EA Sports releases its latest title update for the PC version of FIFA 22, highlighting gameplay fixes and patches to certain bugs and glitches.
The soccer world is in full swing and, alongside it, FIFA 22 is working to improve several aspects of its game. This week, EA Sports released its 8th title update, three weeks after the FIFA 22 6.1 patch, focusing on small details about each game's modes and the audio and video side along with some tweaks to the game's presentation.
EA Sports' patch notes for the FIFA 22 update highlight that it is targeting bug fixes for VOLTA FOOTBALL, Pro Clubs, and overall gameplay. The update also includes general gameplay and presentation improvements.
Most of the changes and improvements implemented in the newest update address a multitude of small bugs and glitches and will go a long way towards making the experience better for the hardcore fan, despite FIFA 22's game engine requiring some work. According to EA, a gameplay change was made to the Drag To Drag Skill Move, allowing players to interrupt this action if input correctly on the analog. Gameplay bugs appear to be taken care of, including one where goals scored within the final moments of the game would not count towards the final score. One of the more comedic bugs looks to be gone, featuring a goalkeeper randomly running towards the ball carrier without being commanded to do so.
In terms of VOLTA FOOTBALL, the VOLTA ARCADE appeared unavailable at times to certain players despite being available at all times. Players also possessed the ability to make the color of the ball and the pitch the same, making it impossible for them to see the ball during a game. A visual-related issue involving Club and Virtual Pro, making information disappear after a player would send another a drop-in invite. Both issues are now a thing of the past, but it remains to be seen if there are any plans for EA to overhaul its game engine.
Smaller fixes are implemented to the general experience, sound, and video portions of the game but are limited to trivial things such as kits and Stadia updates. EA continues to be at the forefront for criticism among sports gaming titles, as the consensus appears to be the game feels no different from FIFA titles in previous years. With new soccer titles like UFL on the horizon ready to take a hold on a player base craving change, EA will need to put its best efforts on the table if it wishes to continue leading the way. If not, it could be left on the pitch with the clock running out of time on it.
FIFA 22 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Switch Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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