Accessibility Issue: New PlayStyles are not triggered via Gesture Controls
Dear EA SPORTS FC Mobile Development Team,
I am writing to formally report a critical gameplay issue regarding the implementation of the new PlayStyles update. Currently, these features fail to activate when using the Gesture Controls scheme, creating an unintended competitive disadvantage and breaking core game accessibility.
As stated in the official EA SPORTS Mobile Gameplay Guides, the gesture control system was originally designed to optimize touchscreens. More importantly, it aligns with the EA Accessibility Patent Pledge, acting as a vital feature for players with fine motor disabilities, limited dexterity, or cognitive impairments who cannot rely on standard virtual buttons.
Following the latest update, several advanced PlayStyles do not register through contextual touch screen inputs. Here are two specific, high-profile examples:
- Vitinha UTOTS (PlayStyle+ Level 2 - Incisive Pass): When executing passes via screen taps or swipes, the contextual AI defaults to a generic flat pass. The special accuracy trajectory and speed of the Incisive Pass PlayStyle fail to trigger entirely.
- Ronaldo (Power Shot): While button users can easily trigger a Power Shot by swiping the shoot button horizontally, the gesture control system fails to recognize quick screen swipes to consistently activate this signature mechanic, neutralizing the card's main competitive advantage.
When PlayStyles do not function equitably across all control schemes, it creates an unfair competitive gap. Players who rely on gesture controls due to physical limitations or disabilities are effectively locked out of utilizing their high-tier, competitive player items.
Following EA's guidelines on the EA Player Feedback Portal and the official Discord, I kindly request the development team to review the contextual AI mapping for gesture controls. We need an update that allows touch-based inputs (taps and directional swipes) to properly register and execute all available PlayStyles.Thank you for your time, dedication to game balance, and ongoing commitment to keeping gaming accessible for everyone.
Sincerely,
José Longinos González