EA Sports FC 26 update 1.4.3 is now live across all platforms, and while it’s a small patch on paper, it targets one of the more noticeable gameplay issues players have been talking about lately.
According to the official patch notes, the update addresses an issue where shots taken with the Finesse Shot PlayStyle and PlayStyle+ were sometimes “unexpectedly slow.” That might sound minor, but if you’ve spent any time in Ultimate Team or Clubs recently, you probably felt it.
Finesse shots are supposed to be quick, controlled, and precise. They’re the kind of finish you rely on when cutting inside the box or creating space just outside the area. When they start coming off sluggish, it throws off timing, confidence, and overall attacking rhythm. For players who built squads around attackers with Finesse Shot PlayStyle+, the inconsistency was especially frustrating.
What Patch 1.4.3 Actually Fixes
The issue wasn’t that finesse shots were overpowered or broken in the traditional sense. Instead, they felt off. The animation timing seemed delayed, and the ball sometimes lacked the sharp snap players expect. In competitive modes, that split-second hesitation can be the difference between a highlight goal and a blocked attempt.
Patch 1.4.3 appears designed to clean that up without overhauling anything else. There are no sweeping gameplay changes listed, no tuning adjustments to AI behavior, and no balance tweaks mentioned in the brief notes. This is more of a targeted fix than a broad gameplay update.
That said, even small adjustments can have ripple effects. Finesse Shot PlayStyle has been a popular trait this year, especially in tight matches where clean finishing matters more than raw power. If the responsiveness feels restored, it could subtly shift how players approach final-third situations again.
It’s also worth noting that EA labeling this as an “addressed issue” suggests it was not an intentional nerf or tuning decision. Instead, it sounds like a technical problem that slipped through and needed correcting. That distinction matters for players worried about stealth gameplay changes.
As always, the real test will be how it feels on the pitch over the next few days. Small patches sometimes play bigger than they read, and competitive players will quickly notice whether finesse shots are truly back to normal.
For now, update 1.4.3 is live and mandatory online, so if your shots have felt a bit off recently, it might be time to jump back in and test them again.
