We don't need new mods, We need Gameplay improvements

At this point, EA really needs to decide what its main goal is: Do they actually want to improve the gameplay and overall experience, or do they just want to keep players logging in every day with meaningless daily tournaments and challenges?
It feels like EA’s current strategy is focused entirely on player retention rather than player satisfaction. Sure, adding daily cups and events might keep people engaged for now, but without real gameplay improvements, players will eventually get bored—even with new game modes.


Kick-off Glitch

To be fair, it seems like EA is aware of this issue, but their “solutions” only highlight how out of touch the developers are. They still haven’t found a real fix. The management feels clueless, and the developers seem lost.
The kick-off exploit could easily be reduced by reworking the defensive system entirely—or at least by slowing down dribbling and gameplay speed for 10–15 seconds after kick-off.
Instead, EA’s idea of a “solution” was to slightly adjust player positioning at the start of the match. It’s a laughable fix that shows how little they actually understand the problem.


Defensive Tactics & Overreliance on CDMs

Another huge issue is the defensive meta. EA doesn’t seem to care about fixing it. Players are parking the bus, pulling everyone back, and relying solely on their CDMs to block passing lanes and counterattack.
Yes, it’s realistic football—but it’s also the only viable way to win right now, which makes the game boring and predictable.


Year After Year, the Same Pattern

Every year EA proves that it can’t deliver a truly balanced football game—one where skill actually determines victory.
Instead, it feels like they intentionally leave in certain exploits and mechanics that dictate how you’re supposed to play.
Now everyone can score right after kick-off, sit deep in defense, and rely on counterattacks. The game has turned into a frustrating grind rather than something genuinely fun or competitive.




Honestly, I’m just waiting for a strong competitor to rise again. Back when EA had real competition, they actually worked hard to innovate and improve the gameplay.
Until that happens, EA will keep focusing on player retention through flashy modes and daily events, instead of doing what really matters—fixing and improving the core gameplay.