EA released FIFA 22 on 1 October 2021 with Kylian Mbappe on the cover, and it is the penultimate game to carry the FIFA name before FIFA 23 closed the series and EA Sports FC took over. The marketing headline was HyperMotion, machine learning trained on 11v11 motion capture, and PC did not get it: the Windows build shipped on the older engine that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One received. What PC did get was the rewritten goalkeeper system, Explosive Sprint, True Ball Physics and Composed Ball Control. Two things matter before you buy: EA pulled FIFA 22 from Steam in September 2023, and EA retired its online services on 4 November 2024, so Ultimate Team, Division Rivals and Pro Clubs no longer function.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Create a Club in Manager Career
Key resources: Custom club, custom kits and crest, stadium and atmosphere editing Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Four-Touch Turn upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Player Career
Key resources: Player growth progression, match objectives, transfer storylines Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Four-Touch Turn upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
FUT 22
Key resources: None currently, the mode cannot be accessed Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Four-Touch Turn upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
VOLTA FOOTBALL
Key resources: Signature Abilities, Skill Meter progression, offline Volta stories Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Skilled Bridge max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kick Off and Skill Games
Key resources: Skill Game medals, local multiplayer, practice against the new goalkeeper AI Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Skilled Bridge max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Create a Club in Manager Career to Player Career)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Four-Touch Turn once accessible
Mid Game (FUT 22)
- Push Four-Touch Turn to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Skilled Bridge
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (VOLTA FOOTBALL to Kick Off and Skill Games)
- Max out Skilled Bridge. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring FUT 22 farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Check what you are buying before you install. EA retired FIFA 22 online services on 4 November 2024 and delisted the game from Steam in September 2023, so Ultimate Team, Division Rivals, FUT Champions, Pro Clubs and online seasons are all gone.
- Farm FUT 22 during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More FIFA 22 Guides
- FIFA 22 FIFA 22 Overview
- FIFA 22 Best Builds
- FIFA 22 Tier List
- FIFA 22 Walkthrough
- FIFA 22 Beginner's Guide
- FIFA 22 Tips & Tricks
- FIFA 22 Weapons Guide
- FIFA 22 Combat Guide
- FIFA 22 Boss Guide
- FIFA 22 Maps & Locations
- FIFA 22 Classes & Characters
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