EA FC 26 Update v1.4.2 is coming to all platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
This Title update focuses on targeted gameplay fixes, Career Mode quality-of-life improvements, Clubs bug fixes and a round of visual/audio polish.
Here is a breakdown of the most important changes coming to the game through this update, and we will provide you with more details in future articles.
Table of Contents
EA FC 26 v1.4.2 Update
Gameplay Fixes
Two specific Gameplay adjustments aim to make moments on the pitch feel more authentic.
Goalkeeper Deflections Fixed: Addressed an issue where keepers could deflect the ball too accurately during an anticipation save, making some saves feel unnaturally perfect. This should lead to more realistic, chaotic rebounds.
Knuckle Ball Shots Adjusted: The update tones down how often inaccurate knuckle ball shots occurred. This should make these powerful, swerving strikes feel more special and skill-based when they do happen.
Overall, the changes nudge shooting and goalkeeping toward more predictable, fair outcomes without removing dramatic moments.
Career Mode Improvements
Career Mode receives some of the most exciting additions in this update, particularly for the “Manager Live” experience.
New Contract Extension Setting: Under the Transfer & Scouting menu, you now have a setting to control how open players are to contract extensions. This gives you more control over your squad planning.
Visual Updates: The scheduling loading screen has updated visuals and animations for a fresher look.
Social Media Panel: A new Social Media panel will now show active Challenge Objectives during challenge scenarios, keeping your goals front and center.
Important Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where players, after requesting a transfer, might not be offered new contracts.
- Corrected an issue in Live Start Points where women’s teams were unintentionally appearing in some men’s leagues.
Clubs Fixes
For those who play together in Clubs, two pesky issues have been addressed:
Passing the Rock: Goalkeepers will no longer “clutch” the ball for too long when a pass is requested, leading to faster counter-attacks and fewer frustrating turnovers in the box.
Stamina Recovery: Previously, players could only recover short-term stamina if they were completely idle. This has been fixed to ensure stamina management feels more natural throughout the 90 minutes.
Visuals & Stability
As with every major update, EA has refreshed the “World’s Game” aesthetic. This patch includes updates to:
- Authenticity: New boots, tattoos, star heads (scanned faces), and 2D portraits have been added.
- Atmosphere: Updated scarves, banners, and TIFOs to enhance the stadium vibe.
- Stability: Various under-the-hood fixes to prevent crashes and improve menu performance across all consoles.
Final Whistle
Title Update 1.4.2 for EA FC 26 is a solid maintenance patch that smooths out rough edges and adds a couple of useful tools for Career Mode managers.
It shows the developers are listening to community feedback on specific Gameplay and mode issues. As always, the ReFIFA Team will jump into the game as soon as the update is live.
We’ll thoroughly examine all the new visual assets, like those updated kits, boots, and faces, and share all the new details with you on the website, YouTube channel, and social media. Stay tuned!
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