Vibrations turning off on controller
Randomly in online races, usually when someone in the lobby is lagging, all vibrations either reduce to a low setting or completely stop on PS5 and it makes the car extremely difficult to drive. A quick fix is to pause and un-pause the game, bringing back vibrations momentarily until they break again, usually within a lap. An easy fix would be to make vibrations client side if possible to avoid lag breaking them. This has been happening for the whole of F1 25, but since the 2026 DLC released it seems to have gotten worse. As far as I know this only affects PS5.
EA, You Fixed This a Month Ago. How Is It Worse Now?
Players across multiple regions have been reporting unusually high ping, inconsistent latency and connection issues in FC 26. The lag isn’t limited to one game mode either players are experiencing it across all game modes, making the game frustrating to play regardless of what they’re playing. For some players, their normal internet latency is perfectly fine, but their FC 26 ping is suddenly much higher than expected. This has been happening for several days and doesn’t appear to be limited to one player or one ISP. The biggest issue is the lack of communication. If there is a problem with EA’s servers, routing or data centres, can EA please acknowledge it and let players know if it is being investigated? We’re approaching FC 27 while players are still dealing with connectivity problems in FC 26. We’re not asking for perfect servers, just functioning servers and some communication when something goes wrong.
EA FC 26 South African Server Issues - Please Fix This Before FC 27
I want to raise the ongoing connection and server issues affecting EA SPORTS FC players in South Africa. The online experience on FC 26 has been extremely frustrating because of inconsistent gameplay, input delay, lag, jitter, ping spikes and general connection instability. Even when the pre-match ping appears to be good, the actual match can feel completely different. Players can suddenly feel heavy and unresponsive, passes and skill moves register late, switching players becomes delayed, and defending becomes incredibly difficult. This is especially frustrating in competitive modes like Rivals and Champions, where connection quality can directly affect the outcome of matches. This also doesn’t seem to be an isolated problem with one player’s internet connection. Many South African players have reported similar experiences across different locations, ISPs and platforms. Please address this for FC 26 AND FC 27 FC 27 is approaching, and one of my biggest concerns is that South African players are going to experience exactly the same connection problems again. We don’t want to buy another FC title only to discover that the same server infrastructure, routing problems, latency issues and inconsistent gameplay have carried over from FC 26. I would really like EA to investigate the South African online infrastructure before FC 27 launches, rather than waiting until players start reporting the same problems after release. Please investigate: South African/Johannesburg data centre performance and stability Routing from major South African ISPs to EA servers Ping spikes, jitter and packet loss during matches Input delay despite low pre-match ping Server performance and capacity during peak hours Whether additional or improved server infrastructure is required for Southern Africa Whether FC 27 will use the same infrastructure and routing currently causing problems for South African FC 26 players FC 27 needs to be better If improvements to South African connectivity are planned for FC 27, please communicate this with the community. If there are currently no improvements planned, I strongly encourage EA to investigate this before FC 27 releases. South African players shouldn’t have to spend another entire game cycle complaining about lag, delayed gameplay and unstable connections. We buy the game, play Ultimate Team, Rivals and Champions, and participate in the same competitive environment as players in other regions. A reliable connection to EA’s servers should therefore be a priority for our region as well. Please don’t let FC 27 launch in South Africa with the same connection problems we’re experiencing in FC 26. Fix FC 26, investigate the South African server infrastructure, and make sure FC 27 provides South African players with a stable and responsive online experience from day one.Controller Not Working
I bought this game on sale on EA Play and trying to get a controller work. I tried PS5 Dual Sense Edge, Wireless, Wired and nothing works at all, I press a button to try and select what game i want to play and nothing works I tried with a regular ps5 controller too, same result Am i doing something wrong?Disconnects
Me and plenty of other people in here have had an issue where we just constantly get disconnected from the Servers on CFB27 and Madden 27. We have tried everything you guys tell us and nothing works. Please can someone make this a bigger issue known to the higher ups so it can get fixed. I spent over $135 for these games and cant even play them. I can play any other game on my xbox perfectly fine so obviously it isnt my internet.
**FC 26 Ultimate Team Keeps Freezing/Crashing on PS5**
FC 26 Ultimate Team keeps freezing on my PS5. The game worked normally when I first got my PS5 in October, but the problem started around January. The freezing happens while using Ultimate Team and makes the game unplayable. I have already tried: Using Wi-Fi and Ethernet Using a different internet connection/mobile hotspot Turning off other devices on my network Restarting my PS5 and router The problem still happens even when using a mobile hotspot, so it does not appear to be caused by my home internet connection. I previously played FC 26 on Xbox using the same EA account and did not experience this freezing problem. I have also played FC 26 on PC using a different EA account and Ultimate Team worked normally there. The issue appears to be specific to FC 26 on my PS5 and/or my EA account on PS5. Please investigate whether there is an account/platform-related issue causing Ultimate Team to freeze on PS5.
Input Delay and EA Server Problem!
Recently I have been facing issue with input delay. Even i have ping within 40 as before, But my player is not responding as before, They are moving after 1/2 sec. Sometimes more than that. And now EA server is down totally! Why EA cant fix these things??!! They are claiming that They made recode by users. Than why they don't improve their server?!! Same on you EA!!Multiple Bugs
Hey Community & EA, Im not sure if anyone is experiencing this but the game constantly disconnects, crashes, kicks during online and offline play. It's been doing this for me for a couple years. Also playing MUT H2H seasons none of my Stats populate ? Is there a fix to this or is anyone experiencing this ?Urgent Complaint: Gameplay, Fairness, and Ongoing Issues in EA Sports FC 26
I am writing to express my strong frustration and disappointment with the current state of EA Sports FC 26. The game has significantly declined in quality over time and, in its current state, does not feel worth even a single dollar. The gameplay has lost its enjoyment, creativity, and, most importantly, its fairness. There are clear issues with hackers in the game, yet there are no effective bans or any form of compensation for players who suffer losses because of them. On top of that, the gameplay feels repetitive and heavily scripted — as if outcomes are pre-decided, with little to no impact from actual player skill. It genuinely feels like the game determines who wins and who loses. There are also long-standing technical problems that have been ignored for far too long. One major example is the inability to adjust the squad during gameplay, especially in FUT Champions — an issue that has existed for a very long time without any proper fix. Instead of addressing core gameplay problems, the focus seems to be on releasing more challenges and evolutions while the gameplay itself continues to deteriorate. Additionally, there is a clear and disappointing gap between the quality of the game at launch and its current condition. Many players feel they were drawn in by promises that were never fulfilled. Once those targets were achieved, it seems the level of care and support dropped significantly. Updates often fix one issue but break another, leaving the game unstable and unbalanced. The experience has become extremely repetitive, frustrating, and, frankly, boring. This is clearly reflected in the decline of the player base. Even the initial popularity of the game was not due to its excellence, but rather the lack of real competition in football gaming. The “pay-to-win” model is another serious problem. Even for players like myself who have never spent money on points, the reward system feels unrewarding and discouraging. I have never packed a high-value player such as Gold Mbappé or any meaningful promo card, which removes any motivation to keep playing. Connection and ping issues are also a major concern. While some of these problems may be related to external conditions, there has been no clear communication or transparency from the company, nor any visible effort to properly address them. At this point, I sincerely hope that future titles are not developed with the same mindset. Personally, I will not consider purchasing the next release unless real improvements are proven over time. Overall, the lack of listening to the community is extremely disappointing. In some cases, feedback seems to lead to worse outcomes — when players ask for small adjustments (such as balancing mechanics or goalkeeper performance), the changes are often excessive and end up damaging the gameplay even further. I urge you to take this feedback seriously and start prioritizing gameplay quality, fairness, and player experience over short-term content updates. I would appreciate a response from your team regarding this matter — even a brief acknowledgment would be better than silence. Sincerely, A Very Frustrated Player