[PC/FC26] CRITICAL Input Lag/Stutter Post-Patch (Approx. 1.1.3/1.3)

Hello EA Support Team and Community,

Following the most recent game patch (estimated 1.1.3 or 1.3), I am experiencing severe and persistent controller input lag, specifically in online matches (Division Rivals, Weekend League).

Issue Details:

1. Lag Type: The input delay noticeably starts and accumulates approximately 5-10 seconds after an online match begins, making critical inputs (shooting, passing, defending) impossible to time correctly.
2. CRITICAL CHANGE: Before this patch, limiting the in-game FPS to 30 FPS provided a temporary, partial fix for the issue. Since this last patch, even forcing the game to 30 FPS does not alleviate the lag, indicating a severe regression in game performance or netcode.
3. Localization: The issue is exclusive to online matches. There is zero input lag in the Training Arena or in the menus, confirming this is a Netcode (Server/Client Sync) or optimization error, not a local hardware issue.

My System and Hardware Information:

• Game Version: EA Sports FC 26 (PC)
• Controller: DualSense 5 (PS5 Controller)
• Connection Type: Wired USB connection (to minimize wireless delay)
• Platform: EA App
• Laptop Model: ASUS TUF Gaming F15 FX506LU
• CPU: Intel Core i5-10300H
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Running on latest drivers)
• RAM: 16 GB

Troubleshooting Steps Taken (Confirming No Local Fix):

1. NVIDIA Control Panel set to Low Latency Mode "Ultra" and Power Management "Prefer Maximum Performance."
2. NVIDIA Max Frame Rate capped to 141 FPS (3 frames below my 144Hz screen refresh rate).
3. EA App In-Game Overlay disabled and application cache manually cleared.
4. DualSense controller input integrity confirmed (no conflicting software like Steam Input or virtual controllers).

Given that these extensive troubleshooting steps have failed, and that this problem has been widely reported by the PC community following the latest patch, I urge the EA development team to investigate the Netcode/Synchronization issue immediately and issue an urgent hotfix.

Thank you for your time and assistance.