EA Sports FC 26 Version 1.4.2 Released for Update 1.16/1.000.015 on February 3
EA Sports FC 26 version 1.4.2 is now out on all platforms, and this applies various gameplay changes and improvements. Console gamers will see this download appear as EA Sports FC 26 update 1.16/1.000.015, with Switch players getting the title update at a later date.
For the complete details on what got changed, read on for the complete patch notes.
EA Sports FC 26 Update 1.16/1.000.015 Available on February 3
Gameplay
Made the following updates:
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Addressed an issue where the goalkeeper could’ve deflected the ball too accurately during an anticipation save.
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Inaccurate knuckle ball shots could have occurred more often than intended.
Career Mode
Made the following changes:
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Added a new Contract Extension setting under Transfer & Scouting that enables you to choose how open players might be to contract extensions.
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Updated visuals and animations for scheduling loading screen.
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Added a new Social Media panel that surfaces active Challenge Objectives during challenge scenarios.
Addressed the following issues:
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After requesting a transfer, players could not have always been offered new contacts.
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In Live Start Points, women’s teams were unintentionally present in some leagues.
Clubs
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Goalkeepers were sometimes holding the ball for longer than intended when a pass was requested.
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Once emptied, short-term stamina could have previously only been recovered if players became idle.
General, Audio, and Visual
Made the following changes:
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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:
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Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.
Once another patch is released by EA, expect it here on MP1st.
Another EA game that received a significant update today is Battlefield 6, which you can read about here.
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