Urgent Request for a Dedicated EAFC Server in Perth, Australia

Dear EA Sports Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to you not just as a passionate fan of the EAFC series but as a player who has dedicated countless hours to mastering the game at the highest level. I am reaching out with a deep and urgent plea that is not just for myself, but for an entire community of dedicated players in Western Australia who continue to struggle with an issue that has long been overlooked: the lack of a dedicated EAFC server in Perth.

The Problem: An Unlevel Playing Field

As you know, competitive gaming thrives on fairness, and one of the most crucial aspects of that fairness is connection quality. Unfortunately, for those of us living in Perth, our experience with EAFC online play has been severely compromised due to the distance from the nearest EA servers, which are located on the east coast of Australia. This results in consistent input delay, sluggish responsiveness, and an overall experience that makes high-level competitive play incredibly difficult, if not outright impossible.

EAFC continues to feel delayed, no matter what troubleshooting steps I take. The reality is clear: without a dedicated server in Perth, players in Western Australia are at an unavoidable disadvantage. We’re talking 50-70 ping. 

The Impact on the Community

This issue does not just affect me as a player it affects thousands of passionate EAFC players in Western Australia. Our region has a thriving football (soccer) community, filled with players who dream of competing at the highest level. Yet, despite our dedication, we are forced to play on servers located thousands of kilometers away, dealing with an input delay that makes even casual play frustrating and, for competitive play, entirely unfeasible.

For those of us striving to compete in FUT Champions, Division Rivals, and EAFC esports tournaments, this issue is devastating. It puts us at a disadvantage against opponents who have near-instant responsiveness, while we are forced to adapt to sluggish controls, delayed passing, and inconsistent shooting. This makes progression in high-level competition far more difficult than it should be, and in many cases, it discourages players from even attempting to compete.

A Call for Change: Why a Perth Server is Essential

Adding a dedicated EAFC server in Perth is not just about improving the experience for a few individuals it’s about ensuring fairness and accessibility for an entire region of committed players. Western Australia is home to over 2.8 million people, many of whom play EAFC regularly. The rest of Australia is all under 30 ping so why can’t we be? A dedicated server would dramatically enhance the experience for thousands of active players, bringing them in line with their counterparts on the east coast and giving them an equal opportunity to compete at the highest level.

EA Sports has a great opportunity to do the same for EAFC, ensuring that every Australian player, regardless of their location, has an equal chance to enjoy and compete in the game without an unfair disadvantage.

Final Plea: Help Us Play the Game We Love, the Way It Was Meant to Be Played

EA Sports has always been about authenticity, competition, and fair player values that have made EAFC one of the most beloved football games in the world. But for those of us in Perth, our experience is far from authentic. We are playing a different game one that is slower, more frustrating, and less competitive than what our peers in other parts of the world experience.

We are not asking for special treatment. We are simply asking for fairness. The addition of a dedicated EAFC server in Perth would change everything for players in Western Australia, allowing us to experience the game the way it was meant to be played. It would not only enhance our enjoyment but also open the door for more Western Australian players to compete professionally, contribute to the EAFC esports scene, and continue growing the love of football through gaming.

I urge you please consider this request seriously. The demand is there, the community is passionate, and the impact of a Perth server would be immeasurable. Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear back from you soon.

Sincerely,

EAFC Player from Perth, Australia