EA Sports FC 26 Unveils 5 New PlayStyle+ Features, Eliminates Flair, Trivela, Aerial, and Power Header

Okay, so here’s the thing. EA Sports is dropping some sort of update—new PlayStyles or something—for FC 26. Caught this on their YouTube, deep dive style. And yeah, they’re switching things up a bit.

So they’ve got five new styles incoming: Aerial Fortress, Precision Header, GameChanger, Inventive, and Enforcer. I’m guessing they’re trying to spice things up, or maybe just feed the update monster. Who knows.

Let’s start with Aerial Fortress—sounds like a superhero, right? This one’s all about defending, dominating those aerial face-offs. It’s like, hey, less about flying high for show, and more about shutting down attacks. Regular version = solid jumps, but go PlayStyle+ and you’ll be diving through the air like some kind of defense ninja.

Precision Header now, it’s like, chill with the power and focus on getting that ball exactly where you want it. I mean, imagine trying to thread a needle with your forehead? Something like that. And they’ve leveled up both power and accuracy, apparently.

Inventive… this is the mash-up of Flair and Trivela. You’re doing those fancy footworks but, like, with purpose (or that’s the plan, anyway).

GameChanger—taking shots with, I dunno, a pinch of pizzazz and a bit more might. Again, it’s all about combining Flair with Trivela for your showy-shooting goals.

And, holy moly, Enforcer is your classic hold-up play. Think of a wall that can push back. Most useful when you’re trying to keep the ball while players swarm you like ants at a picnic.

Old styles like Flair, Trivela, Aerial—you name it—are getting booted out for these newbies. Maybe they’re improving, or maybe someone just wanted to feel creative on their lunch break.

Oh, and a side note. EA is saying gameplay’s gonna be smoother—dribbling, shooting, keeping the ball. Goalkeeping and tackling will apparently stop being hot potatoes.

Mark your calendars (or not, if you have a life). September 26th is when FC 26 drops across all platforms. Get your consoles ready, or don’t. I’m not your mom.