Regression of Seasonal Immersion Features in Manager Career Mode

Description / Details

This issue appears to be a regression of seasonal immersion features in Manager Career Mode that previously worked in FIFA 19–24.

Below are the specific problems observed:

1. Manager Winter Outfit Regression

In previous FIFA titles (FIFA 19–24), the user-controlled manager automatically changed outfits in winter conditions, at least wearing a jacket or coat.

In EA SPORTS FC, the user-controlled manager never changes to winter clothing, even during snowy matches.

Meanwhile, AI managers DO wear proper winter jackets, creating clear visual inconsistency.

This affects both custom managers and real managers (e.g., Pep Guardiola).

Result:

Seasonal immersion is broken and feels inconsistent compared to earlier titles.

2. Player Gloves & Sleeve Behavior Inconsistency

In older FIFA versions, winter conditions triggered automatic glove usage and long sleeves where supported.

In EA FC:

Gloves often must be manually applied

Sleeve behavior is inconsistent, especially for Youth Academy players

Some Youth Academy players are locked to short sleeves, even during winter/snow conditions.

Even when manually edited, sleeves often revert back during matches.

Result:

Players visually appear unrealistic in winter matches, reducing immersion.

3. Youth Academy Appearance Lock Issues

Youth Academy players frequently:

Are locked to short sleeves

Do not respect seasonal conditions

Do not retain appearance edits consistently

This directly impacts long-term Career Mode saves, as appearance realism cannot be managed properly.

🧠 Overall Impact

These issues are not gameplay-breaking, but they significantly affect:

Career Mode immersion

Long-term save enjoyment

Consistency compared to previous FIFA titles

Since these features previously existed and worked, this feels like a regression rather than a new limitation.

✅ Expected Behavior

User-controlled managers should:

Automatically wear winter-appropriate outfits during cold/snow matches

Player appearance (gloves/sleeves) should:

Respect seasonal conditions

Save consistently, especially for Youth Academy players

Behavior should be consistent between user manager and AI managers

These seasonal immersion details worked correctly in earlier FIFA titles. Restoring them would greatly improve Career Mode realism and consistency.

4. Duplicate Transfer Notification Bug

In Manager Career Mode, there are cases where:

A player is successfully sold to another club

The transfer is completed and confirmed

However, afterward, a second notification appears stating the same player has been sold again to a different club.

This occurs without any new negotiation or confirmation from the user.

🧠Result:

Transfer logic becomes confusing and unreliable

Breaks immersion and trust in the transfer system

Creates uncertainty about actual squad status and financial accuracy

✅Why This Is a Serious Issue

Transfers are a core mechanic of Manager Career Mode