After five long years in the grave, the FC 26 Ultimate Scream promo has clawed its way back into Ultimate Team, and it hasn’t returned quietly. EA Sports has reanimated one of the most iconic Halloween events in franchise history, but this time, it’s not about short-lived transformations or temporary boosts. It’s a full-blown evolution of the concept.
This year’s edition unleashes permanent upgrades, custom PlayStyles, and a reworked Full Moon mechanic that brings real-world lunar cycles into the mix. The FC 26 Ultimate Scream event doesn’t just celebrate Halloween; it completely transforms it into a months-long chaos of boosted monsters and unpredictable gameplay.
The Science Behind the Madness FC 26 Full Moon Mechanics
At the heart of the FC 26 Ultimate Scream event lies a new system that ties player upgrades to actual lunar events. Forget the fleeting werewolf-style stats of old. Every Scream item now receives two permanent, live upgrades triggered by the Full Moons of November and December.
The Beaver Moon Upgrade (Nov 5) delivers the first transformation, infusing Role+ boosts and expanded positional flexibility. A few weeks later, The Cold Moon (Dec 4) arrives with Role++ attributes, unlocking even stronger stats and secondary roles.
And for one week during each moon cycle, all Ultimate Scream items temporarily spike to 99 in one random face stat. That means any card, whether a Hero or standard promo player, can suddenly become a brief god-tier threat in Weekend League.
The result? Short, chaotic windows of dominance where tactical discipline collapses and madness takes over the pitch.
What Should be the Ultimate Scream Team in FC 26
This promo’s Team 1 is a showpiece of creativity and imbalance. From graceful dribblers to towering strikers, the roster captures everything that made the old Scream events iconic, only with modern depth and playstyle integration.
Vinícius Jr. (ST, Real Madrid) is the star of the squad with a central role shift and a smouldering 95 Pace, combined with Low Driven Shot+. He is no more a winger, he is a nightmare.
Debinha (RW, KC Current) is recruited as one of the most responsive and technologically acute strikers in the game, which once again confirms that female players are still shaping the Ultimate Team meta.
Then there is Joshua Kimmich (RB, Bayern Munich), a precision-built engine that was turned into one of the most balanced right-backs ever to be put on the market.
Know the FC 26 Scream Heroes
Heroes also return, each more bizarre and entertaining than the last. EA has embraced chaos in the best way possible.
- Antonio Di Natale (LW): a lethal attacker with 90+ in Pace, Shooting, and Dribbling. The kind of card that defines early Weekend League squads.
- Marek Hamšík (CM): the ultimate all-phase midfielder. Every stat sits above 80, making him part of the coveted “Gullit Gang.”
- Peter Crouch (CAM):6’7” with Technical+ and 90 Dribbling. Watching a skyscraper perform tiki-taka footwork has become one of the promo’s most surreal joys.
- Saeed Al Owairan (ST): returns to haunt defenders once again. His pace and off-ball runs keep him lethal even without elite ratings.
- Jorge Campos (ST): a nod to nostalgia. The legendary goalkeeper Hero now plays as a striker, honoring his real-life unpredictability.
- Karim Benzema will be a very versatile striker, especially valuable in technical, team-oriented play. He will shine during the initial stages of the event (during the two periods with the “99 Aspect Statistics” bonus).
Each of these cards captures the wild essence of the event: football as a horror-comedy spectacle.
SBCs, Evolutions, and Experiments
The FC 26 Ultimate Scream content drop goes far beyond the transfer market. Squad Building Challenges and Evolutions push creativity even further, giving players tools to shape their own monsters.
The highlight is Fridolina Rolfö’s Ultimate Scream SBC—an 86-rated LM with alternate LW and LB positions. She gets a +2 overall, +6 to Pace, and the Quick Step PlayStyle. Priced at roughly 60,000 coins, this SBC sits firmly in “value territory.”
While she doesn’t dominate like her previous versions, her versatility makes her one of the most practical defensive wingers in the game—especially once her Full Moon upgrades hit.
Other additions include:
- End of an Era Jordi Alba SBC
- Six Halloween Puzzle SBCs
- Cosmetic Evolutions featuring animated “Frankenstein-style” card designs
Each layer adds replay value, giving grinders multiple goals throughout the event’s run.
Haunted House Rules: Screamers Only
Capping off the event is a brand-new House Rules mode titled “Screamers Only.” The setup is simple: every goal scored from outside the box counts double. The chaos it generates is pure entertainment, rewarding boldness over caution.
This limited-time tournament embodies the true spirit of the event—unpredictable, loud, and slightly absurd.
The FC 26 Ultimate Scream promo is more than nostalgia. It’s proof that EA can still surprise its community with fresh design ideas rooted in tradition. Between lunar-linked upgrades, Scream Heroes with absurd mechanics, and a grind-heavy but rewarding structure, this comeback delivers a mix of strategy and spectacle that few promos manage.
Halloween may have ended, but the monsters of Ultimate Team are only getting stronger.