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How to matchmake in EA FC 25 with your friends?

Friendly only in name

It’s one thing to play EA FC 25 with complete strangers, and playing with your friends is a whole different ball games.

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While winning a friendly against your buddy might not directly reflect in any in-game rewards, the winner certainly gets the bragging rights. Moreover, what’s a better way than to prove who is the best player in your friend circle? Thankfully, you won’t need to be under the same roof as your friend to play the game together. Playing together or against each other in EA FC 25 can be done remotely, and it’s pretty easy.

How to add your friend in EA FC 25?

To play with your friends, you’ll need to add them to your friend list on EA Play. This is possible even if the two of you are on different platforms (to play in the same session, the two of you will need to be on the same generation of the game).

  • The easiest way to add your friend is by using the EA app on a PC. You can do this even if you play on a console, as the EA ID is universal across all platforms (only the profiles differ based on your platform).
  • On the app’s home screen, press the small icon on top of your Friends tab.
  • This will open up a screen where you can search for your friend using their EA ID.
  • If the two of you are friends on PlayStation or Xbox, you can directly import your friend list. This will save you time, as you won’t have to manually add them again.
  • Once you’ve sent a request, your friend will need to accept it. Of course, they might do the same and send you the request.
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Once the two of are friends using your EA ID, playing together is very easy.

How to matchmake with your friend in EA FC 25?

The process of playing with your friend in EA FC 25 will vary slightly depending on the mode in question. Ultimate Team makes it pretty easy to play against each other. Irrespective of the mode, the first thing you’ll want to do is to add your friend to your in-game party.

This can be done using the social tab. Once the two of you are added as friends, you can invite them to your party. Once accepted, you can play against each other in Ultimate Team friendlies.

  • You can play Rush as part of the same team in Ultimate Team mode.
  • You can also play together in co-op seasons and get promoted together. Unlike Ultimate Team, you can play as part of the authentic squads that use real-life teams.

That’s pretty much it when it comes to playing EA FC 25 with your buddies. If the two of you are on different systems, make sure to turn on Crossplay.


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