Exclusive Interview with FC 26 FUT Director & Live Content Manager #W48

08/08/2025 1h 1min
Exclusive Interview with FC 26 FUT Director & Live Content Manager #W48

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Episode Synopsis

Former pod regular, turned EA Lead Product Manager on Live Content, FUT Economist (aka Jamey) and Richard Walz (FUT Game Design Director) join your host Ben to discuss FC 26 features and content strategy. They cover the following topics:

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00:00 Intros




04:05 New Gauntlet Mode




07:52 Tournaments Revamped




11:32 Rivals Rework: Bounties System




16:43 Champions vs. Challengers Split




19:28 Evolutions Changes




24:12 Power Curve Strategy




33:25 Draw Quit Updates




38:38 Dev Transparency Promise




46:25 Rewards Economy Shift




56:11 Closing Comments




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