Ones to Watch has historically been the first promo of every FIFA cycle since its inception in FIFA 17, and FIFA 23 has more of the same from EA Sports. These special versions of footballers are dynamic items that upgrade over time based on specific stipulations, adding to the longevity of their viability.
With FIFA 23 having the most successful launch in the franchise's history, there will undoubtedly be many newcomers in Ultimate Team, the most popular game mode in the series.
Both veterans and beginners can use a helping hand when it comes to these live items and how their teams are performing in their respective leagues. OTW trackers are particularly useful for this purpose.
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, the stipulations for OTW upgrades have been updated in FIFA 23 compared to previous years. Although the base requirement of the player receiving a special card in-game remains the same, the Wins to Watch requirement has been changed, and a new stipulation has been added as well.
The primary concept behind Ones to Watch has been maintained over the course of the series, with OTW items being upgraded if the footballer received a performance-based special card in the game. However, beginning in FIFA 22, a Wins to Watch clause was also added, with OTW cards receiving a one-time upgrade if their team wins a specific amount of domestic games.
The threshold for this requirement used to be five out of the team's next ten league games, but the number has been altered to three out of eight in FIFA 23.
Additionally, to celebrate the upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup, these live items will also receive a one-time upgrade if their national team secures a single win in the tournament.
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