attempted to fix a legacy FIFA/FC bug where CBs stamina drains far more quickly than other positions.
I also have a ‘Strong Fatigue’ option, a ‘Reduced Stamina’ option and a ‘Increased Short Term Fatigue’ option to really tweak that area to your liking.
+ REFINEMENTS & BALANCES
A ton of work has gone into carefully balancing many more areas of gameplay to ensure the elements combine for the most realistic experience possible. This includes refinements to dribbling fluidity, crossing, passing, movement, pressing, defensive awareness and much more!
+ A COLOSSAL AMOUNT OF ALL NEW OPTIONS!!! 250+ options in TOTAL!!!
I’ve already covered some of the bigger new available options in the above, but expect SO MUCH MORE!!!
There are a monstrous 250+ options already available in FC25, massively eclipsing the 180 that were available by the end of FC24’s lifespan.
There really is no other gameplay mod like this anywhere! Each option is carefully built, tested and balanced also, ensuring you are not sacrificing any quality when using the available options.
Here’s just a little more about SOME of the new options also included:
+ A ninth and all new positioning base - ‘Increased Midfield Pressure’.
This base is for those who want the midfield line to pressure that extra bit higher up the pitch.
When the ball is being played out from the back for example, or even in transition, the midfield line will now position themselves higher to create an extra layer of resistance.
As always, I have also included many variations of this base, allowing you to combine this many other bases. This means you can pair this new ‘Increased Midfield Pressure’ variant together or alone with ‘Ball Side’, ‘More Pressing’, ‘Defensive Line Drop, ‘Mid Drop’ and the already included V4 base.
+ ‘Reduced Shot Speed’ UPDATED Option
This option is massively improved compared to the original release. Using this option results in much more variety in shooting speeds and is scaled based on a number of different types of shot types and attributes. You will also find more variety in shooting when using this option. For example you will see more CPU ground shots.
+ More Blocks & Less Blocks
Refine your blocked shots and interceptions with the ‘More Blocks’ and ‘Less Blocks’ options. These were both very popular in FC24 and have been redesigned for FC25.
+ Increased Defensive Difficulty Option
This option impacts a number of areas around defensive reactions (scaled based on attributes of course). This is a great option for those wanting to increase the defensive solidity in the game even further.
+ Run Length Options - Shorter, Longer and Default
You now have the ability to customise exactly how you want attacking runs to look in FC25. As the name suggests, using these options will either increase or reduce the LENGTH of attacking runs.
Importantly, you can pair any of these options with the available ‘Attacking Runs’ options to create a unique experience. For example you could pair the ‘Run Length - Shorter’ option with the all new ‘Attacking Runs - Ultimate’ option to create a gameplay that features loads of short attacking runs.
+ CPU Alternative 4 (Faster) + CPU Alternative 5 (Slower)
CPU Alternative 4 builds on the previous CPU Alternative 3 and creates a CPU with even faster decision making. This option presents a real challenge and is scaled based on various player traits.
CPU Alternative 5 is an option that presents slower decision making for those who want a more measured CPU.
+ Intensity to Sprint Options
You can now increase how fast your players will reach a sprint. There is an option for each movement base, just be sure to match it with the correct version!
+ Conservative CB Option
Ensure that your CBs specifically don’t get too adventurous in attack and will be much more careful about vacating their position.
+ Team Differences Options (Experimental)
When using 'Tactical' and 'Dynamic' CPU Options, I have made changes to
encourage a more diverse and varied gameplay experience. This should results in teams having a stronger sense of identity. Please note that this is a largely experimental option!
+ Reduced Defensive Coverage Option (& Strong variant)
This is an option for those who are wanting to open up the gameplay to become more attacking.
+ Legacy Movement Options
For specific reasons, I have slightly adapted the movement bases for V4. However, if you prefer those that existed before - I’ve got you covered with the ‘Legacy Movement’ options (‘Legacy Walk Speed’ options also included).
+ Attacking Boost Option
+ Conservative Buildup Option
+ Contain - Less Intense Option
+ Difficult Goalkeepers Option
+ Dribble Errors Option
+ Balance - Alternative Option
+ LOADS and LOADS More!
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Remember, there is no need to get overwhelmed by the size of this mod at all.
There are tutorials to get you set-up if you're new to FC modding, there's an installation video, easy to follow guides, ‘Read Me’ files in each and every folder explaining what these options offer, there's a ‘Positional Bases’ guide and an all new ‘Options Guide - Where to Start’ as well - I've got you covered!
Be sure to connect your Patreon to discord as well and you will automatically join my exclusive discord where you can chat with myself and others!
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ESSENTIAL SETTINGS
The following settings are ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL to get V4 set-up and working correctly. If you don’t follow these steps, you will experience some very strange things.
First of all, it’s important to mention that you MUST use a standalone version of my mod for everything to work. The options are tailored to fit within the ‘world’ of the standalone mod.
SIMULATION SETTINGS: Custom
I know there is a lot of debate about ‘Simulation v Custom’ modes. I remain convinced that Simulation mode is only a slider set and have therefore decided to base my gameplay around ‘Custom’ mode.
Reminder: Career mode uses ‘Simulation’ mode by default - remember to change this to Custom when you enter career mode.
Please follow the below two steps.
STEP 1: SIMULATION SETTINGS: CUSTOM
STEP 2: LINE LENGTH SLIDER 49/49 FOR BOTH USER AND CPU
This step is ESSENTIAL. To be very clear, it is not just that you need a 49 setting as such, it is actually much more important than that. This setting on 49 ACTIVATES an important change in the mod and is necessary.
You cannot play this mod on Simulation Mode, it will create some very weird positioning and behaviour.
Note: If you switch out of Custom mode, it resets the sliders. So please remember if you switch out and then back to Custom, you need to re-enter the 49/49 line length slider.
Other Settings:
CPU SLIDERS: There is a lot happening this year with FC IQ, CPU Sliders, Regular Sliders etc and this can create many differences in gameplay.
Regarding the ‘CPU Sliders’, my mod has been built with everything on ‘Custom’ 50/50. You are welcome to change these to your own liking, as long as you consider they will impact your gameplay in ways I’m unable to fully account for.
Regarding ‘Dynamic’ or ‘Tactical’ sliders, again you’re welcome to use these, but it’s important you understand the impact they can have on CPU behaviour can be quite extreme. There are various ‘presets’ inside these options, which may provide you with adverse behaviour depending on what style of gameplay you are after.For example, if you want an aggressive CPU, but you have ‘Tactical’ selected, it’s possible that the game will choose a ‘Conservative’ CPU approach from one of the tactical presets that exist within the game. This can create some potential confusion between what the mod is offering vs what preset has been selected.
WEATHER EFFECTS: I have them switched off. You’re welcome to use them, but understand that switching them on may create some strange occurrences.
PLAYER BASED DIFFICULTY ON
CLASSIC ATTRIBUTES
COMPETITOR MODE: OFF
Delete the 'FC25' folder from your %appdata% / Local / Temp / EA SPORTS FC25 when installing.
Ensure you are OFFLINE when using the mod
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What’s Included?
‘MOD TESTING AND SUPPORTING’ TIER:
AIO Standalone Versions:
V4: Regular
V4: Fast
V4: Slow
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‘FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE’ TIER:
AIO Standalone Versions:V4: Regular
V4: Fast
V4: Slow
V4: Default Movement
Popular Old Versions:V1 (all)
V2 (all)
V3.5 (all)
Options:
Attacking Boost Option NEW
Attacking Runs Option - Default
Attacking Runs Option - Extreme
Attacking Runs Option - Minimal
Attacking Runs Option - Mild
Attacking Runs Option - Strong
Attacking Runs Option - Ultimate NEW
Attacking Runs Option - Very Mild
Attacking Runs Option - Very Strong
Attributes Alternative Option NEW
Ball Physics Option - Larger Ball
Ball Physics Option - More Curve
Ball Physics Option - More Curve + Larger Ball Combined
Ball Physics Option - More Curve V2
Balance - Alternative Option NEW
Balance - Default Option NEW
Conservative Build Up Option NEW
Conservative CB Option NEW
Contain - Default Option
Contain - Less Intense Option NEW
Contain - More Intense Option
Contain - V3.5 Option NEW
CPU Alternative 2
CPU Alternative 3
CPU Alternative 4 (Fastest) NEW
CPU Alternative 5 (Slower) NEW
CPU Alternative Option
CPU Shooting Errors - Default NEW
CPU Shooting Errors - Increased NEW
CPU Shooting Errors - Reduced NEW
Default Attack Option NEW
Default Ball Physics Option NEW
Default CPU Option
Default Fatigue Option NEW
Default Ground + Through Ball Distance Option - Fast Base
Default Ground + Through Ball Distance Option - Regular, Fast & Slow Base
Default Powershot Error Option
Default Physicality Option NEW
Default Referee Option NEW
Default Splashscreen Option NEW
Difficult Ball Control Option
Difficult Ball Control Option - Stronger
Difficult Goalkeepers Option NEW
Dribble Errors Option NEW
Easier’ Defenders Option
Easier’ Defenders - Less Pressing Option
Faster Crossing Option - Strong
Faster Crossing Option - Subtle
Faster Turn Intensity + Intensity to Sprint - FAST Base NEW
Faster Turn Intensity + Intensity to Sprint - REGULAR Base NEW
Faster Turn Intensity + Intensity to Sprint - SLOW Base NEW
Faster Turning Intensity Option - Fast Base
Faster Turning Intensity Option - Regular Base
Faster Turning Intensity Option - Slow Base
FC IQ BASE - Aggressive NEW
FC IQ - CDM Centrehalf Defend - Higher Option
FC IQ - CDM Centrehalf Defend - Slightly Higher Option
FC IQ - CDM Deep Playmaker Buildup - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Deep Playmaker Buildup - Slightly Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Deep Playmaker Defend - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Deep Playmaker Defend - Slightly Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Deep Playmaker Roaming - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Deep Playmaker Roaming - Slightly Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Holding Ballwinning - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Holding Ballwinning - Slightly Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Holding Defend - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Holding Defend - Slightly Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Holding Roaming - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CDM Holding Roaming - Slightly Deeper Option
FC IQ - CM Box to Box - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CM Deep Playmaker Defend - Deeper Option
FC IQ - CM Holding Defend - Deeper Option
FC IQ BASE - Conservative NEW
FC IQ Base - Default
FC IQ - False 9 - Deeper In Possession Option
FC IQ - FB Balanced - Deeper In Possession Option
FC IQ - V3.5 Option NEW
Goalkeeper - Default Option
Goalkeeper Boost Option
Increased Ball Freedom Option
Increased CB Stamina Option NEW
Increased CPU Sliders Range Option
Increased Defensive Difficulty Option NEW
Increased Field Friction Option - Strong
Increased Field Friction Option - Subtle
Increased Short Term Fatigue Option NEW
Increased Walk Speed Option - Regular, Fast & Slow Base Movement
Injuries Option
Intensity to Sprint Option - FAST BASE NEW
Intensity to Sprint Option - REGULAR BASE NEW
Intensity to Sprint Option - SLOW BASE NEW
Jockey - Default Option
Jockey - Faster Option
Jockey - Slower Option
Legacy Movement Options (Regular, Fast, Slow) NEW
Legacy Walk Speed Options (Increased and Slower for ALL) NEW
Less Blocks Option NEW
Mid Drop
More Blocks Option NEW
Narrow Attack Option - Strong
Narrow Attack Option - Subtle
Narrow Defence Option - Strong
Narrow Defence Option - Subtle
Narrow CB Option - Very Mild NEW
Narrow CB Option - Mild NEW
Narrow CB Option - Moderate NEW
Narrow CB Option - Strong NEW
Pass Speed Option - Default
Pass Speed Isolation Option - Fast
Pass Speed Isolation Option - Regular
Pass Speed Isolation Option - Slow
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact + DLD + E
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact + DLD + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact + DLD + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact + Mid Drop + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Compact + Mid Drop + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + DLD + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + DLD + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Defensive Line Drop
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Defensive Line Drop (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Easier (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Mid Drop + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Mid Drop + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + Compact
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + Compact (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + DLD + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + DLD + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + Mid Drop
Positioning Alternative - Ball Side + Space + Mid Drop (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Compact
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Ball Side
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Ball Side (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Defensive Line Drop
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Defensive Line Drop (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Compact + DLD + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Compact + DLD + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Easier (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Mid Drop + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Compact + Mid Drop + Easier (MP)
Positioning Alternative - Defensive Line Drop Option
Positioning Alternative - Defensive Line Drop Option (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Easier
Positioning Alternative - Easier (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Easier + DLD
Positioning Alternative - Easier + DLD (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Easier + Mid Drop
Positioning Alternative - Easier + Mid Drop (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Mid Drop
Positioning Alternative - Mid Drop (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Mid Drop + Ball Side
Positioning Alternative - Mid Drop + Ball Side (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Mid Drop + Ball Side + Compact
Positioning Alternative - Mid Drop + Ball Side + Compact (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - More Pressing
Positioning Alternative - Space
Positioning Alternative - Space (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Space + Ball Side
Positioning Alternative - Space + Ball Side (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Space + Ball Side + Defensive Line Drop
Positioning Alternative - Space + Ball Side + DLD (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Space + Ball Side + Mid Drop
Positioning Alternative - Space + Ball Side + Mid Drop (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Space + DLD + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Space + DLD + Easier (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Space + Easier
Positioning Alternative - Space + Easier (More Pressing)
Positioning Alternative - Space + Mid Drop + Easier
Reduced Defensive Coverage Option
Reduced Defensive Coverage Option - Strong
Reduced Field Friction Option
Reduced Field Friction Option - Strong
Reduced Shot Speed Option
Reduced Shot Speed Option UPDATED NEW
Reduced Stamina Option NEW
Run Length Option - Default NEW
Run Length Option - Longer NEW
Run Length Option - Shorter NEW
Shooting Errors Option - Default NEW
Shooting Errors Option - Strong NEW
Shooting Errors Option - Subtle NEW
Slower Attack Option
Slower Crossing Option NEW
Slower Turning Intensity Option - Fast Base
Slower Turning Intensity Option - Regular Base
Slower Turning Intensity Option - Slow Base
Slower Walk Speed Option - Fast Movement Base
Sprint Risk Option
Tackle - Default Option
Tackle - More Intense Option
Tackle Range Option NEW
Tackling - V3.5 Option NEW
Team Differences (Experimental) + Increased CPU Sliders NEW
Team Differences Option NEW
Touch Error Alternative - Default
Touch Error Alternative - Strong
Touch Error Alternative - Subtle
Touch Error Alternative - Swing
Trajectory Option
Trap Option
V3 Attack Option
V3.5 Attack Option NEW
Weaker Goalkeeper Option
Wider Attack Option - Strong
Wider Attack Option - Subtle
Wider CB Option - Mild (ON BALL) NEW
Wider CB Option - Moderate (ON BALL) NEW
Wider CB Option - Strong (ON BALL) NEW
Wider Defence Option - Strong
Wider Defence Option - Subtle
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Remember, if the standalone mod has features that you don’t like, don’t conclude straight away that the mod isn’t for you - there is almost certainly an option you can use to help fine-tune your experience. Spend the time exploring the folders and trying things for yourself and you will see that you can craft an experience more to your taste.
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Thanks as always for your support everyone!
- Anth
