EA SPORTS FC™ 26 PC Deep Dive: Enhancements & Features Explained

• Controller Support Enhancements
• Expanded Display Settings
• Improved Graphics Settings Usability
• Display Settings Guide
• Graphics Settings Guide
• PC Requirements
• EA Javelin Anticheat

Controller Support Enhancements

EA SPORTS FC 26 brings a significant update for PC gamers, especially those who prefer using controllers. This year, we are excited to introduce enhanced support that promises a more immersive and engaging experience:

• DualShock®4 Support: Experience complete vibration feedback when connected via USB.
• DualSense™ Controller Support: Take advantage of haptics and adaptive triggers for a richer gaming experience if connected through USB (basic vibration support available for Bluetooth users).

Expanded Display Settings

In our efforts to provide you with more customization options, we’ve expanded the display settings to better fit your gaming setup:

• Active Monitor Selection: Directly select which monitor to run the game on from your settings.
• Aspect Ratio Filter: Easily find supported resolutions reflecting your display’s aspect ratio.
• Frame Rate Limit Options: Now you can extend frame rate limits beyond 120 FPS, supporting rates of 144, 165, and 240 FPS.
• VSync Options: Choose to sync your frame rate at various ratios of your monitor’s refresh rate (½, ⅓, ¼).
• Render Scale: Adjust the resolution in relation to the rendering settings, which is especially helpful in borderless mode.
• Dynamic Resolution FPS Target: Set a target FPS for the game to trigger dynamic resolution scaling automatically.

Improved Graphics Settings Usability

We understand that managing graphics settings can be overwhelming. Therefore, we have streamlined the usability of graphics settings:

• Informative Settings Descriptions: Each graphics setting now comes with detailed descriptions explaining their impact on CPU, GPU, and VRAM usage.
• Graphics Quality Presets: Choose from predefined options like Low, Medium, High, Ultra, and Auto for quick adjustments (note: changes require a restart).

Display Settings Guide

This section provides an overview of crucial display settings to help you navigate more efficiently:

Screen Setup

• Active Monitor: Select which monitor will display the game, ideal for borderless or full screen settings.
• Display Mode: Choose between:
• Borderless: Fills the screen without borders (cannot be resized).
• Fullscreen: Utilizes the entire screen.
• Windowed: Runs in a resizable, moveable window.
• Aspect Ratio: Filter resolutions based on the selected aspect ratio (Fullscreen only).
• Screen Resolution: Determines your display resolution where higher means crisper images but may affect performance (settings for Fullscreen only).

Frame Rate & Refresh

• Refresh Rate: Controls how quickly your monitor refreshes (Fullscreen only).
• Frame Rate Limit: Limits FPS when VSync is off.
• VSync: Syncs your FPS to your monitor to prevent tearing.
• Cutscene Performance: Adjusts FPS during cutscenes and menus.
• Dynamic Resolution Scaling (DRS): Adjusts resolution dynamically based on GPU limits to maintain FPS.

Graphics Settings Guide

Note that any modifications to graphics settings will necessitate a game restart to take effect. Here’s a look at the essential graphics presets available:

• Auto: Optimized for your hardware.
• Low: Best suited for minimum-spec PCs.
• Medium: Balances visuals with performance.
• High: Offers improved fidelity for powerful PCs.
• Ultra: Delivers maximum detail designed for top-tier hardware.

PC Requirements

To ensure a smooth gameplay experience, here are the minimum and recommended specifications for EA SPORTS FC 26:

• Minimum (720p, 60 FPS):
• OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest update)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600k or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD RX 570 (4 GB VRAM)
• Storage: 100 GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Recommended (1080p, 60 FPS):
• OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest update)
• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
• Memory: 12 GB RAM
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 or AMD RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM)
• Storage: 100 GB

EA Javelin Anticheat

Addressing the concerns around fair play on PC, we have prioritized creating a cheat-free environment. For FC 26, we implement EA Javelin Anticheat, which works relentlessly in the background:

What EA Javelin Anticheat Does

Designed to prevent and detect unfair practices, EA Javelin Anticheat is active from day one of your gameplay experience. It continuously monitors for harmful software or tactics that can interfere with fair play.

Kernel-Level Protection

This feature allows for the monitoring of cheats that run deep within the operating system. EA Javelin Anticheat operates at a kernel level, helping to keep your gaming environment clean and enjoyable:

• Only runs while EA SPORTS FC 26 is active.
• Uninstalls itself when the game is removed from your PC.

Share Your Feedback

Your input is crucial, and we encourage you to share your experiences using the FC Feedback Hub or through the EA SPORTS FC Discord community.

Pre-orders for EA SPORTS FC 26 are now available. The game launches on September 26, 2025, for multiple platforms including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Early access through the Ultimate Edition begins on September 19, 2025*.

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