EA Sports FC 24 has unveiled its exciting Thunderstruck Upgrade Tracker, featuring over 40 dynamic Thunderstruck players and Icons that players can add to their teams. These special cards can be enhanced based on real-world performances of the athletes' current or affiliated teams. The release of these cards opportunistically coincides with the Black Friday events, where more players have been added through packs, Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), and Objectives.

The Thunderstruck collection includes standout meta players such as Vini Jr, Varane, and Icons like Ronaldinho with Quick Step and Cruyff with Power Shot abilities. Each Thunderstruck item has the possibility of boosted ratings and expanded Playstyles following their team's success in upcoming fixtures. For example, a single win for a player's team results in a +1 upgrade, two wins add 2 Playstyles, and three wins contribute an additional upgrade. This scheme applies to both active players and football Icons, who are associated with particular teams from their illustrious pasts.

Some of the highlights include Gerd Muller with Finesse Shot and a 94 shooting rating, making him an exceptionally powerful striker. The performance of teams like Bayern Munich will delight players with items like Muller, as they stand to benefit from the team's strong form. Conversely, items linked to teams with less stellar performances will receive fewer upgrades, adding a layer of unpredictability and excitement to the game.

How do Thunderstruck player boosts work in EA Sports FC 24?

Thunderstruck player and Icon boosts are determined by the real-life performance of their current club or, for the Icons, a selected historic club. Within the four rounds of domestic fixtures following their release, active players' items receive upgrades if their current clubs win matches. Icons are tied to specific clubs they played for, and their items also receive upgrades based on the club's wins within designated matches. 1 win leads to a +1 upgrade, while consecutive wins can add new Playstyles and further upgrades.