EA Sports FC 27 update 1.2.0 is now live, introducing several gameplay adjustments aimed at improving defensive positioning, attacking AI, and overall match behaviour. The 3.6 GB patch addresses the effectiveness of kick-off goals by adjusting how defensive lines react immediately after kick-off. Defenders using extremely high defensive lines will also drop back sooner, while fullbacks should be less likely to retreat too deep during defensive situations.
The update also improves AI teammate movement, slightly adjusts attacking behaviour during counterattacks, and increases the influence of the Defending Aggression CPU Slider. Street Football receives goalkeeper improvements for low-driven shots, while several gameplay bugs involving player switching, loose-ball reactions, and teammate movement have been addressed.
EA Sports FC 27 Update 1.2.0 Patch Notes
Gameplay Changes
- Adjusted defender positioning when using extremely high defensive line heights.
- Defenders will now drop back sooner while maintaining a higher defensive line than other tactical setups.
- This adjustment will be delivered through a Live Tuning Update alongside the Title Update.
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- Improved instances of fullbacks dropping too deep while defending.
- Reduced the effectiveness of kick-off goals.
- Defensive lines will no longer retreat as far into the penalty box immediately after kick-off.
- A defensive player will now position themselves more centrally.
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- Improved AI teammate movement to reduce instances of players drifting offside.
- Slightly improved Attacking AI positioning inside the penalty box during certain counterattack situations.
- Increased the impact of the Defending Aggression CPU Slider.
- Improved goalkeeper effectiveness against low-driven shots in Street Football.
Gameplay Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where player control would not switch to the intended receiver following a headed pass.
- Fixed an issue where teammates failed to chase loose balls after certain actions:
- Missed shots.
- Slide tackles.
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- Fixed an issue where teammates could stop running after a pass while waiting for the pass to be completed.
- Fixed an issue in Street Football 1v1 where goalkeepers could leave their net when a shot was taken from the opposite side of the pitch.
- Addressed an input delay issue.
EA Sports FC 27 was released on September 18, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. The game was developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and published by EA Sports.
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