Smarter teammates
- Improved how bots find space, offer passing options and cover teammates.
- More coordinated pressing, with fewer bots crowding the ball.
- Request passes, shots and directed runs from AI teammates, including online.
- New on-screen responses explain when a bot is looking for a passing lane, making a run or executing your request.
Captain commands
- Added a team captain with commands to press, regroup, return to balanced play or call the goalkeeper out when available.
- Clear indicators show the active tactic and cooldown.
- Keyboard: F6–F9.
- Controller: D-pad left selects; D-pad right confirms.
Online improvements
- Fixed automatic team assignment favoring the more crowded team.
- Fixed a synchronization issue that could leave remote players appearing frozen.
- Improved integration between player appearances, captain commands and bot replacements after disconnecting.
Controls and readability
- Improved camera assistance and pitch markings.
- Control hints now switch between keyboard and controller.
- Added Xbox/PlayStation button equivalents.
- Added a guide covering captain commands, bot requests and directed runs.
Your character, your matches
- Choose your own appearance while keeping clear team identification.
- Added original character styles.
- Create, save and share custom match settings.
- Resume tournament progress between fixtures.
Thanks for playing and helping improve Five Feet! We’re especially interested in your feedback on bot behavior, online matches and controller comfort.
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