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FC 27 The Grounds Deep Dive pitch notes: Amps, personalizations, and more
EA Sports has released a "Deep Dive" outlining The Grounds, a new social football mode arriving in FC 27 that draws comparisons to the studio's earlier Volta mode. Set across three districts inspired by the UK, France and Argentina, the mode lets players create and customise a footballer to explore streets and stadiums with friends, blending casual play with more structured club activities and progression systems.
The Grounds folds all club-related content into a single hub called the Clubhouse, offering formats ranging from casual kickabouts to competitive 11v11 matches and Rush games. Progression is driven by objectives and drills that unlock customisation rewards, while a new system called Amps lets players apply stat boosts, playstyles and perks modelled on real footballers such as Kylian Mbappé, across Standard and Signature categories with four tiers each. Cosmetic options, including branded apparel and kits, further allow players to personalise their avatars.
In short
- EA reveals The Grounds, a new social football mode for FC 27
- Features three districts, Clubhouse hub and 11v11 to casual play
- Amps system lets players adopt real footballers' stats and playstyles
Explained simply
The Grounds is a social football mode in EA Sports FC, the football video game series. Players create a footballer and meet friends in virtual neighbourhoods, with settings inspired by the UK, France and Argentina. It follows the series’ earlier Volta mode, which focused on informal street football.
The mode brings different club activities together in one hub, from casual kickabouts to organised team matches. Players can complete objectives and drills to earn rewards and customise their footballers. Amps add abilities and boosts based on real players, while clothing and kits offer further ways to personalise an avatar.