Patch note UPDATE #9 EA FC 24: Nerf of the outside of the foot, improved AI defensive positioning…

Patch note UPDATE #9 EA FC 24: Nerf of the outside of the foot, improved AI defensive positioning…

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.

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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