FC 25 Update 5 Makes Gameplay Change, Fixes Various Issues

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours logged into EA Sports FC, I can say that the latest Title Update 5 has been a breath of fresh air. The tweak to crosses alone has added an exciting new dimension to the gameplay, making it feel more dynamic and unpredictable than ever before.


This week saw the release of EA Sports FC’s Title Update 5 for FC 25. The update comes with a list of changes outlining enhancements in gameplay and resolving problems across multiple game modes. Developers have tweaked crosses and fine-tuned modes such as Ultimate Team, Clubs, Career Mode, among others. Here’s a glance at the FC 25 Title Update 5 Patch Notes.

EA Sports FC 25 Title Update 5 Patch Notes

I’m thrilled to share that Title Update #5 has dropped for PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, and XBSX|S versions of EA SPORTS FC 25! The Switch version enthusiasts, don’t worry, your update is on its way soon. Let’s get ready to play with the latest features!

Full TU notes have been posted on the EASFC Tracker.

— EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) November 19, 2024

Gameplay

Made the following change:

  • Crosses can now result in the ball moderately landing further ahead of the receiver.

Addressed the following issues:

  • The defensive line could have dropped deeper than intended while the attacking team was controlling the ball in the defending team’s half.
  • Central and Defensive Midfielders could have dropped too deep when the attacking team entered the defensive team’s side of the pitch.
  • Sometimes, a ground pass could have incorrectly sent the ball behind the intended receiver.
  • Tackling inputs did not always register in locked-to-player modes.
  • In rare instances, goalkeepers could have jumped significantly higher than intended.
  • Improved goalkeeper decision making when attempting to make saves as the ball crosses the goal line.
  • Improved goalkeeper positioning when attempting to save short distance shots.
  • Goalkeepers could have sometimes not attempted to make a save against powerful long distance shots.
  • Headers were sometimes significantly less accurate than intended.
  • Ground passes performed during free kicks were not always directed towards the intended receiver.
  • In some instances, lob passes were less accurate than intended.
  • Improved ball physics in certain contested shooting and clearance scenarios.
  • Players could have lost the ball easier than intended while being contested during a Skill Move.
  • Improved referee logic when making advantage calls in Rush matches, penalty calls in Rush matches, and 11v11 contested offside situations.
  • In rare scenarios, an incorrect injury animation could have occurred in online matches.
  • Improved goalkeeper logic in Rush matches when attempting to clear the ball.
  • Sometimes, a lob pass could have occurred instead of a requested cross in Rush matches.
  • In rare cases, a buzzer beating goal originating from a corner kick in Rush did not count as part of the scoreline.
  • Requested Skill Moves were sometimes not performed when requested near the touch line.
  • Addressed instances of Player Switching not functioning as intended.
  • Improved substitution logic to better avoid unnecessary CPU AI substitutions early in matches.
  • Reduced instances of unnecessary suggested early game substitutions.

Ultimate Team

  • Some Evolution Progression Summary UI elements were misaligned.
  • Addressed some stability issues that could have occurred when using the Transfer Market through the SBC flow.

Clubs

  • Rush pre-match team sheets now display player Rank Points and Club Victory Points.
  • In some cases, it was slightly easier than intended to receive a high match rating in Rush matches.

Career Mode

  • Player agents were sometimes requesting a lower wage for their client when transferring to a user controlled club.

General, Audio, and Visual

  • Addressed instances of placeholder text and incorrect UI elements.
  • Addressed instances of various stability issues that could have occurred.

Overall, that includes everything you need to know about the EA Sports FC 25 Title Update 5. We hope the various fixes lead to a more convenient experience for the player. In other news, check out some of our FC 25 guides on how to get XP in Ultimate Team, or learn about all the new Skill Moves.

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2024-11-21 19:08