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Re: Restrictive matchmaking in seasons mode is not working

I could understand this issue when the game just came out back in September. Maybe it's just a server problem, maybe it's just a bug, surely it will be fixed smoothly in the next update. We've been through what now, around 10 updates? You've let this issue go on for too long. Everytime it's the same story: I want to play as Ajax or Fulham because you know, there's more to football than the usual top teams but 90% of my matches are Real Madrid. Even if you're a good player the odds that you beat a team that has a Vinicius at the peak of his powers, Ernesto "does everything" Valverde, Ferland "Roberto Carlos" Mendy, etc. are infinitely small because the technical and physical superiority will end up prevailing over whatever tactical thinking you possess, that's true for the higher divisions at least. I'm not gonna hand free points to opponents anymore, this is not fair. The filters work very fine for cup games even if they happen only every 2 weeks so why you just won't fix something as futile (from the pov of whoever is responsible for the maintenance of this game) as restrictive matchmaking. This is so frustrating. FIFA 23 had no such problems. 

Ironically the only reason why I have a PSN subscription to begin with is because of how playable Seasons was but you're giving me no choice but to reconsider it if you're resolved to ignore an issue as easy as this.

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  • @ReformedAS same here. i can beat the 5 star teams. but it is so boring getting matched up with the same rubbish 5 star teams all the time. and even more angry that restrictive matchmaking is a bloody basic feature.

    @EA_Pulsar has disappeared lololol
  • czehu's avatar
    czehu
    2 years ago

    In FIFA 21, there weren't any issues with matchmaking, even without setting restrictions. Usually, it matched teams at a similar level, maybe half a star difference at most. Besides, differences in player physicality could be neutralized with good gameplay. But now, even if you're playing well, the opponent just needs someone fast/strong, and no matter what you do, your players move so slow that you end up losing. That's what's so frustrating. Ever since FIFA 22, the overall matchmaking got messed up. Restrictions used to work, but now they don't at all. It feels like the sale of an incomplete product. Where can I ask for a refund from EA?

  • In my opinion, the scale of the issue is massive, but not everyone knows English, nor can everyone find the right thread online about this matter. Some people just get frustrated and try to find anyone at the same level to play with, unaware that there are thousands of others facing the same problem.

  • stayloa's avatar
    stayloa
    Seasoned Adventurer
    2 years ago

    Has anyone else noticed some improvements? I play as Crystal Palace - 4*.

    Last matches have been OM, Ajax, Al Nassr, Argentina (I beat them despite being 5*) and Dortmund.

    Not amazing, but better...

    Albeit now just got Man City...!

  • @stayloa nope no improvements. played as sassuolo (3.5 stars) - non stop real madrid, barcelona, man city.

    for it to work, 3.5 and 4 star teams should NEVER ever be paired against 5 star teams with restrictive matchmaking. simple as that
  • @stayloa so there’s been a change - we can pick lower division teams (championship and below for eg) from countries again after the last patch messed this up. this means someone has gone into the seasons mode and edited it. why is the matchmaking filter still not turned on? argh!!!

    @EA_Pulsar
  • CarlitosCZE's avatar
    CarlitosCZE
    New Adventurer
    2 years ago

    Because they ignore it and have no intention of fixing it.

    Btw Patch notes #10 are out and...... ah, you already know the story.,

  • stayloa's avatar
    stayloa
    Seasoned Adventurer
    2 years ago

    They've literally proven that if they ignore us, we'll go away...

  • CarlitosCZE's avatar
    CarlitosCZE
    New Adventurer
    2 years ago

    They are laughing at us with their ignorance and arrogance. Pathetic.

  • JUNELELE4's avatar
    JUNELELE4
    New Vanguard
    2 years ago

    For those that don't know: 

    When you search in Seasons with the 'Manual' filter turned 'ON':

    1) Instantly when you connect to the opponent if the EA notification shows in the bottom right corner saying: "xxxx has joined the lobby", this means you are in a manual controls game, and, most likely, playing against an assisted player who is being forced into manual controls.

    2) If the EA notification does not appear, then you are in assisted game versus an assisted player. 

    It's seems like a 50/50 chance whether 1) or 2) will occur.

  • Rehoz35's avatar
    Rehoz35
    2 years ago

    there is no longer any fair game mode,

    It's probably a simple fix, but hey, it doesn't bring any $$$

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