EA Sports FC 25 Title Update #4 Patch Notes: Heel To Ball Roll Fix and More

On November 5, 2024, EA Sports released Title Update #4 for EA Sports FC 25, applying it to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. This update brings significant improvements, with notable tweaks to AI player behavior, especially for attackers, defensive midfielders, and defenders.

One standout fix addresses the malfunctioning Heel To Ball Roll skill move, which now works correctly. Another welcome change resolves a bug that caused delays in player substitutions, reducing a common frustration among players.

Below, you’ll find the full patch notes for EA Sports FC 25 Title Update #4.

EA Sports FC 25 Title Update #4 Patch Notes

Gameplay Adjustments

Improvements:

• Refined AI player behavior for attackers making forward runs after a pass.
• Defensive midfielders in the Holding Role now position themselves further up the pitch.
• Enhanced defender AI to select the optimal foot for slide tackles.
• In Rush penalty shootouts, inactive players will now line up at the halfway line according to their shootout order.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved an issue where player substitutions didn’t happen promptly.
• Adjusted defensive line behavior to avoid pushing too high up the pitch when the attacking team passes back to midfield.
• Corrected the Heel To Ball Roll skill move to perform as expected.
• Fixed instances where ground crosses overshot the intended target.
• Improved dribbling responsiveness after certain skill moves.
• Addressed unintentional auto-switching to an unintended player after a pass turned into a loose ball.
• Improved the logic for directed runs to function consistently.
• Enhanced goalkeeper positioning for deflection saves, directing the ball more effectively.

Ultimate Team Adjustments

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the Evolutions arrow indicator didn’t display correctly.
• After selling an item, the "Send To Club" option now appears instead of "Send To SBC Storage" to avoid duplication issues.
• Improved stability while navigating Evolutions.
• Corrected alignment issues with player portraits on Player Items.
• Increased the visibility of Chemistry Style indicators in the Squad screen.

Clubs Adjustments

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed instances where AI teammate settings would reset after exiting Clubs.
• Corrected post-match results shown on the results screen.
• Resolved incorrect Skill Point allocations when changing Attribute Presets after matches.
• Fixed UI elements in the Match Lobby that weren’t working as intended.

Career Mode Adjustments

Bug Fixes:

• Improved game stability for specific Career Mode save files with identical names.
• Resolved irrelevant questions asked in Manager Career mode interviews.
• Fixed issues where some Player Career objectives didn’t count toward completion.
• Corrected cases where youth players in Manager Career mode were signed by unintended teams.

General, Audio, and Visual Improvements

Updates:

• Made updates to various in-game elements, including kits, celebrations, badges, and audio.

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed mouse interference with controllers on PC.
• Fixed a visual issue where the Season Pass progress bar didn’t accurately display progress.
• Resolved cases where blue cards weren’t appearing in match events in Kick Off Rush.

This update addresses a wide range of issues and brings quality-of-life improvements across gameplay, Ultimate Team, Clubs, Career Mode, and general visuals, making for a smoother experience in EA Sports FC 25.