EA FC 26 just dropped the Update 1.4.2 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with Switch and Switch 2 getting the update later. The update focuses on subtle but meaningful improvements to gameplay, Career Mode, Clubs, and general polish, continuing EA’s iterative approach to refining the title since its launch.
Unlike big feature patches that add new modes or major systems, this release is about fixing persistent issues and smoothing rough edges that players have been talking about since earlier updates. Some of these issues are well known, while others are isolated to specific modes.
EA Sports FC 26 Update 1.4.2 – Patch Notes
Title Update 1.4.2 includes gameplay tweaks, improvements to Career mode and Clubs, and overall bug fixes. While it would have been nice to see some new content, more polish is always appreciated. With that said, here are the official patch notes for Title Update 1.4.2.
Gameplay
Made the following updates:
- Addressed an issue where the goalkeeper could have deflected the ball too accurately during an anticipation save.
- Inaccurate knuckle ball shots could have occurred more often than intended.
Career Mode
Made the following changes:
- Added a new Contract Extension setting under Transfer & Scouting that enables you to choose how open players might be to contract extensions.
- Updated visuals and animations for the scheduling loading screen.
- Added a new Social Media panel that surfaces active Challenge Objectives during challenge scenarios.
Addressed the following issues:
- After requesting a transfer, players could not have always been offered new contacts.
- In Live Start Points, women’s teams were unintentionally present in some leagues.
Clubs
- Goalkeepers were sometimes holding the ball for longer than intended when a pass was requested.
- Once emptied, short-term stamina could have previously only been recovered if players became idle.
General, Audio, and Visual
Made the following changes:
- Updated some badges, logos, hair, boots, star heads, lighting, kits, tattoos, 2D portraits, scarves, banners, cameras, button callouts, overlays, and TIFOs
Addressed the following issues:
- Addressed various stability issues that could have occurred.
For more information on upcoming patches, check out the official EA FC Tracker.
