FC 26 Icon Swaps release date, what to expect, and more

Icon Swaps is all set to make a return in FC 26 Ultimate Team if the latest social media leaks are to be believed.

Almost all reputable X handle related to FC leaks have tweeted that EA Sports plans to bring back Icon Swaps to Ultimate Team after many years.

Let’s look at the possible release dates, along with what we can expect.

FC 26 Icon Swaps release date (expected)

According to leaks, the Icon Swaps will go live in approximately two weeks. If I had to guess, Icon Swaps could arrive on either Jan. 22 or 23. The full TOTY releases during the same time, and it will be an excellent way to celebrate the new launch.

Only EA Sports knows when they plan on adding the Icon Swaps. Hence, take all the social media rumors and my own speculation with a grain of salt. If we do get updates about the release date, I will make the tweaks to this guide as well.

What to expect from FC 26 Icon Swaps

If you haven’t played older Ultimate Teams, you might not have heard about Icon Swaps. In simple words, you get to earn tokens and then exchange them for Icons. Unlike opening packs, you get guaranteed rewards.

Typically, bigger and better icons used to cost more tokens. The structure was similar to the Moments Mastery mode that we saw in FC 25 last year. However, there will be changes from the old system. Unlike older FIFA titles, FC 26 has multiple versions of many Icons. As of writing, I am unsure if EA Sports will only include Base Icons in the program.

I am also interested in finding out how we will be getting the tokens. There should be an exclusive, performance-based objective. All said, things are looking pretty exciting if you’re eager about adding guaranteed icons to your Ultimate Team squads.

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Research Points, or RP in short, are a crucial currency in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check when it comes to accessing different upgrades, and you’ll need plenty.

Thankfully, there are a couple of great ways to get RP in the game. While the exact methods aren’t explained in the open, this guide will help you get as many Research Points as you might require.

How to get Research Points (RP) in Quarantine Zone

The easiest way of obtaining Research Points is by completing daily investigations. You’ll find new survivors visiting your base daily. Some of them will be clean, while others will be infected. It’s your task to go through the symptoms to differentiate between those who should live and those who should be eliminated.

While you can make a mistake, you won’t want to. Making the correct diagnosis will help you get excellent inspections. An excellent inspection rewards you with nine RP per survivor. Do this multiple times, and you’ll fetch a handy amount of RP.

However, a botched inspection (graded as poor) won’t reward you with any RP at all. That’s why you should always observe a survivor carefully before making a decision.

Another way of earning RP is from extractions. There will be an extraction every six days when you have to send your survivors to a safe zone. If you choose to send them to the lab for further research, you’ll be rewarded with RP. If you choose not to do so, you’ll be rewarded with money. Hence, the decision is on you.

How to complete upgrades in Quarantine Zone

Once you have enough RP, you can start upgrading your tools. But first, you’ll have to upgrade your base (essential if you play the campaign). How you choose to get the remaining upgrades, then, depends on you.

While the upgrades in the beginning are easy to get, the more advanced ones will require more RPs. Unless you’re in dire need of cash, you should send more survivors to the lab for additional Research Points.

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