EA Sports FC 25 has faced significant backlash, prompting a "Gameplay Refresh Update" addressing over 50 gameplay mechanics. Criticisms extend beyond monetization to encompass technical issues and overall game performance.
The update directly tackles core gameplay elements, including: assists, shooting, goalkeeping, and defensive actions. Improvements aim to address common complaints such as defenders easily catching up to ball carriers and smoother attacking transitions. AI behavior has been adjusted to reduce overly frequent tackles and interceptions, while the effectiveness of crossing passes has been toned down. Player support is enhanced for those in familiar positions, and offside detection accuracy has been improved for AI-controlled offensive players. Finally, the accuracy of long-range shots has received a slight boost.
Initial reception was overwhelmingly negative, with only 36% of 474 player reviews being positive upon release. This negative sentiment stems from concerns about EA's perceived greed, numerous bugs and crashes, and controller recognition issues, particularly with PlayStation controllers. Furthermore, the game's anti-cheat measures render it incompatible with the Steam Deck.
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