Master FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Mode With Our Beginner’s Guide
Ultimate Team (UT) has been the most popular game mode across all of EA’s major sports titles. UT is all about customization — rounding up your favorite players and building the team of your dreams. FIFA 20 Ultimate Team (FUT) will put you in the GM’s seat as you hire players and coaches. Keep close attention to their salaries, contracts, and skill ratings as you construct the ultimate soccer squad. This walk-through will act as a beginner’s guide to FIFA 20‘s Ultimate Team. We’ll put you on the path to creating the most elite squad the world has ever known.
Contents
- What is FUT?
- How to build a team
- Choose players wisely
- Complete your objectives
- Use your consumable items
- Do squad battles
- Check card pack probabilities
- Avoid penalties like the plague
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What is FUT?
FUT, also known as FIFA Ultimate Team, is a personalized, card-based mode unlike anything else in the game. Instead of choosing a pre-made team or drafting players, you build your team using cards, which you purchase using either in-game currency or real money.
As you improve your team, you can choose to enter single-player leagues, tournaments, or special Squad Battles. You can also take the game online to compete against other players. Everything you do earns you more points that can be used to improve your team, and when you find a player who doesn’t have a role in your squad anymore, you can sell him to other Ultimate Team players for more currency.
How to build a team
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When you begin FIFA 20′s Ultimate Team mode, your team will not be nearly as skilled as the pre-made squads you use in Kick Off or Career. Most will be in the bronze tier, making them relatively ineffective individual players, but you’ll still be able to score goals and defend in tough situations if you make good decisions and keep track of your players’ energy levels. You will, however, be able to quickly build up your team to improve their effectiveness after just a match or two.
You’re going to want to get some stars to lead the charge on breakaways, and that’s where the store comes in. Use the right bumper on your controller (RB on Xbox One or R1 on PlayStation 4) to scroll to the right, and you’ll be able to purchase individual FIFA Ultimate Team packs using either in-game coins or FIFA points, which can be bought with cash.
When you first start out, it can be tempting to go with bronze packs, but we recommend saving up your points until you can afford a silver pack. Having just one playmaker can be the difference in close matches, giving you more coins that you can then use to purchase more card packs and better players on the transfer market.
Eventually, you’ll be able to purchase standard gold packs and even premium gold packs, providing your team with several star players as well as useful consumable items.
Choose players wisely
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When you open card packs, you’ll receive both permanent additions to your roster and loan players.
Loan players are only available to you for about seven games and are typically rated significantly higher than your regular starters, occasionally pushing into the 90s with players such as Cristiano Ronaldo.
It can be tempting to throw them into games immediately in order to run up the score on the other team but consider your opponent before doing so. Against a low-rated team, you’ll essentially waste a star’s talent, and after the seven games are up, they’re gone for good.
Take some time to examine your current team for holes. If your star player is your striker, then spending all of your coins to acquire Antoine Griezmann on the transfer market won’t be as beneficial as improving your winger or keeper. However, if there is a star available for a price you just can’t resist, you can always change up your squad formation or attempt to sell them on the transfer market.
Complete your objectives
Daily gifts are available in Ultimate Team, offering you extra coins and occasionally cards for completing simple activities.
Some of these take only a few seconds, requiring simple tasks such as organizing your squad members in certain positions or matching players with good chemistry. After completing the objectives, you’re free to place them back however you like.
The bonuses you receive may seem minor at first, but they can be crucial to maintaining your team after several games. Some earn you consumable items such as contract and fitness cards that can keep your stars in a game longer. Without them, you’ll be forced to remove players long before the end of a match.
New in FIFA 20 are Season Objectives, which are aimed at longer-term goals and give you rewards for playing the game much like you already would. These must be completed over the course of the current Ultimate Team season, and you will also gain experience points that unlock new rewards at key intervals. These can include very highly-rated loan players, which can be key in tough matchups.
For those new to Ultimate Team, you can complete Foundation Objectives in FIFA 20, which will give you rewards for doing basic activities at the start of your journey, including maximizing team chemistry.
Longer-term Milestone Objectives last longer than a season and will allow you to earn rewards for important moments in your franchise’s history.
Use your consumable items
When you’re opening packs that contain a dozen or so cards, it can be easy to breeze through your new consumable items. Don’t forget to send them to your team along with the players. These include items such as contracts and fitness cards.
After a certain number of games on the pitch, your permanent players will be unavailable without the use of a contract. Contracts, depending on their strength, allow players to participate in several more games. These cards are not usable on loan players, so you can’t convince superstars to stick around indefinitely.
Fitness cards give your stars a boost to their stamina for upcoming matches. If you like to sprint, your players will be absolutely gassed after each game. Using a fitness card completely refills their stamina meter, ensuring that they’re ready to play in the next game.
Make sure you use fitness cards on players who aren’t easily replaceable — i.e., those without skilled substitutes — to maximize their effectiveness.
Remember to keep track of the number of consumables you have and make sure you aren’t overusing them. You can easily do this when you select Action on a player in your squad and choose Use Consumable. You’ll be shown a list of each consumable, along with how many are in stock. The game will recommend which ones to use by default, but you should always make the final call.
Do squad battles
Squad Battles make a return in FIFA 20 and will award you coins based on your performance relative to other players. You’ll be ranked in different tiers, so even if you don’t manage to climb to the top of the leaderboard with a 23-0 win against Bayern, you can still earn a useful pack of guards for your latest single-player season. You no longer have a daily match cap, either, so you can play as much as you want.
There will be a few different teams to play against at any time, and we found the easiest among them to have a skill level around 70. This is the one you should start with, as you’ll be able to rack up quite a few goals and work on the finer points of your defense.
As you earn more cards and raise your team’s rating, you can start taking on harder opponents. They switch out pretty regularly, so if you don’t like any of the current options for Squad Battles, just check back the next day, and you’ll likely find a better choice.
Check card pack probabilities
Your chances of getting a high-skill player in a FIFA 20 Ultimate Team card pack may be slimmer than you think, but you’ll be pleased to know that you can check the exact odds for getting particular players.
To do this, go to the Store tab in Ultimate Team and select the type of pack you want to purchase. Before purchasing, hit Options or Menu on your controller to pull up the probability of getting a particular level of player.
As you might expect, the odds go down as the potential rewards go up. Here are the current reward probabilities divided by pack type, but be sure to keep checking the game for the most up-to-date stats.
- Bronze: 100% chance of 45+ player, 62% chance of 60+ player, 12% chance of 63+ player
- Premium bronze: 100% chance of 45+ player, 75% chance of 60+ player, 33% chance of 63+ player
- Silver: 100% chance of 65+ player, 27% chance of 70+ player, 3.3% chance of 73+ player
- Premium silver: 100% chance of 65+ player, 41% chance of 70+ player, 10% chance of 73+ player
- Gold: 100% chance of 75+ player, 7.7% chance of 82+ player, 3.4% chance of 83+ player
- Premium gold: 100% chance of 75+ player, 19% chance of 82+ player, 4.7% chance of 84+ player
Avoid penalties like the plague
In the heat of the moment, just after the other team steals the ball and starts pushing toward your goal, it can be extremely tempting to use a slide tackle and begin moving in the other direction.
There are certainly times when that technique is valuable, but it will often lead to a yellow card and a free-kick.
This isn’t a big deal initially, as your player will just need to be slightly more careful for the remainder of the match. However, if you’re called for another penalty or if a player is caught making a clear run at another player rather than the ball, they’ll be given a red card.
A red card will force the player to sit out the game, and no one will be allowed to replace him at his position, but it will also result in a suspension, which means they’ll be unavailable for a few games. If that happens, you better have a backup ready to take their place.
To avoid committing penalties, minimize your use of the slide tackle. Instead, use the upright tackle or use proper positioning to force a turnover. If you’ve loaded your team with skilled defenders and don’t move anyone too far out of position during breaks, you’ll usually find a chance to intercept a pass and clear the ball.
Don’t pass up the opportunity to redirect a pass when an opposing player uses a cross either, as it’s relatively easy to send them flying back toward the other end of the pitch.
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EA frankly lists all the missing features of FIFA 20 on Switch
Usually when bringing a game over to any system, the objective is to excite and persuade potential buyers into actually purchasing the game by means of marketing material. Well, EA seems to be doing half of that when it comes to laying out everything that will be included (and not included) in FIFA 20 on Switch.
What makes FIFA 20 on Switch so “special” is that it’s actually a ‘Legacy Edition’. This tagline has been slapped onto FIFA releases of the past which signify that they’re really just the same game as before, with a few minor additions sprinkled in. The marketing material doesn’t get franker than this. Here are a few lines from the product description and FAQ of FIFA 20. EA plainly states that the game will include new “in-game menus and broadcast overlays, the latest kits and squad updates for the upcoming season, but no new game modes or gameplay innovations.”
Wowzers! Well, perhaps points can be awarded for honesty? The next FAQ gets even blunter by stating that FIFA 20 has the exact “same gameplay innovation from FIFA 19 without any new development or significant enhancements.”
The proof is in the pudding
Yeah, 10 honesty points definitely have to be handed out here. At the very least, nobody can legitimately say they bought the game and didn’t know it wasn’t an “actual” new game over last year’s release.
So, the moral of the story is if you really want FIFA on Switch, then you’re better off sticking to getting FIFA 19, unless you really need those precious new menu animations and roster updates.
FIFA 20 Legacy Edition will limp its way onto Switch on September 27, 2019. The one, real, saving grace to this…interesting situation, is that EA also bluntly states that the Legacy Edition will cost less than the full version of the game on other platforms.
Hopefully, 2K won’t change its tune and do this same, lazy move with 2K21 next year. For now, at least that team is serious about its development on Switch.
The full description and laundry list of missing features of FIFA 20 Legacy Edition is below:
The EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 Legacy Edition launches September 27th on Nintendo Switch™ featuring the latest kits, clubs, and squads from some of top leagues around the world. It will also feature some of the world’s most famous stadiums, including a number brand new to FIFA 20.
In the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition you’ll be able to experience the authenticity and atmosphere of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, and play modes including FIFA Ultimate Team™, Kick Off, Career Mode, Licensed and Custom Tournaments, Women’s International Cup, Skill Games, Online Seasons, Online Friendlies, and Local Seasons.
Learn what’s included in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition in the FAQ below.
- What is the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition?
The FIFA 20 Legacy Edition features updated presentation (in-game menus and broadcast overlays), the latest kits and squad updates for the upcoming season, but no new game modes or gameplay innovations.
- What modes are available in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition?
You’ll be able to play Kick Off, Career Mode, Tournaments – Licensed and Custom, including the UEFA Champions League, Women’s International Cup, Skill Games, Online Seasons, Online Friendlies, and Local Seasons with the same features from FIFA 19.
FIFA Ultimate Team will also be included in the Legacy Edition.
- Does gameplay in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition vary from FIFA 19 on Nintendo Switch?
The FIFA 20 Legacy Edition will feature the same gameplay innovation from FIFA 19 without any new development or significant enhancements.
- Can I play FIFA Ultimate Team in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition?
Yes, you’ll be able to play FIFA Ultimate Team, featuring Manager Tasks, Single Player & Online Seasons, Single Player & Online Tournaments, Single Player & Online Draft, Online Singles Matches, Online Friendly Seasons, Team of the Week Challenges and Squad Building Challenges.
- Can I play online?
Yes, you’ll be able to play Online Seasons, Online Friendlies, and various FIFA Ultimate Team modes online.
- Will FIFA Ultimate Team feature special player items in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition?
Yes, certain special items in FIFA Ultimate Team will be supported in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition.
- Will there be live updates to kick-off squads throughout the season in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition?
Yes, the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition will feature live updates to kick-off squads throughout the season.
- Will EA SPORTS VOLTA Football be included in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition?
No, VOLTA Football is only available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
- Does the UEFA Champions League feature in the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition?
Yes, you will still be able to experience the authenticity & atmosphere of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
- Can I play on the go?
Yes, you can play in Docked, Handheld, and Tabletop modes, as well as via Local Multiplayer Connection.
- Can I use Split Joy-Con?
Yes, FIFA 20 Legacy Edition includes support for Joy-Con in Handheld, Dual, and Single mode, in addition to support for Pro Controller configuration.
- How can I pre-order the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch?
You can pre-order the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch via your preferred retailer, both digitally and in-store.
- How much will the FIFA 20 Legacy Edition cost?
Pricing varies by country, however, Legacy Editions are generally sold at a lower price.
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FIFA 20 Ultimate Team — new ICONS and many new features Switch
FIFA 20 Legacy Edition
FIFA 20 Ultimate Team — new ICONS and many new features
Darth_Alex —
This year’s FIFA Ultimate Team mode, which was announced for
upcoming game
FIFA 20 , will receive new ICONS, including
literally the recently announced Zinedine Zidane, as well as many
other innovations — from additional social interactions
to opportunities to simplify command management.
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The following are just some of the most important updates:
FUT Friendlies
A new way to play FUT (Fifa Ultimate Team) with friends
locally and online, including in online one-on-one matches –
with and without rules. There will also be four new
modes: Mystery Ball, King of the Hill, Max Chemistry and Swaps.
Improved Quest System
Players will be able to progress through FUT in a new way thanks to
additional opportunities to develop and personalize your
FUT club, as well as various temporary tasks and task groups,
that provide access to more complex tasks with more valuable
reward. nine0003
New customization options
Create a truly unique FUT club with new options
club setting and get the opportunity to get a new
custom uniforms, club emblems, skins and banners for
stadiums, as well as goal celebrations and much more.
Squad Management
Improved interface for the first time will allow players
access to the functions «Active squad», «Transfer market» and
«Club Items» without additional menu navigation.
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For all the details about what’s new in FUT 20, you can follow the link and
read the so-called FIFA Field Notes
20.
We remind you that FIFA 20 will go on sale on September 27 at
PlayStation 4, Xbox One and personal computers. In addition, on
FIFA 20 set to release on Nintendo Switch the same day
Legacy Edition, but comprehensive information about its differences from versions
there is no project for other platforms yet. Finally, EA SPORTS™ FIFA
20 — Champions Edition» will be available three days earlier at
subject to pre-order. nine0003
It is also reported that «Season One» will start on September 19 and
will last until the end of October. Everyone can take part in it
EA Access users by earning a FIFA 20 Trial for
a few days before the world premiere.
I still don’t understand, if my access subscription is active, then Fifa20
will it be available for free?
redwhite13 , I also want to know this.
redwhite13 , no, those that get into the Vault are free, but
Fifa20 will be there only in a year, now here is Fifa19there
appeared.
with a subscription discount when buying a game or without a purchase you can 10 hours
play the full version before it appears in Vault
redwhite13 , Subscription gives early access for several days.
You try it, you like it and you can get it at a discount.
FIFA 20 itself will appear for free by subscription sometime next summer,
2 months before the release of 21. This is an assumption.
Message from Darth_Alex
to more complex tasks with more valuable
reward. nine0003
Yeah, you’ll have to buy an idol at the auction. A reward of 500 coins and
a set of bronze contracts.
Posted by Darth_Alex
custom uniforms, club emblems,
stadium skins and banners, as well as goal celebrations and
many others.
Need more cards! Which will just clog up the club. But
if anything they can be presented as a reward for testing and shove into
packs for thickness. Just make some of them rare.
Posted by Darth_Alex
An improved interface will allow players to
get instant access to the «Active Composition» functions,
«Transfer market» and «Club items» without additional transitions
menu.
Whoa! Is that even possible?? Has technology finally evolved?
to do something like this?!
Posted by Darth_Alex
first call
FIRST??? The game is under thirty, the FUT is already a dozen, and they came here
for the interface … when will we get a normal game? nine0003
And even these «numerous» innovations could somehow
add paid dls from price tags in 2k, and not 4500 ask for
No, I’m probably better at PES this year.
