EA Sports has released the EA FC 25 Title Update 5 patch notes on social media, detailing the latest changes and improvements. The patch is now available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a release for the Nintendo Switch version coming soon.
Throughout the game cycle, several updates and patches have been released to rectify any errors and improve the gameplay quality. While Title Update 3 and Title Update 4 were massive and completely changed the meta of the game, the EA FC 25 Title Update 5 patch notes are much more limited and make slight changes.
The EA FC 25 Title Update 5 patch notes are now live
The latest title by EA Sports was recently nominated for the accolade of the Best Sports/Racing game at The Game Awards, and the developers are leaving no stone unturned to showcase why they have earned a spot in this lineup. The latest EA FC 25 Title Update 5 patch notes are focused on improving several aspects of gameplay, including passing, dribbling, skill moves, and goalkeeper decision-making.
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These are all the points mentioned in the EA FC 25 Title Update 5 patch notes:
Gameplay
Made the following change in EA FC 25 Title Update 5:
- Crosses can now result in the ball moderately landing further ahead of the receiver.
Addressed the following issues in EA FC 25 Title Update 5:
- The defensive line could have dropped deeper than intended while the attacking team was controlling the ball in the defending team’s half.
- Central and Defensive Midfielders could have dropped too deep when the attacking team entered the defensive team’s side of the pitch.
- Sometimes, a ground pass could have incorrectly sent the ball behind the intended receiver.
- Tackling inputs did not always register in locked-to-player modes.
- In rare instances, goalkeepers could have jumped significantly higher than intended.
- Improved goalkeeper decision-making when attempting to make saves as the ball crosses the goal line.
- Improved goalkeeper positioning when attempting to save short-distance shots.
- Goalkeepers could have sometimes not attempted to make a save against powerful long-distance shots.
- Headers were sometimes significantly less accurate than intended.
- Ground passes performed during free kicks were not always directed toward the intended receiver.
- In some instances, lob passes were less accurate than intended.
- Improved ball physics in certain contested shooting and clearance scenarios.
- Players could have lost the ball easier than intended while being contested during a Skill Move.
- Improved referee logic when making advantage calls in Rush matches, penalty calls in Rush matches, and 11v11 contested offside situations.
- In rare scenarios, an incorrect injury animation could have occurred in online matches.
- Improved goalkeeper logic in Rush matches when attempting to clear the ball.
- Sometimes, a lob pass could have occurred instead of a requested cross in Rush matches.
- In rare cases, a buzzer-beating goal originating from a corner kick in Rush did not count as part of the scoreline.
- Requested Skill Moves were sometimes not performed when requested near the touchline.
- Addressed instances of Player Switching not functioning as intended.
- Improved substitution logic to better avoid unnecessary CPU AI substitutions early in matches.
- Reduced instances of unnecessary suggested early game substitutions.
Ultimate Team
Addressed the following Ultimate Team issues in EA FC 25 Title Update 5:
- Some Evolution Progression Summary UI elements were misaligned.
- Addressed some stability issues that could have occurred when using the Transfer Market through the SBC flow.
Clubs
Made the following change to Clubs via EA FC 25 Title Update 5:
- Rush pre-match team sheets now display player Rank Points and Club Victory Points.
Addressed the following issue:
- In some cases, it was slightly easier than intended to receive a high match rating in Rush matches.
Career Mode
Addressed the following Career Mode issues:
- Player agents were sometimes requesting a lower wage for their clients when transferring to a user-controlled club.
General, Audio, and Visual
Made the following change in EA FC 25 Title Update 5:
- Updated some player portraits, kits, stadium, celebrations, scenes, messages, button callouts, badges, gloves, balls, headbands, banners, flags, boots, tattoos, wardrobes, ad boards, hair, trophies, audio, and commentary.
Addressed the following issues:
- Addressed instances of placeholder text and incorrect UI elements.
- Addressed instances of various stability issues that could have occurred.
Overall, gamers will be hoping that all these fixes will improve their gaming experience on the virtual pitch.