Appreciation Post: Thanks for Improving Squad Battles

Most of my posts are usually critical in nature, but I genuinely feel that this new patch is some kind of magic touch. EA has actually made the game enjoyable again.

My win rate is close to 80% now. I’ve completed the Gauntlet perfectly, back to back, without feeling much difficulty at all. Rivals are fun again, and this honestly feels like the best patch so far for skill moves and manual play.

Yesterday, I also started playing Squad Battles. I was sceptical at first after reading a lot about hardened AI, but honestly, this is the best AI simulation we’ve had since launch. All 16 matches felt unique. I didn’t notice any repetitive patterns.

Earlier, the AI would just keep the ball in their own half, endlessly passing between CDMs and defenders. They would sit at 50% possession, wait for my team press to drain stamina, then play one unrealistic magic pass and score. Those situations never felt realistic. I still remember Cristiano Ronaldo scoring from a few yards ahead of the halfway circle while my keeper just stood there watching the ball.

Yes, I did lose one game, but it was against a 90+ rated team full of icons. My squad is only rated 85, so that result felt fair. Overall, I’m extremely happy to get Elite 1 back to back.

                                                             Please do not revert this patch🙏