Some big updates this week with the introduction of a complete new system for new users to join competitive leagues along with other changes discussed below.
New user ladders
- We’ve created a new way to play the game, to integrate new players into the game quicker & easier. There will be ladder tournaments running throughout the day, which now include bot clubs. These clubs are self-managed by the game and play every day. They start with a group of bot players, but will look to fill the line-up with trial contract players immediately. As part of the character creation tutorial, users will be displayed with 3 contract offers from bot clubs playing in the closest time-slots available.
- Trial contract players will be able to renew their contract with the bot team through the notification system. If a player becomes inactive or their trial contract expires, the position will be re-advertised on the trial contract page. The system will ensure there is always a club available to join for every position in each ladder tournament.
- Managers will be able to view the most active players on the transfer market page. Trial contract players can be signed instantly on full contracts.
Join match late
- We’ve resolved the issue which caused some season matches to crash if a user joined the lobby slightly after kick-off.
Cursor colour
- The cursor will now display a different colour in a block region of the ball path, when receive is not available. There is also a new “default” cursor colour, which we feel is more intuitive for new users. The “classic” colours will still be available as an option in the system settings.
Turn info hotkey
- The turn info panel, under the scoreboard, can now be viewed by pressing a hotkey. The default key is F.
Zoom movement
- We have now provided an option to move the camera with the arrow keys, rather than edge pan with your cursor. This is only possible when zooming in is enabled.
Match sounds
- We’ve added some basic match sounds to the game such as crowd noise, referee whistle and half time music.
System Settings
- The design of the system settings page has been updated, to include the new elements mentioned above.
Group stage UI
- We’ve improved the design of the Cup tournament overview page, during the group stage.
As always, you can leave feedback in a review, through the steam forums or you can join our Discord and raise them directly to us there.
Joining our Discord is a great place to meet other players and find people to join your team or for you to find a team to join!