FIFA 24 (EA FC 24) Ultimate Team Traits System Explained

EA FC is set to arrive as the new title developed by EA Sports after splitting from FIFA, and it's aiming to bring some fresh additions to the game, including a new traits system in Ultimate Team. It hasn't been officially confirmed for the game yet, but we do have some information about it. So what do we know about the FIFA 24 (EA FC 24) traits system?

🚨Current EA FC FUT Specific Traits in TESTING:

- Team Captain: Boosts low chem players (0 gain +1 ; 1 gain +2)

- League Star: Gives +1 Boost to all players in their league

- Lone Wolf: +2 / +3 Boost to players with no team or country-mates

- Team Spiritig: All Team players…

— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) April 21, 2023

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What Is the New FIFA 24 (EA FC 24) Ultimate Team Traits System?

Fut Sheriff, a page known for regular and reliable FIFA leaks, announced via Twitter that a new traits system is coming to EA FC Ultimate Team. The goal is reportedly to "create new levels of player authenticity with more unique players and animations, backed by noticeable in-game advantages."

Some traits may only be available to specific players with the required attributes, or may be entirely exclusive to a particular player, giving them a more distinct personality in-game.

At this early stage, we don't know exactly how the system will be implemented in the game, but we can make some educated guesses since a similar system has already been used in another EA Sports title, NHL 23.

FIFA 24 Ultimate Team New Traits

The new traits system in EA FC Ultimate Team is thought to be similar to the X-Factor abilities used in EA Sports' NHL 23.

There are reportedly two trait categories, Base and Icon, though Icon Traits won't only be used on Icon cards.

Traits will be split into seven groups reflecting player attributes: Scoring, Passing, Defending, Dribbling, Physical, Goalkeeping, and FUT-Specific Gameplay.

The new traits system won't boost overall player ratings or the game's power curve, since it won't raise a card's base stats. Instead, it will kick in during specific in-game situations. For example, there could be a trait that gives a player maximum Long Shots and Shot Power on their first shot attempt from outside the box.

There are also rumors that traits could be purchasable on the transfer market.

What Traits Are Currently Being Tested in FIFA 24 Ultimate Team?

Some traits currently being tested:

• Team Captain: Boosts low-chemistry players (0 chem gain +1; 1 chem gain +2)
• League Star: Gives +1 boost to all players in their league
• Lone Wolf: +2 / +3 boost to players with no club or country teammates
• Team Spirit: All team players get a stamina boost
• Super Sub: Player comes on from the bench with full chemistry.
• Flexible: Player automatically shifts to position based on where they're placed

Looking at the traits in testing, it seems like we'll see some interesting traits that will help with squad building. That said, we can also ask whether certain traits will make it too easy to bypass the chemistry system and include whichever players we want. The Flexible trait also looks overpowered, effectively letting you play cards in whatever position you want. Let's see what else we'll get to see...