EA FC 25 Update: Game-Changing Buffs You Can't Afford to Miss!

EA has taken community suggestions into account and unveiled the specifics of EA Football Club 25’s Update 8. This update aims to rectify issues related to shooting, passing, goalkeeping, offensive and defensive artificial intelligence.

On January 8th, EA introduced Update 7, enhancing the goalkeeping mechanics to minimize instances where keepers would push the ball away rather than catching it, and reduce the chances of being outmaneuvered by a chip shot.

As a dedicated gamer, I’m thrilled about the recent update because it effectively tackled the notorious “kick-off glitch.” This clever trick previously allowed players like me to score effortlessly by blasting through balls over the defense line. It’s a relief knowing that now we have a fairer and more enjoyable gameplay experience!

EA has yet to announce a specific launch date for Title Update 8, however, it is expected to enhance goalkeeper performance by fine-tuning their placement during near-post shots.

Furthermore, speedier players are less likely to be caught by sluggish defenders, resulting in swifter passes and a reduced concern over tackling, since the ball may quickly return to the offensive player.

EA FC 25 Jan 15 update patch notes

Here are the complete patch notes for the upcoming EA FC 25 update.

Defenders Catching Up To Fast Ball Carriers Too Easily

TU #8 discusses situations where a player with lower speed attributes is able to catch up to a faster player carrying the ball, contrary to their higher speed ratings.

More Fluid Offensive Positioning And Better Attacking Support

Improved AI teammate attacking run quality when trying to beat the offside line.
Increased intelligence of attacking and supporting runs made by AI teammates.
Improved effectiveness of Inside and Advance Forwards.
- They can move farther up the pitch.
- They can better evaluate when to run into space or occupy a position.
Offensive players can now operate in attacking spaces near other attackers instead of stopping their runs.
Players are now able to provide quicker support when they are familiar with their Role.

Reducing Tacklebacks

Defenders with the Anticipate PlayStyle are now more likely to tackle the ball towards a teammate with more space if stopping the ball in place would be disadvantageous.
Improved the quality of touches defenders can make on tackles.
In some cases, the ball carrier could have unintentionally stumbled forward when being tackled, resulting in incorrectly winning the ball back.
In some cases, the defender could have stumbled when running towards the ball after a successful tackle rather than gaining possession.

Improved Goalkeepers For Near Post Shots

Goalkeepers could have sometimes incorrectly stepped away from the near post in tight-angle shooting situations.
Goalkeepers will now position themselves slightly closer to the near post.

Faster Passing and other balance changes

Slightly increased speed of normal Ground Passes.
Slightly increased accuracy of short Ground Passes to open players.
Significantly increased effectiveness of Semi Assisted Through Passes.
Significantly reduced effectiveness of first-time Lofted Through Passes.
Significantly increased effectiveness of Semi Assisted Through Passes.
Moderately reduced accuracy of headed passes in contested situations.
Low powered Ground Passes were sometimes being delivered to farther players than intended.
Medium powered passes sometimes focused too much on the player’s aim input instead of the amount of power generated.
Addressed some instances where first time passes were less responsive than intended when the input was performed late.
Sometimes, free kick passes were not hit towards the intended receiver if the receiver was moving too quickly.

Shooting inside the box buff

Increased accuracy and shot speed from inside the box for regular and Finesse shots.
Slightly increased accuracy of low difficulty regular and Finesse shots in the box.
Slightly increased the impact of Attributes on the accuracy of Finesse shots taken by players without the Finesse Shot or Finesse Shot+ PlayStyles.
Addressed some instances where first time shots were less responsive than intended when the input was performed late.

Defensive positioning changes

In Competitive Football Ultimate Team and Online Seasons ruleset matches, AI defenders will mark dribblers less tightly and will be less likely to cover shooting lanes near the edge of the box.
Further decreased how often AI players are able to make successful interceptions.
Defenders will focus more on man marking when defending counter attacks starting from corners.
RM/LM players with the Winger Balanced Role can drop deeper when defending.
Falsebacks could stay central for too long when the team lost possession.

That’s everything we know about the update. For more on FC 25,

2025-01-16 01:57

EA FC 25 Update: Game-Changing Buffs You Can’t Afford to Miss!