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34570f28726c227e
New Spectator
3 months ago

PS5 - Remapping Sprint to R1 breaks Knock On, Player Lock and First Touch

Platform: PlayStation 5
Game Mode: Seasons (also affects general gameplay)
Controller: DualSense

Description:

I have been using Sprint on R1 since FC 24 without any issues. In FC 26, from the very first day, remapping Sprint from R2 to R1 causes several gameplay mechanics to break.

Issues:

  • Knock On no longer works correctly while sprinting.
  • Player Lock behaves inconsistently or activates unexpectedly.
  • First touch becomes very heavy and the player often pushes the ball too far forward immediately after receiving it.
  • Gameplay feels normal again as soon as Sprint is set back to R2.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Go to Controller Settings.
  2. Remap Sprint from R2 to R1 (Custom Controls).
  3. Start a Seasons match.
  4. Try using Knock On while sprinting and Player Lock.
  5. Notice that first touch and ball control are also affected.
  6. Change Sprint back to R2.
  7. All issues disappear immediately.

Expected result:
All gameplay mechanics should work exactly the same regardless of whether Sprint is assigned to R1 or R2.

Actual result:
Remapping Sprint to R1 breaks Knock On, affects Player Lock, and changes first-touch behavior. Returning Sprint to R2 immediately fixes the problem.

This issue did not exist in FC 24 using the exact same controller layout. It appears to be a regression introduced in FC 26.

This issue is 100% reproducible. Switching Sprint from R1 back to R2 immediately fixes the problem without restarting the game.

I have used Sprint on R1 since FIFA/FC 24 and won approximately 50 Division 1 Seasons titles with this control setup. The problem only started in FC 26.

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2 Comments

  • 34570f28726c227e's avatar
    34570f28726c227e
    New Spectator
    3 months ago

    Update:

    After further testing, I found that the issue is not caused by remapping Sprint to R1.

    The problem only occurs when using the D-pad for player movement in online modes (Seasons).

    • Offline Kick Off works correctly with the D-pad.
    • Online Seasons with the D-pad causes heavy first touch, Knock On issues, and Player Lock problems.
    • Switching movement to the left analog stick immediately resolves the issue online.

    This suggests the problem is related to D-pad movement in online gameplay, not the Sprint button remapping.

  • 5zwr0ktg0ydg's avatar
    5zwr0ktg0ydg
    New Spectator
    4 days ago

    Title: First touch goes too long on every receive after reinstall - FC 26 (Seasons online)

     

    Hi EA team,

     

    Since I uninstalled and reinstalled FC 26, my first touch goes too long on almost every receive. When a pass arrives and I take the ball, it runs far away from the player instead of staying close, so I keep losing possession. The game also feels much faster than it did before the reinstall, and ball control has become very difficult.

     

    Details:

    - Mode: Seasons (online)

    - Gameplay preset: Competitive (locked for online matches)

    - Platform: [PC]

    - Game version: Steam Build ID 24476534 (installed content updated: Oct 14, 2026)

    - Controller: Cosmic Byte Blitz

    - Internet: [Wi-Fi]

     

    What I have tried: I reinstalled the game and checked my settings. The problem happens on every receive, so I do not believe it is a controller issue.

     

    Please look into the first touch and dribble touch behaviour in the latest update, and let me know if there is a fix or a setting I am missing.

     

    Thank you.

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