FC 25 Update 14 Adjusts Gameplay, Addresses Career Mode Issues – Patch Notes

Another update for FIFA 25 is now live, with EA Sports claiming fixes for issues found in Career Mode and further adjustments to gameplay across all platforms. In total, EA says it has addressed over 150 issues following feedback from players.

This update is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. If you’re playing FIFA 25 on Xbox or PlayStation, the update should be available now or very soon, so keep an eye out!

As usual, EA has detailed the changes in a lengthy list of patch notes. You can find them below, but let us know in the comments if you spot any major differences following this update.

Career Mode Updates

• Resolved some issues with the AI playing poorly after joining Career Mode events
• Fixed some instances where player development was not occurring as expected
• Players should no longer be stuck in the “Joining Club” state in Career Mode
• Fixed an issue where player stats were not being displayed in some Career Mode menus
• Various other fixes to cater for issues when loading a Career Mode save, post-match animations, and player growth

Gameplay Adjustments

• Changes to shielding logic to allow for more controlled defensive play
• Increased the effectiveness of tackling when holding the tackle button
• Removed the ability to stack a second trap on a player receiving a pass
• Further adjustments to the effectiveness of penalties and free-kicks
• Various adjustments to AI behaviour when building attacking plays
• Improved referee intelligence when determining fouls and misconduct

Other Changes

• The team sheet will now display a green border and a check mark once your squad is eligible for competition
• Added more context to the Inform widget to explain what it means when a player is “in form”
• Removed the ability to view a player’s position in the draft from the squad hub during a draft tournament
• Adjusted the art for the “New Chapter” screen to make it easier to see the chapter title and rewards
• Made some improvements to the overall framerate and client stability
• Various other fixes to cater for issues with AI behaviour, UI presentation, and online play

For the complete list of changes, be sure to check out the official patch notes.