The FIFA 15 game is part of the EA Sports football series for the new generation of consoles. Unlike FIFA 14 , the PC version now uses a new engine, making it more similar to the console versions. This change has increased the gap between the older console versions and the newer ones. The offline career mode is mostly the same as before, with some changes. Searching for players still relies on scouting, but there are new filters available. The "player search" function from FIFA 14 is not present anymore. Player fatigue and injuries still affect gameplay, but now it's easier to manage multiple squads and make changes quickly. Players can also become coaches and buy helpful items in the FIFA Store . There are new options for custom tournaments and playing together with friends.
The Ultimate Team mode focuses on collecting players and building a team. Players are bought as card sets, and the transfer market has been updated to compare prices quickly. It's now possible to add players on loan to your team, which can be obtained from the EA Football World Catalogue . Playing with friends is still an option, but you can disable it if needed.
The gameplay changes focus on tighter through balls and improved dribbling skills. Teammates have better run strategies, anticipating passes. The ball handling has been made more random, adding new types of shots based on player ability and position. Defenders now deflect the ball's trajectory more often when in a defensive position.
There are also changes to the goalkeeper AI, with multiple calculation moments added. This makes last-minute saves more realistic. A new feature, Matchday Live, brings together real-life news headlines about your chosen club on a single page. You can also play the next real match immediately.