Patch Notes - Version 1.00.08

Gameplay

• Improved cross targeting for more consistent and accurate deliveries into the box.
• Increased dribbling responsiveness to give players more direct control on the ball.
• Reduced pass delay, making passing feel quicker and more immediate.
• Improved player switching (L1) responsiveness and target selection.
• Reduced goalkeeper effectiveness when rushing out.
• Improved sprint dribbling for lower-rated players.
• Improved short through pass targeting and execution.
• Improved defensive AI positioning and reactions against long ground through passes.
• Increased speed retention for players making triggered runs.
• Improved first-touch control and ball handling.
• Reduced jockey movement effectiveness.
• Reduced effectiveness of lobbed through passes.
• Reduced effectiveness of second-man press.
• Offensive AI improvements, including smarter runs, better spacing, more movement off the ball, and improved support positioning to create clearer passing and attacking opportunities.

Animation

• Improved dribble turn animations.
• Updated lobby ready-up animations.

UI

• Reorganized Challenges to better separate Daily, Weekly, and Global Cup objectives.
• Fixed incorrect pricing displays in the Steam Premium Store for certain currencies.
• Fixed kit previews not resetting correctly in Club Customization when using a controller.
• Fixed menu freezes that could occur when resuming a console from sleep mode during Knockout tournaments.

General

• Multiple stability and performance improvements.
• Fixed a startup issue that could prevent some Steam and lower-end PC players from launching the game.
• Fixed a menu freeze when opening the in-game store with the Steam Overlay disabled.
• Fixed Steam invites not working correctly when the Steam Overlay was disabled.
• Improved automatic graphics settings detection for lower-spec PCs.
• Fixed pitch-side advertising boards occasionally appearing blank during matches.
• Fixed an issue where stale lobby tickets could interfere with matchmaking searches.