New patch - worst FIFA ever

The game was terrible before the update.

At least this silly 71 depth and high pressure has been toned down. That was absolutely killing the game before and needed addressing.

At least you can now put the ball into the center of the pitch and stand a chance of doing something with it.

I think if there was no change at all and placebo people would still say "worst patch " "worst game" etc...

The game was worse by far before the patch.

The midfield is still congested because the attacking A.I. stands still and allows the defensive A.I. to bulldoze them. I don't notice a difference except on counter attacks which by the way thanks for making this sloppy game even worse. Now instead of being pressed into the ground (you still get pressed into oblivion by pacy wingers who are capable of out muscling/pulling off wonder tackles on your DM's/CB's) you play 10 men behind the ball in the box. 

Oh and now I'm getting people passing around the back from the 64th minute onwards if their one goal up. If I could I get every dollar refunded back to me that I've spent on this game. It's garbage. 

Right guys,

I don't think a lot of this talk is helping EA as its too scattered. 

I think you need to mention what game mode you play first off. I only play Seasons mode online and that is all I buy this game for.

I played this game for about 4 hours last night in Cup Mode. So I'm playing people scattered over a few divisions.

What I noticed was even against other Div 1 players is that there was more available options in midfield to pass into. Now, I didn't hang onto long in the middle UNLESS there was an opening to move into. The opponents defenders and midfielders were less aggressive. And what I mean by that is they weren't bum rushing you off the ball at any cost. You could control the ball into feet and move. That is huge because before the update that was rare. And that was definitely not right. The patch has improved that massively. 

As for attackers. I don't know what tactics you use (hopefully not one of those awful streamers so called meta formations) I have my own style and own footballing philosophy. Doesn't always win games but I know how I like to play. Defending comes first above all else. But attacking needs variety. I play so many 1 dimensional people who only try wing play OR who try and dance into my box. The hardest games I have is against players like myself who try all sorts of attacks to score.

You do need to trigger runs and call players short to create chances at times. But there should be a huge emphasis on the HUMAN PLAYER to do work to create chances.

This game is hugely better after this update. I'm not sticking up for EA and nor am I paid by them. Again this game is so much better from a footballing perspective after this update. Not perfect but they have gone the right direction. 

Game speed is so much better after the patch. Some of this is down to the AI being less aggressive and sprinting around bailing people out. It makes for a better footballing experience. It changes the game night and day.

The other thing is that some people just sprint everywhere. The game should not reward holding sprint from the moment they receive the ball (and after the patch this is better) Pace should only be useful once a player has a clear path in front and not just sprinting round the side of you. (Late in a game sure if your players are tired I get it - but all game long. No). And as long as a slower defender is positioned right a speedster should struggle to get past them. That again is better after the update.

Again, all from my current experience. The game is massively better after the patch. And as usual for many who were playing a certain pre patch way because streamers told them to are now caught with their pants down. And rightly so. Anyone who thinks football should ALWAYS come out on top.

What modes are you playing for your experience. 

- Also my experience of the forums is that people are quicker to moan than to thank the developers. - I for 1 am telling EA a big well done for the latest patch.