Patch Information
1.202.100
Patch 8 Beta: January 15th, 2026
Release Date: January 28th, 2026
Highlights
This is essentially a TL;DR, the details can be found further down!
(Changes from the Beta are preceded with a [NEW] tag)
Game Mode 1v1 Duel
with voice chat
available in Custom Matches
Gameplay update
Locomotion debug
Outfield dive rework (please see more details below, might be postponed to Patch 9 depending on player feedback)
Dribble Lob Push Ball (Beta test only, planned for Patch 9)
Store updates
Store Spotlight page redesign
Store bundle page redesign
Captain Pass updates
Add captain pass page in the flow, that summarize what is the captain pass and what we can get from it
Remove overview page for the pass, so main tab "Pass" leads directly to tiers
Add currency info in top right of captain pass page + Allow to access currency page from captain pass page
Better feedback for profile items (Profile Thumbnail in 3D so easier to get the item type, and rarity is feedbacked in profile menu)
Celebrations and AR/Stadiums video preview are played on the background screen
Matches / Core Gameplay Improvements
Major Changes / Fixes
Gameplay
Outfield Dive rework
Soft assist on the player outfield dive, should help better touch the ball
[NEW] Following the Beta player feedback, the assist angle has been heavily reduced and should be much more subtle.
Dive hitboxes have been reduced by 20% for outfield players
[NEW] Following the Beta player feedback, the vertical hitbox has been slightly increased.
Dives from the Defensive Stance always deflect the ball in the forward direction
Fixed an issue where players could not interact with the ball after someone is disconnected while in possession.
Fixed an issue where using defense mode quickly after EE could lock the player’s inputs
Fixed rare network correction with hindering
Fixed an issue where a Push Ball will be performed instead of a Dribble while controlling the ball
Fixed an issue where second dash could be involuntarily canceled
Fixed an issue where players were allowed to move right before the start of game countdown
Fixed an issue where the ball can go through the player on the first frame of a ball control
Minor / Misc. Fixes
Fixed a bug where bump of speed was observed after a sliding tackle
Fixed weird rotation after a GK catch in place
Added a new animation transition when moving backwards in Defense mode then releasing it and sprinting
Fixed some locomotion turns doing 180 degrees flips
Fixed an issue were players could slide in Lockmove when doing a 180 turn.
Fixed an issue where a player could have an empty menu when joining a custom match from the social panel, requiring a restart.
Online
Fixed error code 27 preventing players from logging in.
Menus & Interface
Additions and Updates
Store updates
Store Spotlight page redesign
Store bundle page redesign
Captain Pass updates
Add captain pass page in the flow, that summarize what is the captain pass and what we can get from it
Remove overview page for the pass, so main tab "Pass" leads directly to tiers
Add currency info in top right of captain pass page + Allow to access currency page from captain pass page
Better feedback for profile items (Profile Thumbnail in 3D so easier to get the item type, and rarity is feedbacked in profile menu)
Celebrations and AR/Stadiums video preview are played on the background screen
Misc. Fixes
Fixed an issue where player soft currency gains after a level up was display as token gain
Art & Rendering
Updates
Adjustment on the field colors of Iceberg VR
Misc. Fixes
Fixed an issue where jitter was visible on camera animation in the prologue
Audio
Misc. Fixes
Fixed an issue where some sounds didn't play with some menu buttons
Misc.
Misc. Fixes
Fixed title "Newbie" missing when entering the custom match lobby for fresh users.
“Total played duration” and the “Goalkeeper played time” stats on career page are now displayed in the same format hh:mm
Fixed an issue where all players in a custom match lobby are shown to have the same Avatar, Banner, and Title as the creator user
Latest Known Issues
Some random crashes can still be encountered during matches.
Some locomotion issues can still be encountered during interactions between players.
Title crashes when repeatedly changing the 'Window mode' setting.
Lighting issue present while having certain resolution with Ultra Performance DLSS.
Performance issue present while changing the Max FPS in Video Options Menu.
Navigation blocker after opening the reset to default prompt at the end of any workshop.
Input functionality present for PS5 controller while the Steam Purchase page is open.
The extra effort functionality is present in the Dribble Lob Push Ball animation.
Leaving the match as a GK, reconnecting and then re-assuming the GK role will cause the glove VFX to be misplaced.
The outfield dive deflect fails if an opponent player is placed very closely and performs a ball control.
Switching between the M&K and controller will hide the mapped buttons.
The user is removed from an active Match if they accept a Squad Invite after a Match Found prompt is shown in the Main Menu.
The extra effort changes direction when triggered during transition.
Inputting the pushball/dash input during a dash will trigger the second dash even if the defense mode is not held.
The volley shot animation and SFX not canceled while failing a duel against opponent player sometimes.
Rare issue where the ball is desync and teleported behind the goalkeeper while catching it with a dive sometimes.