Practice Arena Goalkeeper Glitch in EA SPORTS FC 25

(Made by Co-Pilot) "Cause I Can't Concentrate"

Issue Summary:

• The goalkeeper (Berger, Gotham FC, NWSL) was accidentally moved to the sidelines in the Practice Arena, rendering them unresponsive.
• This glitch has caused all players to become unmovable and uncontrollable.
• A previous occurrence of this issue was resolved, but the current situation persists despite numerous troubleshooting attempts.

Affected Teams and Players:

• Target: GK Berger (NWSL, Gotham FC)
• Teammates Impacted: Entire Practice Arena roster.
  • Notable: Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), who was present on the pitch.

Attempted (Failed) Fixes:

1. Redownload the Game – Failed
2. Change Teams – Failed
3. Swap Rival Team to San Diego Wave – Failed
4. Swap to Gotham FC as Rival Team – Failed (Caused PS4 to crash)
5. Reset All Teams – Failed
6. Delete Custom Players – Failed

Impact on Gameplay:

This glitch disrupts the Practice Arena entirely, preventing players from:

• Practicing shots or simulating scenarios.
• Accessing a crucial feature of the game, which diminishes the overall experience.

Proposed Solutions:

1. Patch the Issue: EA should investigate and release a technical fix targeting Practice Arena mechanics.
2. Add Reset Option: A feature to reset players to default positions within the arena.
3. Improve Bug Reporting: Streamline reporting tools to identify issues like this quickly.
4. Enhance Testing: Focus on edge cases such as manual manipulation of players to catch potential bugs.