There are a lot of factors that go into being a great FC 25 player, and one of the most underestimated ones is your controller settings. With so many little options to tinker with, changing a couple of options could be all your need to start playing better passes, hitting better shots, and ultimately, scoring more goals.
So if you’re looking at that sea of settings and have no idea what to do with them, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a guide for what the ideal controller settings are for FC 25 for both Xbox and PlayStation players, so you can simply plug them in and get to playing.
Best controller settings for FC 25
Here are the best controller settings for FC 25. To change them, open up the settings menu by selecting the cog icon in the top left of your screen while on the main menu. You’ll immediately load in to the ‘Gameplay’ tab, where you can view and change your settings to the following:
| Option | Setting |
|---|---|
| Preset | Competitive |
| Auto Shots | Off |
| Assisted Headers | Off |
| Shot Assistance | Assisted |
| Timed Finishing | On |
| Auto Flair Pass | Off |
| Through Pass Assistance | Semi |
| Lobbed Through Pass | Semi |
| Ground Pass Assistance | Assisted |
| Cross Assistance | Assisted |
| Lob Pass Assistance | Assisted |
| Pass Receiver Lock | Late |
| Precision Pass Sensitivity | Normal / High |
| Auto Clearances | Off |
| Clearance Assistance | Directional |
| Jockey | Manual |
| Defending | Advanced Defending |
| Auto Switching | Only on Air Balls |
| Auto Switching Move Assistance | None |
| Right Stick Switching | Classic |
| Right Stick Switching Reference | Player Relative |
| Right Stick Switching Sensitivity | 5 |
| Next Player Switching | Classic |
| Reaction Time Modifier | On |
| Reaction Time Modifier Sensitivity | 6 |
| Player Lock | On |
| Contextual Dribbling | Off |
| Save Assistance | Semi |
| Analog Sprint | Off |
Of course controller settings alone won’t win you games – you’re still going to need to use a good formation and the best players – but this will give you the ideal setup to play to the best of your ability, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a complete newcomer. Everyone is different, and if you would rather change a couple of options, go for it, as this is only a guideline based on what we’d recommend for the average player.
