The November 4 update for EA Sports FC 26 is live, arriving as version v1.1.3 and prioritizing CPU AI decision making and Career Mode feedback. The patch aims to make offline opponents behave more deliberately on higher difficulties, and it includes a developer-maintained list of issues still being investigated. EA says the update is driven by Career Mode feedback and should make the CPU more challenging and engaging, especially on more complex settings.
What the CPU AI will now aim to do
- Look for passes more often and make quicker decisions about them.
- Dribble more effectively with sharper turns, less straightforward movement, and less dwelling on the ball.
- Switch players on defense more often in situations where trailing the runner is not beneficial.
These decision-making updates apply to both Competitive and Authentic Gameplay. For clarity, “CPU AI” refers to the virtual user controlling the opposing team in offline matches.
Patch Notes – EA Sports FC 26 1.1.3
The developer reproduced a list of items currently under investigation. This list remains active while follow-up fixes are evaluated.
Investigating
- [UT] [Visual Issue] A visual issue occurs when viewing Rivals Weekly Rewards.
- [PC] Controller stops registering input during gameplay.
- [Matchmaking] Online matches can experience unexpectedly high ping.
- [PC] Graphic settings reset when entering Game Settings or changing settings tabs.
- [Clubs] Reward notifications are displayed on all Objectives tabs.
- [Clubs] An incorrect Golden Goal message could appear at the end of a Live Event match.
- [Kick Off] CPU slider changes may not save after switching AI behavio
- [UT] The Home dropdown menu may become inaccessible.
- [Player Career] Tattoos added during avatar customisation may not be saved.
- [UT] Squad Assignments are not saved when entering a match.
- [Gameplay] Stadium shadows might be present even when the corresponding setting is off.
- [UT] [Visual Issue Only] Confetti cannons and trophies can appear on the pitch.
- [Clubs] Players may receive Connection to Lobby Lost error when searching for a League Match
Players wanting more context on core gameplay ambitions for this entry can read our earlier EA SPORTS FC 26 gameplay deep dive, which covers broader systems and pre-order content. Join the conversation or follow us on X, Bluesky, and YouTube for the latest updates and reactions.
