What is EA Sports FC 25’s new ‘FC IQ’ feature?

EA Sports loves to put buzzy marketing names on new features in its games. “FC IQ” is no different in this regard. But there’s real depth in this, serving all modes of play, and that arrives when the game launches on Sept. 27.

FC IQ, put simply, is a tactical layer that allows players greater direction over their side’s behavior and priorities. For three years, the game has incorporated thousands of animations and pitch movements through its “HyperMotion” engine, which draws on camera captures...