FC 25 - The Octopus Evolution Guide

The Octopus Evolution is the best Evolution added to FC 25 so far, as it allows players to upgrade their defensive midfielders in a significant way, creating true midfield beasts.

This Evolution provides upgrades to the physicality, dribbling, defending, passing, and pace attributes. Furthermore, it gives players a role++ and two new PlayStyles.

So let's find out how to complete this evolution and the best players to use.

FC 25 The Octopus Evolution Guide

As mentioned above, this Evolution provides players with the chance to upgrade their defensive midfielders tremendously, transforming good cards into fantastic ones.

To unlock the Octopus Evolution players will need to pay 750 FC points or 50k coins. After doing that, users can choose a card to use in this Evolution and start working towards the great upgrades it offers.

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However, not all the cards in FC 25 are eligible for this Evolution. Only players who fulfill the following requirements can be used in the Octopus Evolution.

It's worth noting this Evolution is only available until Sunday 20 October.

Best Players for the Octopus Evolution

There are a little bit over 8k players available for this Evolution in FC 25, which can make it slightly harder to select which one to use.

However, there are a few players who are perfect for this Evolution, as their cards get incredibly better, with some even becoming meta cards as soon as the Evolution is complete.

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Here are the best players to use in the FC 25 Octopus Evolution.

How to complete the Octopus Evolution

To complete the Octopus Evolution and massively upgrade their cards, players need to complete three challenges. These challenges aren't that hard, so players will probably be able to complete them easily and quickly.

Here are the challenges players need to finish to complete the Octopus Evolution, and the upgrades each challenge offers.

Level 1 Challenges:

• Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in the game.
• Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in the game.

Level 1 Rewards:

• OVR: +3
• Passing: +1
• Physical: +2
• Pace: +4
• Defending: +3
• PlayStyles: Intercept

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Level 2 Challenges:

• Win 2 match in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in the game.
• Play 2 matches in Rivals using your active EVO player in the game.

Level 2 Rewards:

• OVR: +1
• Passing: +2
• Physical: +3
• Pace: +4
• Defending: +2
• PlayStyles: First Touch

Level 3 Challenges:

• Achieve 1 Clean Sheet in Rush, Rivals, or Squad Battles matches on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in the game.
• Play 2 matches in Rivals using your active EVO player in the game.

Level 3 Rewards:

• OVR: +1
• Dribbling: +3
• Physical: +3
• Pace: +4
• Defending: +3
• Roles: Holding++

After finishing the three challenges players will have completed the Octopus Evolution and earned all of its upgrades.

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