EA Sports FC’s Ultimate Team players are no strangers to the regular promotional cycles in the game. Every couple of weeks, enhanced versions of players are introduced to spice up fantasy teams. However, one beloved promo from the past that gamers yearn for is the festive FUTMAS event during EA Sports FIFA’s history.
FUTMAS was a special promotion offering daily squad building challenges themed around December days, resembling an Ultimate Team advent calendar. Despite fans’ pleas for its return, FUTMAS was replaced by the FUT Freeze promo in FIFA 21 in 2020.
In FIFA 22, Winter Wildcards took the spotlight and have persisted since. While some features remain consistent, the nostalgic sentiment for the festive-themed cards leading up to Christmas has endured among players.
Notably, some memorable cards from previous versions, like Zlatan’s 89-rated FUTMAS card in FIFA 18, left a lasting impact with unique attributes that defied the usual gameplay tactics. Players like Firmino, Sanches, Matuidi, Meunier, Torreira, Nainggolan, and Son also had standout FUTMAS cards that were highly sought after for their exceptional in-game performance.
Despite the excitement surrounding leaked cards like Gabriel Jesus’ anticipated FUTMAS release in FIFA 20, the actual promo did not feature him, leaving players disappointed. The legend of these missed opportunities and cherished FUTMAS cards lives on within the FIFA gaming community, adding to the game’s lore and nostalgia.