EA FC 26’s First Big Patch 1.0.2: AI Overhaul, Shot Tuning, and Career Fixes

It’s EA’s way of responding quickly to community feedback from the Closed Beta and beyond. The update details were first shared by EA SPORTS FC Direct Community on X, the official channel for game updates.

Patch 1.0.2 Highlights

• AI Overhaul: Wingers make more runs into the box, wing-backs and center-backs hold better defensive shape, and offside awareness has been improved.
• Shot Tuning: Low Driven Shots are less accurate when hit with excessive power, making them riskier to rely on.
• Career Mode Fix: Players no longer incorrectly leave clubs when simming through the calendar.
• Be A Goalkeeper Updates: Added a dive indicator, adjusted camera pan inputs, and improved responsiveness.
• PC Improvements: Borderless display performance refined and controller recognition issues reduced.
• Stability Updates: Various fixes across Ultimate Team and other modes to address crashes and UI issues.

The patch makes meaningful strides across multiple areas of gameplay, modes, and performance. Notably, the tuning of Low Driven Shots and the Career Mode sim bug fix both address issues players had been vocal about since launch. By acting on that feedback, EA shows it is listening to its community. While more work is expected in future updates, Patch 1.0.2 sets the stage for a smoother and more responsive FC 26 experience moving forward, and it reinforces that EA FC 26 is off to a great start.