EA FC 24 update #9 brings some interesting changes to the gameplay with a significant nerf to shots from the outside of the foot in particular. Everything you need to know.
As EA FC 24 players continue to enjoy TOTY while getting a look at the upcoming Future Stars promotion, the developers continue to make changes to the game.
They have just revealed the content of update #9 which will be downloadable from Tuesday February 6 on PS4 and Xbox One, and in the coming days on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch.
With this new update, the developers have addressed various game stability issues while making significant changes to outside-foot shots while improving the AI’s defensive positioning on back passes to counter “PES” goals.
But without further ado, discover the full content of this new update.
🚨 Update #9 of #FC24 will soon be available on PS4 and Xbox One, and two big new features are coming: 👉 Nerfed shots from outside, with or without PlayStyle / PlayStyle +👉 Improved defensive positioning / AI marking on “PES goals”! pic.twitter.com/gVGuO6kWpr
— FGB (@dexertoFGB) February 6, 2024
Patch note MAJ #9 EA FC 24
Ultimate Team
Fixed the following issues:
- A stability issue could occur when placing a previously evolved player item into an evolution slot.
- Some player item rarities could display incorrectly.
- The video player in the News menu did not expand to full screen.
- On rare occasions, pyrotechnics could appear in the center of the field.
Career Mode
Fixed the following issues:
- In player career, duplicate requests could appear in the Decisions tab.
- Players could have the Bell Shooting PlayStyles without fulfilling its requirements.
- In Player Career, some Training Exercises did not use the Pro created by the player.
Gameplay
Changes made:
- Improved AI teammate positioning and marking decisions in back-passing scenarios.
- Reduced the effectiveness of outside-foot shots for players with or without PlayStyle.
- Moderate reduction in accuracy of shots with the outside of the foot.
- Reduced the maximum topspin potential the ball can have from an outside-foot shot.
- Updated player selection logic when using Secondary Selection.
- Fixed the following issues:
- Improved the logic for calling fouls from the referee inside the area following a clearance attempt.
- Sometimes the attacking player could unintentionally trip over the arms of the defender attempting a sliding tackle.
- In certain situations, the goalkeeper could make a mistake in picking up the ball after it had passed by a teammate’s foot.
General, Audio and Visual
Changes made:
- Updated some billboards, player models, trophies, fan chants, kits, hair, sleeve sponsors and badges, shoes, balls, faces, stadium themes, VIP areas, match scenes and tifos.
Fixed the following issues:
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