EA Sports Says FC 27's The Grounds Adds 11v11 Clubs, Smaller-Group Modes
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Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Aug 4
EA Sports Says FC 27's The Grounds Adds 11v11 Clubs, Smaller-Group Modes
3 articles · Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Aug 4
Summary
EA Sports said The Grounds will not replace FC 27's 11v11 Clubs mode; players enter the new open-world hub and access Clubs from a nearby in-game building.
The mode was built for sessions where only 2 or 3 friends are online, adding experiences that range from club leagues and playoffs to football-adjacent minigames like dodgeball-, basketball- and bocce-style matches.
EA said the design was shaped by how younger players use online social spaces, aiming for a looser, more communal experience where football can fade into the background.
Real-money spending will be available in The Grounds, but EA said every purchasable clothing item can also be earned with in-game currency.
The explanation adds detail to EA's earlier reveal of The Grounds as FC 27's open-world overhaul, which will span 3 districts and 10 seasonal updates.