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EA Sports has released the Road to the Knockouts promo in FIFA 23, and fans can’t get enough of the new special cards in Ultimate Team. This concept was introduced in FIFA 22 and was a rather successful launch. It makes a return in the latest iteration of the game.
These special cards are based on various UEFA Club competitions. They are dynamic items that get upgraded based on their team's performances in the tournament. If a club wins two out of their next three Group Stage games or secures qualification to the tournament's Knockout Stages, the card gets an upgrade.
It is a rather engaging and intriguing concept that will have fans on the edge of their seats, invested in the results of real-life football matches. The quality of the cards included in the promo has been impressive, with solid upgrades all awarded throughout the squad.
However, as usual, the Road to the Knockouts release has received mixed reactions from the FIFA 23 community on Twitter.
The Road to the Knockouts squad in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team features a host of overpowered special cards with massive upgrades
The first day of the Road to the Knockouts promo was replete with new content drops from EA and an incredible roster of special versions in packs. However, fans are divided in their opinions on the latest FIFA 23 promo.
While many are impressed with these upgrades, some are skeptical about EA's approach to the promo as well as their selection of footballers to include in the squad.
The primary concern in the community is EA's approach to the items they put into packs compared to the items available in SBCs.
This fan took to Twitter to share his theory about how EA provides desirable and enticing upgrades to items that they can make money off in FIFA 23.
Another user expressed similar concern, comparing the stat boosts provided to POTM Kim Min-jae and the new Road to the Knockouts Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to prove his point.
Another common complaint among FIFA fans is the lack of creativity when selecting footballers for these promo teams.
Federico Valverde has been included in the Road to the Knockout roster. However, gamers are not too pleased as the Real Madrid superstar has received his third special card of the FIFA 23 game cycle already.
One fan tweeted how Valverde's inclusion makes him similar to Christopher Nkunku in FIFA 22, who had received a host of performance-based and promo cards last season.
The community is also unhappy with the lack of diversity on the Road to the Knockouts team. Several major clubs have not been represented despite being successful in their respective groups.
However, not every fan was critical of the promo, with some appreciating the content provided by EA Sports and the incredible quality of these special items.
With a week of this promo still to go, there will undoubtedly be a lot more content released by EA Sports. It will be interesting to see how fans react to these new releases as the game progresses.
