EA Sports FC 26 Club Mode: Unlocking And Upgrading Archetypes For Realistic Player Progression
FC 26 Club Mode limits players to choosing just one Archetype from 13, which has caused some issues for some players. This article will help you unlock more Archetypes and upgrade them.
Since its inception, EA Sports FC series' Club Mode has been a beloved feature for its social and multiplayer nature. Players can form a club, develop their own players' attributes, and control individual players in their squad to compete against other teams for advancement.
EA FC 26's Club Mode introduces a player progression system more closely aligned with real-world football, which has caused confusion for some players who want to unlock more Archetypes. Below, I'll explain the specific updates and how to acquire and upgrade more Archetypes in the new version.
New VS Old
FC 26's major changes are to the initial player creation process. In previous versions, you could create players suited to different positions and create different versions of your players based on your needs. You then earned experience points by winning matches, leveled up your club players, and earned skill points. These skill points could then be used to upgrade attributes across the skill tree, continuously enhancing your players' abilities.
The updated FC 26 Club Mode now offers 13 Archetypes, and players will need to choose one based on their base attributes and the position they wish to play. Surprisingly, the base attributes of these Archetypes are all related to world football superstars. For example, Creator is inspired by Xavi and is also a skilled passer.
How To Get More Archetypes?
Of course, you're not limited to just one player archetype. You can choose to redeem them for FC 26 Coins, EA Sports FC Points, or tokens.
This method is relatively simple. In Club Game Mode, click Player Menu, then click Prototypes button. Use the left stick to select the desired archetype. Finally, under Unlock Prototypes on the right side of the screen, select Use 25,000 Coins button or Use 200 EA Sports FC Points button to acquire it. You'll also see a third button - Token Unlock - at this point.
The token redemption method is a bit more complex. You earn tokens by completing objectives or by leveling up EA Sports FC 26 Season Pass - reaching level 14 unlocks tokens. You then use these tokens to unlock Archetypes.
How To Upgrade Archetypes?
You upgrade Archetypes using attribute points, which are converted from experience points. Players need to earn experience points by participating in matches using the archetype they wish to upgrade. The more they play and the better their performance, the more experience points they earn. It's important to note that attribute points can only be used to upgrade the currently active archetype!
Once you've earned enough attribute points, click the Player menu, then select Edit Archetype. Select the archetype you wish to upgrade, click Edit, and you'll be able to upgrade.
Also, the higher the current attribute level, the more attribute points are required to upgrade, so it's recommended that players prioritize attributes based on their archetype's strengths. After allocating attribute points, click Confirm to complete the archetype upgrade.
In addition, upgrading allows you to upgrade your Signature PlayStyles to PlayStyle+ versions, further enhancing your players. The progression system in EA FC26's club mode is more authentic to real-life football player development than ever before, allowing you to experience life in a football club more realistically!