On June 19th, EA Sports FC 26 launched an event called "Greats of the Game", featuring a large number of discounted player cards. These cards are diverse, varying in position and attributes, including some with an overall rating of 97 or higher. While the overall strength of the player cards in this event is solid and the prices are more affordable than expected, making it a good time to strengthen your lineup, based on player experience, some cards are exceptionally useful, while others may fall short. To help you quickly figure out which cards you should prioritize collecting, I've ranked these player cards based on their performance and cost-effectiveness: S-Tier Ronaldo Patrick Vieira Gareth Bale Andrea Pirlo Emmanuel Petit A-Tier Luís Figo Michael Owen B-Tier Diego Forlán Hidetoshi Nakata Wesley Sneijder Rudi Völler Roberto Carlos S-Tier First, let's introduce the most worthwhile and unmissable cards in FIFA 26's Greats of the Game. Some can be randomly obtained from card packs, while others can be acquired using Coins. Ronaldo Previously, you could find a Ronaldo card with an overall rating of 94 in game, but Greats of the Game releases a card with an overall rating of 97 - a very high score. His 97 overall rating version boasts four gold PlayStyles: Finesse Shot, Technical, Low Driven Shot, and Quick Step, allowing him to dominate opponents on pitch. In fact, many players consider him one of the top five forwards in game: both the base 94 overall rating version and 97 overall rating Greats of the Game version are impeccable in FC 26. Patrick Vieira Patrick Vieira's Greats of the Game card has an overall rating of 95, making him one of the strongest defensive midfielders (CDM). This card has four gold PlayStyles: Intercept, Anticipate, Bruiser, and Jockey. It's also one of the most worthwhile cards to acquire in this event. Gareth Bale Next is FC 26 Greats of the Game event version of Welsh star Gareth Bale. This card has an overall rating of 95 and is positioned as a right winger. This card also boasts four gold PlayStyles, with top-tier configurations including Finesse Shot, Rapid, Incisive Pass, and Quick Step. Furthermore, it features 98 Acceleration and Sprint Speed, and 96 Shooting, giving it almost everything a perfect winger needs. And you can acquire it for around 1 million Coins, without the hassle of opening card packs. Andrea Pirlo This is a midfielder card with an overall rating of 96. He possesses multiple gold passing PlayStyles, such as Incisive Pass, making him ideal as a team's core player, controlling the tempo in midfield. Emmanuel Petit Also rated 96, this card is a defensive powerhouse: it has four gold PlayStyles covering both defensive and passing abilities, perfectly suited to CDM role, making it arguably the most worthwhile card in this batch of SBC cards. Moreover, this card can also be obtained directly in SBC using Coins. A-Tier These FC 26 Greats of the Game cards are placed in Tier A not because they are weak, but because they all have certain obvious weaknesses. Therefore, players need a certain level of skill to fully utilize their strengths. Luís Figo This card is Greats of the Game event version of Portuguese legend Luís Figo, with an overall rating of 96. He plays as a right winger. It's a very strong card, possessing 5-star Skill Moves and 4-star Weak Foot, giving him excellent one-on-one ability on the wing. It also boasts four gold PlayStyles: Rapid, Technical, Low Driven, and Incisive Pass. It's placed in Tier A because its Defending is only 54, and it only supports medium-tier builds. However, overall, it's still a very worthwhile card to acquire. Michael Owen This is FUT 26 Greats of the Game event version of England striker Michael Owen, with an overall rating of 96. He plays as a center forward (ST). He possesses powerful golden PlayStyles and boasts 5-star Weak Foot and 5-star Skill Moves. However, his 173cm height and 88 Physical rating might leave him vulnerable against taller, stronger center-backs. Both cards can be obtained with Coins in SBC, making them quite cost-effective. If you have plenty of Coins, consider acquiring them. If you're short on Coins, you can participate in FC 26 Greats of the Game giveaways on IGGM Discord. We'll be drawing ten lucky participants to share 10 million Coins. B-Tier FIFA 26 Greats of the Game cards, placed in Tier B, are relatively weaker and not recommended as a priority acquisition. Therefore, only a brief overview is provided here. Diego Forlán and Hidetoshi Nakata Diego Forlán has an overall rating of 93, while Hidetoshi Nakata has an overall rating of 92. These cards have mediocre attributes, lacking any highlights, and may even be less useful than player cards obtained through Evo upgrades. Wesley Sneijder and Rudi Völler Both cards have an overall rating of 94. Their attributes are slightly better than Diego Forlán and Hidetoshi Nakata, but only "decent", far from S-tier or A-tier. Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos's card has an overall rating of 95. He's a left-back, and his attributes look good. However, the problem is: the design philosophy of this card is completely off - FUT 26 gave him a ton of attacking PlayStyles, but almost none of the crucial defensive PlayStyles. In other words, this card doesn't know he's a defender; he's more like a winger. The above is a review of Greats of the Game event cards in FC 26, many of which are powerful cards that can be obtained directly with Coins. Greats of the Game event will last for eight days, so whatever player cards you like, you'll need to make the most of these eight days to acquire them. Good luck!

ARC Raiders has been stagnant since its last major content update, and the next major update, Frozen Trail, won't be released until October. There's still a long time in between, and studio clearly recognizes this and is trying to win back player goodwill through targeted game quality improvements. In response to calls from ARC Raiders community since 2025, Embark Studios has officially banned free loadouts in Night Raid and Close Scrutiny. This change went live with Update 1.33.0 released a few days ago, marking a fundamental shift in how players engage in these high-value scenarios. This article will explain the related content of disabling free loadouts in ARC Raiders Night Raid and Close Scrutiny. Let's take a look. Specific Content This restriction is not permanent but a three-week limited-time test, with the evaluation period ending around July 7, 2026. Embark has explicitly stated that this restriction may be extended to more map types in the future, but only after observing its impact and analyzing player feedback. This experimental approach demonstrates the official team's willingness to make bold changes while maintaining the flexibility to adjust direction based on community feedback. Underlying Reasons This decision regarding ARC Raiders stems from the core risk-reward philosophy of extraction shooters. The official statement reads: "We are prohibiting the use of free loadouts in Night Raid and Close Scrutiny to raise the barrier to entry, requiring players to bear the corresponding risks and rewards in these more rewarding scenarios." For the past few months, the player community has been dissatisfied with the imbalance caused by free loadouts. When players invest their hard-earned equipment in high-risk raids, only to find themselves competing against opponents with no risk, it is undoubtedly a frustrating and pointless situation for those who have truly accumulated resources. Item duplication vulnerabilities in the game have further exacerbated this problem. Some cheaters can obtain duplicate legendary items at minimal cost. While the official team has promised stricter measures and stronger anti-cheat support, the proliferation of cheat equipment in the game lobby, coupled with a slow update pace, has frustrated some players. Steam reviews have also fluctuated significantly in recent weeks. What This Means for Night Raid? Night Raid has always been a high-risk PvP map condition in ARC Raiders, darker, more intense, and with richer loot than other conditions. The problem is that once a player enters Night Raid on free loadouts, the tension instantly vanishes. After this update, every player in Night Raid lobby invests their equipment. Kills now have real significance, and loot is truly worth fighting for. The map condition finally delivers the tense and exciting experience it was designed for. What This Means for Close Scrutiny? Close Scrutiny is one of the most aggressive map conditions in ARC Raiders. It abandons the traditional looting cycle, instead setting a high-pressure objective around Assessor. Under this condition, the amount of loot scattered across the map is significantly reduced, locked key rooms are disabled, and the density of ARC patrols increases dramatically. Players must first overcome all threats surrounding Assessor, including the powerful Vaporizer, a high-speed aerial unit equipped with a devastating fire weapon capable of quickly destroying any exposed raiders. Therefore, the high difficulty of Close Scrutiny map condition is extremely challenging for players using elite weapons, but for those using free loadouts, they can enter ARC Raiders without risk. These players typically have no intention of cooperating against the massive ARC raiders, but instead focus on stealing powerful weapons from those who have invested heavily in building loadouts. Embark has ensured a fairer lobby environment and more meaningful encounters by banning free loadouts in Close Scrutiny, ensuring every player contributes to the fight. Gameplay Changes Players preparing for Night Raid and Close Scrutiny must now bring their own items. This change has been long-awaited by those who have been diligently farming items. It makes Night Raid and Close Scrutiny more competitive, as everyone in the lobby experiences wins and losses. However, no minimum requirement has been set. Theoretically, players could enter with only a pistol, but this would likely make it difficult to survive against better-equipped opponents and the large ARC enemies common in these map conditions. If you lack a weapon sufficient for survival, you can buy ARC Raiders Blueprints from IGGM.com and combine them with other materials to craft powerful weapons. This provides the fastest and safest way, giving you an advantage in the game. Disabling free loadouts in Night Raid and Close Scrutiny lets players know that each opponent has invested real equipment, which will change the way players play: less reckless charging, more cautious positioning, and higher risk per engagement. It's worth noting that the free loadout option will not be removed from standard raids for the time being. Embark cautiously describes this as a targeted experimental change rather than a complete nerf to the playability of ARC Raiders. New and casual players can still easily participate. That concludes this article about the official disabling of free loadouts in ARC Raiders Night Raid and Close Scrutiny. The game is currently in a relatively quiet period; it remains to be seen whether this experimental change will be able to retain players who have grown tired of the existing content.