Hey everyone, a new update is now available with the following changes:
Gameplay & Mechanics
- Major overhaul to catching logic: players now reposition more intelligently and can override auto-catch with the new Super Cancel input. (RB+RT or R1+R2)
- Kicking, passing, and shooting systems refined for better accuracy and control.
- Penalty shootouts upgraded with improved aim/power feedback and goalkeeper dive logic.
- Players can no longer encroach on set plays like frees or goal kicks.
- Substitutions now occur during natural transitions, with a hard cap of five per match.
Visuals & UI
- Lighting system improved for better visual fidelity.
- Enhanced grass mow line visuals.
- Stadium smoke and flares now trigger dynamically during game.
- Home team colours now reflected in stadium seating for added immersion.
- Crowd flags updated to display team crests.
Commentary & Audio
- Real commentary introduced (early implementation – still in progress).
- Improved crowd audio responses for scores, misses, and key events.
Customisation & Modes
- Create your own teams and bring them into matches.
- Career mode and tournament modes introduced.
- Steam Remote Play has been fixed to work correctly.
Bug Fixes
- Injuries and substitutions now work as expected.
- Various goalkeeper fixes and improvements.
- Fixed free kick direction issues.
- Corrected player indicator and team selection input errors.
- Resolved snapping issues with pickup and catch mechanics.
- Stopped referees from blocking play and players spawning inappropriately.
- Extensive performance improvements on textures.
- Correctly rendered crest images in player name and stamina UI bars.
- Improved UI focus and scroll behaviour in player stats and team creation views.