EA Rolls Back Controversial Shooting Change in FC 26

EA Sports has released the FC 26 February Feedback Update. This patch addresses community feedback from both competitive and casual modes. Instead of adding content, the developers have made changes to match feel, shooting consistency, and an ongoing debate about attributes vs. PlayStyles. More stuff on EA FC 26 February Feedback Update will come with a future gameplay update, including full Pitch Notes.

Finesse Shots Now Working Properly Again after FC 26 February Feedback Update

Finesse shot finishing has had issues over the last few weeks. Players reported that finesse shots, which usually go to the corners of the goal, were either missed or went to a random area.

EA identified the problem as stemming from a change made in title update 1.4.2. This was made to reduce how often a shot would go off-target when using the knuckleball mechanic. The change eventually caused issues with the finesse shot finishing logic.

The developers of the game have reverted this change, and finesse shots will now shoot as they have in the past, giving the user more confidence in their placement shots. The developers at EA have indicated that they will monitor gameplay for any future changes and if any arise, additional adjustments will be made.

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Attributes Will Matter More Than PlayStyles after FC 26 February Feedback Update

The main part of the FC26 February Feedback Update has yet to come. The team acknowledged a common complaint across Ultimate Team and online seasons. Many players felt PlayStyles dictated performance more than ratings themselves.

High-rated players without certain traits often felt weaker than lower-rated players who had them. EA now plans to rebalance that relationship. Their goal is simple. Core attributes should determine how strong a player feels on the pitch, while PlayStyles are enhancements instead of mandatory requirements. A footballer with strong stats should perform well without a specific trait, while special abilities still provide noticeable advantages at the highest level.

Passing Traits and Shot Type Changes in FC 26 Feedback February Update

FC 26 Feedback February Update will alter several game mechanics involving chance creation and finish variety. The PlayStyles Tiki Taka, Incisive Pass, and Inventive Pass are being tuned to prevent them from dominating midfield control while rewarding creative passing.
Shooting balance is also being revisited. Power shots and chip shots will receive global adjustments aimed at encouraging different attacking choices rather than one reliable method outperforming everything else.

EA states that a full explanation of the upcoming value and behavior changes will be available in the next Pitch Notes. That's all from us regarding FC26 February Feedback Update. You can also checkout the FC 26 February Update.