The upcoming installment of EA SPORTS' football simulator is set to feature major changes in its gameplay, and the 'Gameplay Deep Dive' event on July 22 promises to reveal every detail. The video, which will premiere on EA SPORTS’ official YouTube channel, will showcase what it's like to play the new FC 26 and what improvements have been made based on player feedback.
Among the most anticipated updates are enhancements to control responsiveness, optimized input-to-action timing, and a new approach to differentiate competitive modes from offline ones. There will also be a massive animation update aimed at making passes, shots, and dribbles feel more natural and fluid.
The technical content will be based on the latest 'Pitch Notes', where EA explains that player movement transitions have been improved, reducing animation system errors. Developers state that the new system will allow for a more accurate online match experience without sacrificing realism in offline mode.
The event will also highlight how part of the new gameplay has been shaped by direct community feedback gathered through surveys, Discord channels, forums, and the new 'FC Feedback Hub'. This tool is designed to facilitate communication between players and the development team.
With this preview, EA SPORTS aims to set a clear difference from previous installments, focusing development on a more tactile and less automated simulation, in line with the most frequent player requests.
