Ultimate Scream has risen again in EA FC 26, bringing frighteningly fun content, spooky evolutions, and seasonal events that let you twist, upgrade, and haunt your squad for weeks.
Below’s everything you need to know about Ultimate Scream, explained without the cobwebs.
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What is Ultimate Scream?
EA FC 26 Ultimate Scream is FUT’s Halloween event where popular players get Halloween-themed items, position changes, and evolving upgrades tied to a lunar cycle.
Think surprises, role changes, and evolution paths that let you Frankenstein your favorite cards into something truly terrifying for opponents — in a good way.
Expect:
- Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)
- Objectives and Live Events
- Evolutions and Cosmetic Evolutions
- Limited-time SBCs and themed Gauntlets
Full Moon Evolution Cycle
The core twist this year is an evolving upgrade tied to two full moons over a fortnight-long event window.
Beaver Moon — 5 November
- First live upgrade: many Ultimate Scream items gain a Role+ — new or improved roles/position slots that change how a player can be used on the pitch.
Cold Moon — 4 December
- Second live upgrade: those same items receive Role++, further expanding position options and roles for even more tactical flexibility.
Both full-moon upgrades are permanent once applied.
Temporary 99 Boosts: On each full-moon day (Beaver and Cold), Ultimate Scream items will receive a temporary +99 boost in one random face stat for 7 days — a delicious, short-term power spike for your spooky XI.
Note: Player Items that are the product of Evolutions do not receive the Full Moon upgrades.
SBCs, Events & Rewards
Ultimate Scream brings a huge slate of challenges and SBCs to build your squad and earn exclusive cosmetics:
- 6 Halloween-themed Puzzle SBCs — flashbacks to classic Scream items and brain-teasing requirements.
- End of an Era SBC and World Tour SBC — specialty packs with unique rewards.
- Player of the Month (POTM) SBCs for Liga F Moeve and LaLiga EA SPORTS — big-name prizes for completionists.
- New Live Events and Objectives tied into the event, making progression and rewards feel connected and accessible.
Evolutions & Cosmetic Upgrades
Ultimate Scream leans into Evolutions, letting you reshape players beyond simple stat bumps.
New cosmetic evolution types include:
- Change Your Design Cosmetic Evolutions: swap the visual look of a card.
- Animated VFX Cosmetic Evolutions: eye-catching motion effects on cards.
- Embellishment Evolutions: layered cosmetics that stack onto existing looks.
- Cosmetic Halloween Badges: spooky emblems to flaunt in your Club.
Plus, positional and role Evolutions let you build hybrid stars — perfect for fitting limited squads into oddball Live Events.
New Game Modes & House Rules
Ultimate Scream’s match lineup is designed to mix things up:
- Challengers returns: a tier for players outside the top divisions to get a Champions-like thrill.
- Third Ultimate Gauntlet: another gauntlet series that tests squad depth with unique entry rules.
- Champs Excellence Tournament and Season Excellence Exhibition: more competitive windows for skilled players.
- House Rules Tournaments: the Screamers Tournament is a themed Long Range Live Event where every goal from outside the box counts double (yes, double).
- Flash Ultimate Scream Rush: 5-a-side Rush events that keep the action frantic and fun.
Quick Tips
- Save a few key players you want to evolve and remember Evolution-made items don’t get Full Moon upgrades.
- Plan to use Full Moon days for the biggest matches and that 7-day 99 boost can turn results in your favor.
- Keep a separate squad ready for Screamers and Gauntlets: you’ll often need very specific chemistry or positions.
- Watch the calendar for events run for a limited time, and some rewards are only available during the event window.
Final Whistle
Ultimate Scream returns with thrills, tactics, and a whole lot of Halloween flair.
Whether you’re after spooky cosmetics, tactical Role++ upgrades, or a week-long 99 boost to power your climb in Live Events — there’s something here to haunt your opponents and delight your Club collection.
Will you build a squad that evolves with the lunar cycle, or will you stick to traditional terrors? The choice is yours, but remember: in Ultimate Scream, even the pitch can become haunted…
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