EA Sports FC 26 Update 1.000.005 Delivers Patch 1.0.3

The latest patch for EA Sports FC 26 is live on all platforms for version 1.0.3. Those on consoles will see this download appear as version 1.000.005, and this applies gameplay adjustments and bug fixes.

Chief among the changes made include improved kick-off defensive positioning, adjustments to Rainbow Kick accuracy, and more.

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For the complete list of changes made, read on for the patch notes.

EA Sports FC 26 Update Today Applies Gameplay Changes via Patch 1.000.005/1.0.3

Gameplay

Made the following updates:

• Improved kick off defensive positioning:

• • The defending team will now position themselves more compactly for a short period of time after a kick off.
  • Updated positions of defending players prior to kick off for all formations.
  • EASFC Tracker: [Gameplay] Kick off defensive positioning sometimes enables unintentional attacking opportunities.Investigating
• Reduced the accuracy of Acrobatic shots taken right after a Rainbow Flick.
• Addressed instances of players taking a Trivela Shot at the keeper when it could have been more beneficial to perform a lace shot.

Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

• Incorrect Bios could have appeared on Gold Player Items.
• The Season 1 Premium Pass previously required Ultimate Edition players to restart the game to claim it.

• • EASFC Tracker card: trello.com/c/7w1ZjXnI

Career Mode

Addressed the following issue:

• After signing a new contract, players could have acted unhappy leading to a notification about a lack of contract offer and eventually leading to a transfer request.

General, Audio, and Visual

Addressed the following issues:

• [PC Only] Addressed some instances of controllers not responding in gameplay while we continue to investigate your reports on this issue and plan future improvements.
• [PC Only] Resolution and Display settings could have sometimes reset after closing the game.
• [PC Only] Optimized cloth physics to reduce impact on performance.
• [PC Only] Improved performance during corner kicks.
• [Showcase Only] Addressed instances of launching the game through an invite not placing the recipient in the match lobby.
• Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.

This is the second client update released by EA, and we expect a lot more to make its way in the coming months.

If you’re on the fence whether to pick up this year’s entry, go read our review where we state, “Rather than presenting players with anything earth shattering, EA Sports FC 26 takes a similar approach to what NBA 2K26 did this year by refining and polishing the existing product year over year in what felt more like an iterative entry in the end.”

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