FC 26 – Core Gameplay Broken by Camera Sync Issues
THIS ISSUE IS NOT ONLY IN RUSH!!!! Hello EA team, This issue has been ongoing for a long time, especially since you introduced RUSH mode into the game. It may sound complicated, but this is the reality: The problem has gotten much worse since last year, due to the major changes to the pitch size, angles, zoom height (now much higher), and the dynamic camera switching in RUSH. The issue is not only inside RUSH itself, but how the camera settings now affect the general gameplay experience in all other modes like Rivals or Squad Battles. In other words, the pitch changes, dimensions, and camera focus from RUSH also influence other Ultimate Team matches. The biggest factor: the camera. This is visible in player handling, first touch, passing, turning, and body orientation – which suddenly glitch when attacking near the goal. On top of that, gameplay is clearly different when pressing the camera focus button (PS5: touchpad, Xbox: “view/screen” button). Just like in RUSH, it switches focus from player to full pitch. The problem is that this function collides with and damages gameplay in other FUT modes, even when it’s not visually obvious – inputs and outputs change in a very noticeable way. Key observations: Passing and shooting reach: pressing the button alters reach drastically. Long passes: sometimes too short even with high power, or too long after switching focus. Short passes: can either hit a nearby opponent or suddenly fly 20 meters down the pitch. Shooting: Looks like long-distance shots (30–40m) even when standing just 15m from goal. Dribbling: The ball stays further from the foot, easier to lose. Defending: Tackling timing breaks due to “long focus” stretching the pitch. Narrow vs. Long focus: Narrow focus: more responsive short passes, tighter dribbling, tackles feel magnetic. Long focus: smoother look, faster flow, but unresponsive, with exaggerated animations. This creates imbalance: players who use the long focus gain unfair advantages (gliding movement, stronger long shots, faster pass execution). Camera setting collision (important): The collision is not only between RUSH and FUT modes – it also occurs between different in-game camera settings themselves. Switching between “Tele,” “Rush broadcast,” and others causes zoom/focus conflicts. These trigger the same gameplay inconsistencies (passing range, shooting, dribbling, tackling). Players can even meet in matches with different active camera focuses, which makes gameplay unequal. How to reproduce: Play one RUSH match on Rush Broadcast camera. Enter any FUT match (Rivals, Squad Battles, etc.). Use the camera focus button (PS5: touchpad, Xbox: “view/screen”). From here, the glitch activates permanently. Conclusion: The integration of RUSH camera logic into other modes has broken gameplay. It affects balance (passes, shots, dribbling, defending), input/output consistency, and the entire FUT experience. This issue used to be limited to RUSH/Rush Broadcast(and other rush cam's) , but now it extends further due to zoom changes, pitch dynamics, and coding mismatches (e.g., player distance vs. keeper is registered incorrectly). It’s disappointing to see such a core feature left unresolved, and I believe this has already cost EA many players who cannot accept a game that feels this inconsistent. I sincerely hope the development team investigates this as a priority. regards, a gamer with an IT degree[Bug] Unable to Renew Contracts with Any Player in Career Mode
Hello, I would like to report a critical bug I encountered in EA FC 26 Career Mode (Manager). Issue: I am unable to renew the contract of any player in my club, no matter how many times I try. Details: The issue occurs both when starting a brand-new career and when continuing into later seasons (e.g., 5th year). After some time, players end up leaving the club for very low transfer fees, even if I don’t accept it. This completely breaks the career experience. I recorded a video as an example and attached it here. Platform: PlayStation 5 Game Version: Launch version (the game was just released today) Expected Behavior: I should be able to renew contracts with players in my squad and keep them unless I decide otherwise. Actual Behavior: The game does not allow me to renew contracts at all with any player in the squad, and after some time, players leave for cheap transfer fees without my approval. It’s very clear that this hasn’t been properly tested. Even if this is presented as a “new feature,” it makes no sense that all 32 players in the squad would refuse to renew their contracts. That’s completely unrealistic and ruins the career mode experience. This issue makes Career Mode frustrating. Please fix this as soon as possible, otherwise buying early access feels pointless. Please see the attached video for a clear demonstration of the issue. Thank you for your support and hard work! Best regards,Can’t find opponents
I’m on Switch 2 and for a week now have not been able to find 1 opponent on rush or rivals “no team mate found” and “no opponent found” I need to complete 3 rush matches to unlock the market, bit hard when there are no opponents to be found. no response from EA - really should be refunded for online pass“ealayer_join_party_failed” error – can’t join or invite friends on FC 26
I’ve been getting this persistent error on EA Sports FC 26 (PC – Steam version) whenever I try to join or invite a friend: “ealayer_join_party_failed” Here are the details of the issue: Platform: PC (Steam) Both me and my friend are using EA App and we both appear online We are on the same version of the game NAT type is Open We are playing on the same platform (PC) I have already tried the following troubleshooting steps: Restarted EA App and Steam Cleared EA App cache Reinstalled the game and EA App Verified my network and firewall settings Disabled antivirus temporarily Checked that my Steam and EA accounts are properly linked Despite all of this, the issue still persists. Could this be related to an EA Layer / party service issue, or a connection sync problem between EA and Steam accounts? Please let me know if there’s any known fix or additional steps I can try. Thanks in advance for your help 🙏Can’t Find Rush Matches, Can’t’ unlock Transfer Market (Switch 2)
Hello! I have been playing since day 1 of early access and I have spent many hours trying to find rush matches to complete the early foundations objectives to unlock the transfer market. Unfortunately, I have not been able to play a single rush match. I have, on a few occasions, found a team, but not an opponent. But most frequently, I can’t even find teammates. I worry the player base is not there for this to be a requirement for such an important feature. I would love for EA to change the requirement, maybe to some Rivals or live friendly matches, that still require a person and helps prevent bots, but doesn’t require a whopping 8 people to match together to play. I’m sure it’s a fun game mode, but didn’t have a large player base on Switch 1 in FC25, and It doesn’t seem to on FC26 on Switch 2 either. playing from Oklahoma, USAOnline Career Mode Should Be Added to EA FC (Detailed Suggestion)
Dear EA Sports Team, I’m a PlayStation 5 user and a longtime fan of the FIFA series—I've played every game from FIFA 18 to FC 25. But to be honest, the spirit of FIFA feels like it's fading. Ultimate Team has become a game mode purely focused on opening packs and spending money. It’s the same game every year with just new cards, and for real football lovers like myself, it gets boring. What we really want is clear: an Online Career Mode. I’m talking about: - Players choosing a team and managing it in real-time - Competing in a league with other real online users - No more AI matches—only head-to-head against real people - Stadium upgrades based on club success and earnings - The ability to build training grounds, medical centers, and other facilities - Fanbase growing with your club’s performance - Optional cosmetics like custom kits, club logos, and manager outfits that could be monetized This kind of mode would take FIFA to the next level. Personally, I would jump straight in with Newcastle United, start from the bottom, and fight my way to Premier League and Champions League glory. That’s the kind of meaningful, competitive, and rewarding football experience we're missing. If you still want to make money, no problem—include cosmetic packs, custom visuals, etc. But continuing to release the same game year after year focused only on Ultimate Team is not what your loyal players deserve. We’re not just chasing goals—we’re chasing legacy, passion, and real football strategy. And only you can bring that to life.
Stop Forcing Women’s Football into Career Mode
I do not support the inclusion of women’s football in Career Mode — especially not in the men’s youth academy. This feature ruins the authenticity and realism of the game and completely kills the immersion for players like me. We bought this game to enjoy a realistic football management experience, not to be part of a forced diversity agenda. You’re pushing features that your core community never asked for, and worse, you’re not even giving us the option to turn them off. That’s disrespectful to your loyal players. This isn’t about hate. It’s about choice. If you want to include women’s football, fine — make it separate and optional. Forcing it into the core gameplay of men’s career mode is unacceptable. If this continues in FC 26, it will be the last EA football game I ever buy. Sincerely, [A player who’s had enough]
