EA Sports FC 26 Update 1.4.3 Released to Address Finesse Shot PlayStyle Issues via Patch 1.17/1.000.016

by Alex Co February 12, 2026 8:17 pm in Title Updates and Patches
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In a rather weird timing compared to past title update rollouts, EA Sports FC 26 version 1.4.3 has been rolled out by the developers today, and this addresses a specific issue.

Console gamers will see this as EA Sports FC 26 update 1.17/1.000.016, and this is a small download that primarily targets the Finesse Shot PlayStyle issue.

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Read on for the specific changes made in the official patch notes.

EA Sports FC 26 Game Update 1.4.3 Now Available as Console Patch 1.17/1.000.016

EA Sports FC 26 Update November 19

The title update is available on all platforms, including the last-gen versions, and includes the following fix:

Gameplay

Addressed the following issue:

  • Addressed an issue where shots taken with the Finesse Shot PlayStyle and PlayStyle+ were sometimes unexpectedly slow.

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There was also a patch released last week that housed the following fixes:

Gameplay

Made the following updates:

  • Addressed an issue where the goalkeeper could’ve deflected the ball too accurately during an anticipation save.

  • Inaccurate knuckle ball shots could have occurred more often than intended.

Career Mode

Made the following changes:

  • Added a new Contract Extension setting under Transfer & Scouting that enables you to choose how open players might be to contract extensions.

  • Updated visuals and animations for scheduling loading screen.

  • Added a new Social Media panel that surfaces active Challenge Objectives during challenge scenarios.

Addressed the following issues:

  • After requesting a transfer, players could not have always been offered new contacts.

  • In Live Start Points, women’s teams were unintentionally present in some leagues.

Clubs

  • Goalkeepers were sometimes holding the ball for longer than intended when a pass was requested.

  • Once emptied, short-term stamina could have previously only been recovered if players became idle.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

  • Updated some badges, logos, hair, boots, star heads, lighting, kits, tattoos, 2D portraits, scarves, banners, cameras, button callouts, overlays and TIFOs

Addressed the following issues:

  • Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.

Once another patch is out, expect it here on MP1st.

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