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FC 26 Should not remove TIME FINISH SHOOT or keep it as an option like FC 25
The Time Finish shooting mechanic in EA Sports' FIFA series has profoundly enriched gameplay, offering a sophisticated layer of skill-based challenge that deeply resonates with both casual players and competitive enthusiasts. Retaining this mechanic in FC 26 is essential to preserve the strategic complexity and immersive realism that players have come to expect from EA Sports. Unlike simpler shooting methods, Time Finish rewards precision, timing, and skillful execution, creating exhilarating moments where player input directly translates into tangible, rewarding outcomes. The satisfaction derived from perfectly timed shots significantly enhances player engagement, offering an adrenaline-inducing experience reminiscent of high-stakes real-world football scenarios. Time Finish is distinctive in its ability to balance accessibility with mastery. While new players can easily grasp the basic execution, experienced gamers continually find depth through mastering timing nuances, ensuring sustained engagement over countless gaming sessions. The mechanic incentivizes continuous practice and skill development, essential elements that foster long-term player retention. Furthermore, Time Finish enhances the strategic dimension of FC 26, compelling players to make split-second decisions about when to attempt these high-risk, high-reward shots. Such strategic depth maintains a dynamic and varied gameplay experience, preventing predictable patterns that could diminish replayability. Moreover, the inclusion of Time Finish significantly enriches competitive gaming environments, reinforcing EA Sports' commitment to providing a credible esports platform. Competitive players frequently rely on precise timing mechanics to differentiate themselves in tournaments, and the removal of Time Finish would undermine the skill-based integrity of FC 26 competitions. Retaining Time Finish ensures that gameplay remains aligned with real-world football scenarios where precision and timing decisively influence match outcomes. Its preservation thus maintains authenticity, a core value central to EA Sports' brand. Player feedback consistently highlights the value of Time Finish, praising its nuanced impact on gameplay and the genuine satisfaction it provides. The mechanic's presence directly correlates with increased player satisfaction, deeper immersion, and heightened emotional investment. Eliminating such a well-regarded feature risks alienating a loyal fanbase accustomed to this rewarding gameplay dynamic. EA Sports' dedication to player-centric development further necessitates considering community sentiment seriously, thereby reinforcing Time Finish's continued relevance. In conclusion, maintaining the Time Finish shooting mechanic in FC 26 is imperative to preserve the game's strategic depth, competitive integrity, and immersive authenticity. Its unique blend of accessibility, skillful mastery, and strategic importance not only heightens player enjoyment but also supports long-term engagement. Retaining Time Finish ensures that FC 26 continues to deliver compelling, skill-based gameplay that authentically replicates the excitement and unpredictability of real-world football, solidifying EA Sports' reputation as an innovator in the sports gaming industry.
Player Addition Request – Supported by 80,000+ Community Members
We are a passionate Iraqi gaming community of over 80,000 players, primarily focused on EA SPORTS FC. We want to add Younis Mahmoud to FC26, and we believe his inclusion will add great excitement and realism to the game. Our community appreciates this 2007 AFC Asian Cup participant, his unique playing style, his recent achievements, and his popularity in Iraq. Many of us consider him a local hero and a pivotal figure we would like to see in the game. We are ready to provide any necessary data or statistics, or organize a support campaign if needed. Please let us know of any specific steps we need to take or criteria we need to meet to help achieve this. We appreciate your continued efforts to improve the FC experience. <3Legacy Defending issues. EA, please, don't leave it behind.
I know this might sound off to many, but there are a lot of players who play only offline and like using only legacy defending. It was great in FIFA 21, 22, and 23 until it was completely ruined in EA FC 24 and 25. What are the issues? [1] Second-man press: This is so bad and off. Usually, the second man is supposed to run from where he is straight to the attacker to press. The second-man press makes weird runs that offers no press. This press usually occurs in a way that betrays sound tactical judgement, and this is happens in a way that is HIGHLY detrimental to defending. Many times, they miss the attacker or just harmlessly escort the attacker. They are just usually useless. [2] Non-existent tackling, physicality or aggression when close to attacker: This wasn't much of an headache in FIFA 21, 22 and 23. Currently, even when the second man or your selected defender is so close to attacker. They do almost nothing to challenge, tackle or nick the ball despite pressing X or second-man press, or both. The second man and/or the selected defender just harmlessly escorts the attacker to the goal. Combining this with [1], the second man is so so easy to beat. [3] Defenders should recover better: Defenders have a very poor recovery and they commit too much. A slight movement takes them out. This is so so bad, and I hope EA fixes this come EA FC 26. That aside, I will like EA to fix the goalkeepers. They make weird dives and seem bent on letting goals in. Why is a goalkeeper sitting down in the middle and covering his eyes when he should dive to the side. The left stick dribbling is so unresponsive and weird. Thanks.
assessment of fc 26 gameplay features
overall, the features of fc 26 are extremely simplified than before. agile dribbling is deleted, Short-term and long-term fatigue only affects AI-controlled players, timed finishing is deleted. all of these need skills and strategy, so users could have gotten rewards by his degree of skills and strategy. but in fc 26, all of these are gone. some of users who like to play games with complex elements will leave it will not affect your sales, because most of users like simple things. rather, sales may increase. it is right in aspect of business. there is nothing i can do, so it's sad.
Eafc 26 crossplay
Hello EA Team, I’m concerned about rumors that EA FC 26 might restrict cross-play between PC and consoles. As a PC player, this would: - **Isolate the PC community** (longer queues, dead FUT market). - **Prevent playing with friends** on PS5/Xbox. - **Not solve cheating** (hackers will still target PC-only matches). **Suggestions:** ✅ Keep cross-play OPTIONAL (let console players disable it). ✅ Invest in kernel-level anti-cheat (like Riot Vanguard). ✅ Add a "Console-Only Matchmaking" filter instead of removing PC entirely. Many of us switched to PC BECAUSE of cross-play. Please don’t split the community! Thanks, frkodomGive control to set Piece (co op season) to fc26
Hello EA team, I would like to suggest improvement for FC 25 in Co-Op online modes (such as FUT Co-Op or Online Seasons with a friend across platforms). Currently, the game automatically assigns control of set pieces (penalties, free kicks, and corners) during online Co-Op matches, and there is no way to choose or predefine which player gets to take them. It would be a great addition to allow us to configure (either before the match or via a simple menu) which co-op partner takes which type of set piece. For example, one player could always take penalties, while the other takes free kicks and corners. This would improve coordination, add flexibility, and make the co-op experience more enjoyable — especially in crossplay (e.g., PS5 and PC). I would be happy if you added this. To fc26. Thank you for considering this! Best regards, A passionate FC player --Add the Israeli league"ligat haal" to fc 26
Hello EA team, I would like to kindly request that you consider adding the **Israeli top division – Ligat Ha'Al** – and the **Israel National Team** to EA SPORTS FC 26. There are many passionate football fans and players in Israel who would love to see their local clubs and national players represented in the game. Adding the Israeli league will help promote diversity and give more players around the world the opportunity to discover football from different regions. Please consider adding: - The Israeli Premier Division (Ligat Ha'Al) - The Israel National Team - Official clubs, kits, and stadiums if possible Thank you for your great work, and I hope to see this added in the future! Best regards, A hopeful fan from IsraelSuggestion to Add a Shirt Removal Celebration
Hello, I have a suggestion regarding goal celebrations. When a player scores, there should be an optional button or command that triggers a special cutscene where the player takes off his shirt in celebration. It's totally fine if this results in a yellow card — moments like these are part of real football, and we'd love to see them represented in the game as well. It would add more emotion and intensity to competitive matches. Of course, this feature should be optional, giving players the choice to use it if they want. What do you think? 😂
Accessibility suggestions for EA Sports FC 26
Hi EA FC Development Team, I’m a blind player and use a screen reader (NVDA, with OCR scanning ) to navigate the game interface. Unfortunately, the current user experience is quite limited for visually impaired players: most information and controls are visually structured in ways that screen readers struggle to interpret properly. Here are some suggestions to help make EA Sports FC 26 more accessible: 1. Alternative text-based UI layouts Provide an optional interface layout where key data (names, stats, controls, menus) are organized in a structured, plain-text format. This would allow screen readers to scan and read the content much more reliably. 2. Expanded keyboard command support Introduce keyboard shortcuts for as many game functions as possible. Full keyboard operability is crucial for blind users and also benefits players with motor disabilities or those who prefer keyboard input. 3. Career Mode Manager Career Mode is a great opportunity for accessibility, as matches can be simulated and followed passively. However, the current match commentary lacks depth and detail, making it hard for a blind user to fully understand what’s happening on the pitch. Enhancing the commentary to include clearer information (player names, ball position, type of play, phase of action) would turn this into a fully playable and immersive mode for blind gamers. 4. UI scripting or customization system Consider adding a scripting or UI customization system that allows users to design or adapt interfaces. This would enable the accessibility community to build and share their own layouts, reducing pressure on your internal team while fostering innovation from the player base. Accessibility is not just about inclusion—it’s also an opportunity for innovation. Making FC 26 accessible to blind players would open up the beautiful game to a whole new audience. more about screen readers: 🔗 https://www.nvaccess.org Thanks for your attention Best regards, Luca – Blind gamer & accessible software developerCross-play and cheaters — is there a solution in FC 26?
Hi, I wanted to ask how the issue of cheaters will be handled in FC 26. FC 25 has always been full of cheating PC players, and there's no effective way to report them in-game. Because of this, cross-play—rather than being a useful feature that helps speed up matchmaking—has become a burden due to the cheaters. How will this be solved? Or will cross-play be removed entirely because of this issue?Important FeedBack - (GameChanger Features)
Hello Ea Sports , I hope you get my message seriously and my feedback help improve the game as i love it , i hope the developers read this message First Part (Most Important ): You need to add more shooting and passing animations , like for example when i shoot with mbappe or haaland or kane or any player there is a certain same animation that keeps happening like its the same shooting animations for all the players , in the Finesse shoot especially rolling the ball then using finesse its the same animation thats triggred for all players , there need to be more animations for shooting especially , it will solve the boring part of constantly playing the game and Certain angles to shoot from , there should be more and more animations for shooting and passing contextual with the movement and angle of the shot , another example if i do Trivela with Suarez its the same animation as trivela with salah or eto or Quaresma ( soon ) there has to be diffrent trivela animations like 9 or 8 animations not like they do the same animation over and over it will become boring god forbid , Second Part : Adding a PlayStyle Called Knuckleball ( where long shots are more accurate Arched and powerful ) ex: Cristiano Ronaldo - Gareth Bale - Roberto Carlos - Like when i shoot the ball from far with L2 with the strong foot of the player it should trigger a knuckle ball like real life like how cristiano and Ibrahimovich actually shoot an arched ball above the goalkeepers Third and Final Part : Adding first time shot and pass PLayStyle to be more accurate and to be added with first touch playstyle - there are certain players who cant shoot from first time and needs to take first touch with the ball before they actually shoot in real life Finally Thanks For Reading My Message All Love for EaFC26 and the support team.Two Suggestions to Improve Weekend League Rewards & EVO Card Customization
Hey everyone 👋 I wanted to share two ideas that I believe could make the game more rewarding and enjoyable for players, especially in Weekend League and with EVO cards: Double the Coin Rewards per Match in Weekend League Right now, the grind can feel a bit too much compared to the coin rewards you get. By doubling the coin payout after each match in Weekend League, players would be more motivated to play and finish all their games. It would make the competition feel more rewarding and increase participation overall. Sell Dynamic Images for Base Cards After Evolution Many base cards that go through Evolutions still keep their default side-profile image, which doesn't feel special. I suggest adding the option to purchase dynamic images for certain players after they’ve been EVO’d. This would give players more customization and help their upgraded cards stand out visually.FC26 ONLINE CAREER MODE
Manager Career: Make it like PlayStation, where you can connect to someone else’s career. Like local where you connect another controller. Like that just online, but not like fm where you have multiple people managing teams in a league. Because if you want that just download FM. Player Career: You and your mates play in the world of football togethor. One could play for psg, the other Bayern etc. And you can face off in champions league finals against your own teams. It would make a lot of people play career mode more and bring more attraction to the game.CHEATERS
Hackers ruined the experience for PC players from the very first week of FC 25. Cheats were available for purchase on DAY ONE, and the game quickly became unfair and unplayable. Many of us quit not because the game was bad, but because it stopped being competitive and fun. If FC 26 doesn't launch with a strong anti-cheat system from day one, you're going to lose a whole segment of your community in the first week.please improve inviting/joining function to make it faster in clubs
it takes a lot of time to invite/join users or clubs in clubs. i want devs make lobbies for users to search clubs or users quickly. the status of lobbies should be updated at every second like most of other famous games, battlefield,apex etcFeature Suggestion for FC 26
To enhance tactical flexibility and player agency in FC 26, I propose extending the Auto, Semi, and Manual control framework to the "Call for Support" and "Trigger Run" mechanics. Currently these features require manual activation, which can limit a player's ability to dynamically manage off-ball movement and support during both build-up and attacking phases Several existing gameplay elements, such as Passing, Through Balls, Crosses, and Tactical Pressing, already utilize Auto, Semi, and Manual modes, empowering players to tailor the level of control to their preferred style - ranging from fully automated assistance to full manual precision. Applying this control paradigm to "Call for Support": Auto mode means teammates automatically position themselves closer to the ball carrier when isolated or under pressure. Semi mode allows situational support where some movements happen automatically, but the player can still manually trigger support runs when needed Manual mode grants full control to the player, requiring explicit input to initiate any support runs. Similarly, for "Trigger Run": Auto mode facilitates intelligent, context-driven forward runs by off-ball teammates without player input. Semi mode offers a hybrid approach, balancing automatic runs with plyer-initiated ones. Manual mode provides the player complete command over the timing and selection of all attacking runs. Integrating these control options would deepen the strategic layer of gameplay by allowing players to dictate the level of off-ball movement automation, thus catering to a spectrum of skill levels and tactical preferences. Thank you considering this proposal to further refine FC 26's gameplay mechanics
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