PC – Severe progressive input delay in online matches (Offline works perfectly)

Hello,

I’m experiencing a serious input delay issue on PC in EA SPORTS FC 26, and I want to report it clearly because this is not normal lag or FPS problems.

Platform: PC (Windows 11)

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

GPU: RTX 2060 Super

Connection: Wired Ethernet (Cat6)

Controller: Wired (tested multiple controllers)

Problem description

• The game runs at stable FPS and looks smooth
• Offline Kick-Off works perfectly with instant input
• In online modes (especially Rivals):
• Matches start feeling normal
• After a few seconds or minutes, controller inputs start registering 1–5 seconds late
• The delay gets worse and worse as the match goes on
• It never recovers until the match ends
• Restarting the game temporarily resets the issue
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This is not graphical lag, stuttering, or FPS drops.

It feels like inputs are being buffered instead of processed.

What I have already ruled out

• Not a controller issue (tested multiple, wired)
• Not a PC performance issue
• Not a hardware or power issue
• Not dust / overheating
• Other games work fine
• Offline FC gameplay is flawless

Troubleshooting already done

• HPET configuration
• Run game as administrator
• Game Mode OFF
• Xbox Game Bar OFF
• Memory Integrity OFF
• NVIDIA Low Latency Mode enabled
• Stable wired internet

Conclusion

This appears to be a PC-specific online input buffering / server desync issue in FC 26.

Offline gameplay confirms the PC and controller are functioning correctly.

I’m posting this to:

• Confirm if other PC players experience the same issue
• Ask if EA is aware of progressive input delay on PC
• Request investigation by the network / gameplay team

Thanks for reading.