2D Squad Screen Set to Return in FC 26: Checkout Community Reaction

The FC franchise has been serving both the football and gaming communities with the best games for a long time. EA FC 26 is the latest and highly anticipated game set to be launched on September 26, 2025. Since there are still two months for the latest FC edition to go live, the FC community provides the fans with new updates and leaks almost every week, increasing the excitement. It's been more than a week since the first FC 26 Official reveal trailer was released, which provided key details to the elements players are going to experience. However, there are still a lot of exciting details that fans want to know. Most recently, it was revealed that the 2D Squad Screen will be returning to FC 26.

This interface was the last in the FIFA series before transitioning to 3D. It was used in the fan-favorite modes like Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and Clubs, and allowed users to manage their squad, tactics, and player roles.

2D Squad Screen Returns in FC 26

The renowned FC news and updates provider on X, ASY FUT, revealed that the 2D Squad Screen is returning to FC 26, which will help players to load into games faster. It is a grid-based interface that presents your team's formation and the position of each player on a virtual pitch. It helps FC users understand their squad design so that they can change the lineups, assign certain roles accordingly.

The 2D Squad Screen also features a tactics tab that will help you adjust team instructions. Interestingly, FC 26's gameplay presets will also be available to use in modes including Ultimate Team and Career mode, which will save you a lot of time. In addition, this interface will come with improved UI and smoother animations. Whether you play it on PS5, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox, you will find it optimized on all platforms. The interface will offer much better flexibility in FC 26 as compared to the previous FIFA titles. You will see more detailed and refined visuals that will decrease the loading time.

Community Reaction on 2D Squad Screen Returns in FC 26

Previously, many players have complained about the 3D Squad Screen in recent FC titles, citing numerous reasons for preferring the 2D version. It offers a better and quicker overview not only of your own squad but also of the opponent's squad as well. Players found the 3D version quite difficult to manage and access formations, key stats and positions. The news regarding the return of the 2D Squad Screen in FC 26 has met with multiple positive reactions from the FC community. One of the fans on X wrote,

While another one wrote,

Another user expressed his excitement by sharing Ronaldo's gif and wrote,

Many other users spammed ‘W’ in the comment section of the post, expressing their satisfaction for this return. Overall, the whole community is quite excited to experience the upcoming FC title that would take them on a new journey.