EA Sports FC 25 Update Brings AI and Passing Fixes; See Details

EA Sports FC 25 just dropped Title Update 3, and it’s like EA finally listened to those complaints about the First Time Lobbed Through and driven passes being totally broken. Apparently, the developers decided enough was enough, and this update aims to fix a bunch of those annoying unbalanced mechanics. Finally, right?

Players have been screaming about how unplayable certain parts of the game were, and this update tackles some of the worst offenders, particularly with AI behavior. So what exactly got fixed? Let’s break it down. 👇

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Title Update 3 brings substantial AI improvements and passing nerfs to EA Sports FC 25, addressing key player concerns.

A lot of people were hyped about the release of EA Sports FC 25, but, of course, that launch wasn’t smooth sailing. Some couldn’t even claim their pre-order bonuses, which feels like a massive slap in the face to those who forked out extra cash. The game was starting to feel like another rushed EA launch. With this massive update, though, EA seems to be scrambling to win back some goodwill. Whether it’ll be enough remains to be seen, but hey, at least they’re trying.

Now onto the good stuff. Title Update 3 brings some pretty decent improvements, particularly with AI. EA tweeted out that the patch is now live globally, though PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users are the first in line. Other platforms should get it soon, though. The update tweaks attacking AI behavior, with roles like Shadow Striker, Inside Forward Attack, and Wide Playmaker making more frequent attacking runs. These changes should make the AI a bit smarter when it comes to decision-making on runs and shooting accuracy. So, no more face-palming while your AI teammate does something completely boneheaded in front of goal.

On the defensive side, the improvements are equally welcome. The biggest gripe? Center backs acting like they’ve never seen a football before, making risky passes and leaving gaps for your opponent to exploit. The update tightens that up, with defensive awareness improved and the AI more likely to prioritize passing over dribbling during build-up play. About time, really.

Passing got a solid overhaul too, and you can’t spam those First Time Lobbed Through Passes anymore without a second thought. The accuracy has been slashed, especially if you’re trying it from extreme angles. EA’s not playing around this time; they’ve also nerfed trivela and driven passes, so no more effortlessly slicing through defensive lines with a single pass. For players who were over-relying on these tactics, it’s going to take some adjusting. Whether this will actually balance the meta or just make everyone angrier remains to be seen.

A few of the smaller but still significant changes include tweaking slide tackle animations, improving clearance accuracy, and even reducing pass velocity in wet weather. Clearly, EA wanted to cover all the bases with this one.

Now for the fun part—the full list of patch notes. Buckle up, here are the main highlights:

• Reduced accuracy of First Time Lobbed Through Passes, especially at extreme angles. High-passing players won’t get away with it so easily anymore.
• Greatly reduced trivela accuracy—say goodbye to those overpowered outside-of-the-foot shots.
• Increased width of defensive lines in 5 defender formations. Finally, some room to breathe.
• Reduced accuracy of driven passes, so you’ll need to think twice before attempting one.
• More frequent attacking runs from AI in key positions like Wingbacks and Inside Forward Roaming.
• Improved decision-making for AI, especially in making diagonal runs and recognizing open space.
• Better shot accuracy for players in ideal shooting conditions, so hopefully fewer moments of your striker missing sitters.
• Improved decision-making for AI center backs when passing, making them less of a liability.
• The CPU AI is now even more likely to pass instead of dribble during build-up play.
• Slide tackles got slowed down a touch.
• Slightly better clearance accuracy—good news for when you’re frantically booting the ball away.
• Pass and through pass velocity lowered in wet weather conditions. Because footballs aren’t meant to act like greased-up ice pucks.

Title Update #3 will soon be available for the PS4/XB1 versions of EA SPORTS FC 25.

Full TU notes have been posted on the EASFC Tracker.https://t.co/vRQqFVO2VV

— EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) October 14, 2024

I’d say that Title Update 3 is a mix of good news for those of us who’ve been tearing our hair out over the AI’s incompetence. The changes might not turn the game into a masterpiece, but at least EA’s trying to make things more playable. Let’s just hope they don’t break something else with the next update.