CPU Long-Range Shooting Issue After Latest Update

[slate atlas]

Hello,

I would like to report a significant gameplay issue that appeared after the latest update and difficulty adjustment changes in EA FC 26.

Since the update, the CPU almost never attempts long-range shots. In many matches, the CPU does not take a single shot from distance, even in situations where a long shot is the most logical and natural decision. This results in highly repetitive matches and removes an essential layer of tactical variety from the AI’s offensive behavior.

I have tested every possible slider setup, including extreme adjustments, to see if this issue could be corrected through gameplay settings. Unfortunately, none of the changes had any effect. This strongly suggests that the problem is tied to internal AI coding or hidden sliders that players do not have access to.

For a sports title in the ninth generation of gaming, it is disappointing that such a fundamental behavior—long-range shooting—fails to function properly. Fixing this issue is extremely important for restoring realism, challenge, and tactical diversity in CPU gameplay.

Please investigate this AI behavior in a future update.

Thank you.

[celest mist]

Agree!!

[green kite]

Well, i agree

[slate atlas]

Hello to all football gamers.

I wanted to ask if this issue is noticeable for you as well. Doesn’t it bother you? The CPU rarely attempts long-range shots. There are matches where it doesn’t take even a single shot from distance. This problem seriously harms the gameplay experience.

If other football gamers are experiencing the same issue, please talk about it so that the development team can hear our voices. With upcoming updates, they can fix this problem in the current version.

Thank you all.

[celest mist]

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