This is partial feedback, but it's absolutely essential for a more realistic reproduction of football.Realistic gameplay finally offers a more measured and, in some ways, tactical pace, with a more active CPU in defense and proactive in attack.Unfortunately, we must highlight a longstanding issue with the series: fouls committed by the CPU.In the past, additions have led to some tackles from behind, resulting in red cards, that were completely unrelated to the dynamics of real football. Even the new cursor, introduced with FC25, hasn't been able to faithfully replicate what happens on a pitch: hard tackles in midfield (not sliding tackles from behind) and fouls on the edge of the penalty area, which greatly influence the outcome of real matches. This, for me, is currently a major gap in realistic gameplay against the CPU.On average, in a UEFA Champions League match, there are between 8 and 15 fouls per game.Sorry for my english😇

Ive played 8 games on legendary with Ai tackle aggression at 99 and not one foul has taken place, ive noticed that the ai isnt tackling at all

Every year this gets worse and worse. We were promised "more phisicality", yet the AI still doesnt tackle enough or when it does, it never mistimes a challenge. Why are there even free kicks at this point? Only way you can get one vs the AI is by enabling the horribly implemented handball, so you can get some rng free kick. I played 15 10 minute halves games and I have yet to be fouled once. There goes your "authentic gameplay". Guess I will skip another EA FC. Great job EA, once more pretending to care about career mode players.

I have to start by apologizing to EA for my rash judgment of the game. I’ve had some very critical comments, some I still stand by, but I’ve spent some time adjusting sliders (a lot of time) and have created a fairly good balance to my gameplay. However, I still have 2 MAJOR issues I would love a reply to and confirmation of a future patch or update. There are ZERO fouls consistently throughout my matches. I’m not getting fouled and I’m not conceding fouls. Lack of fouling has been an issue for years but it is now simply non-existent. Stoppages in play and opportunities from set pieces are such a massive part of football. This has to get fixed asap as it is truly destroying what is otherwise a genuinely fun game to play. I exclusively play manager career so this refers to CPU controlled opponents. I’m sure things are great for PvP UT or Clubs, etc. For us playing against bots, the challenge defensively is very minimal. Im playing on Legendary and finding scoring goals to be a challenge which is absolutely fantastic! No longer am I ending matches with 7+ goals every time. That’s perfect! However, I never have to defend my goal. The CPU players just seem lost. They don’t know what to do with the ball and they very, very rarely attack my box. I’ve bumped their sliders up to increase what they do and it results in them launching shots at me from the center circle. Again, this situation is really ruining a really good game. The CPU needs to be much more aggressive going forward and utilize an actual gameplan of some sort. If you guys can iron these 2 things out, the gameplay will be pretty good. There is a lot this game needs, but from a fun to play and getting my moneys worth standpoint, I’d be happy to see these issues fixed.

Great that some things are being tweaked but can you please focus on basic functions of the game? FOULING simply does not exist in this game when playing any mode against CPU. I don’t get fouled nor do I ever commit fouls. It’s not acceptable. It’s not fun. It’s not realistic. This needs to be the priority fix before anything else is worked on. I cannot understand how it was overlooked at release and has had ZERO mention or attention from EA. It is truly shocking!

I agree, there is very few physical contacts in this game, this is part of football. EA you promised us ''authentic'' experience, prove it.

FEEDBACK | Offline Gameplay vs. CPU - Fouls

80 Replies

techneek2k
Seasoned Scout
2 months ago
Every year this gets worse and worse. We were promised "more phisicality", yet the AI still doesnt tackle enough or when it does, it never mistimes a challenge. Why are there even free kicks at this point? Only way you can get one vs the AI is by enabling the horribly implemented handball, so you can get some rng free kick. I played 15 10 minute halves games and I have yet to be fouled once. There goes your "authentic gameplay". Guess I will skip another EA FC. Great job EA, once more pretending to care about career mode players.
drinhasani
New Novice
2 months ago
I’ve played over 20 games, and the AI never gives away fouls or penalties—literally never. I’ve been playing single-player authentic mode, but still no fouls or penalties at all. I might need to turn on handballs to see if that adds more variety
drinhasani
New Novice
2 months ago
This is very true, change it EA_DanaB EA_Dennis EA_Mahonia michelrespawn EA_Guile EA_Ankhan
drinhasani
New Novice
2 months ago
This is sadly very true, I had to turn on handballs aswell just to add some variety to the game. I hope EA changes this when the game launches because its so unrealistic. A Premier League game has an average 10-15 fouls per game
topsidebook
Seasoned Traveler
2 months ago
They're busy looking at "pack opening" stats, counting their money and looking at the stock price. You think they care about fouls in career mode? LOL WAKE UP PEOPLE. EAFC is a GAMBLING game that makes billions for these people. They DON'T CARE and never will.
They have 7 subs in friendly matches, LOL. That's the dumbest thing I've ever seen and it will not get fixed. Just watch.
Samuel666pl
Seasoned Traveler
2 months ago
I agree, there is very few physical contacts in this game, this is part of football. EA you promised us ''authentic'' experience, prove it.
topsidebook
Seasoned Traveler
2 months ago
You actually fell for the "authentic gameplay" trick? Come on. These people DON'T CARE. They're counting their billions from gamblers opening packs right now, they're not gonna fix fouls in career mode. grow up!
bunch23
New Hotshot
2 months ago
This is across all game modes on Xbox console. There are simply no fouls given at all. This was reported over and over during the BETA but hasn’t changed at all. I’ve played through a full preseason tournament in Manager CM and not one single whistle on either side through all 3 matches. No advantages, no delayed cards. NOTHING. One of the most prominent aspects of the sport is completely absent from the game.
bradarz
Seasoned Newcomer
2 months ago
Ive played 8 games on legendary with Ai tackle aggression at 99 and not one foul has taken place, ive noticed that the ai isnt tackling at all
ZizziZizou
Seasoned Veteran
2 months ago
this happened to me in the Beta, the AI were so passive it was crazy