EA has released a new FC 26 update 1.06 is available to download on PS4, PC, Switch and Xbox One. According to the official FC 26 1.06 patch notes, the latest update improves defensive shape at kick offs and balances shooting mechanics. Apart from this, FC 26 patch 1.06 also fixes several bugs in Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and PC-specific performance.
FC 26 1.06 Patch Notes (Patch 1.0.3) – October 2, 2025

Gameplay
Kick Off Defensive Positioning
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Defending teams now form more compactly for a short period after kick off.
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Player positions before kick off updated across all formations.
Shooting Adjustments
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Reduced accuracy of Acrobatic shots performed immediately after a Rainbow Flick.
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Fixed cases where players took a Trivela Shot at the keeper instead of a lace shot.
Ultimate Team
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Corrected incorrect Bios appearing on Gold Player Items.
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Fixed issue where Ultimate Edition players needed to restart the game to claim the Season 1 Premium Pass.
Career Mode
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Fixed bug where players could act unhappy after signing a new contract, causing false notifications and transfer requests.
General, Audio, and Visual
PC Only
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Fixed instances of unresponsive controllers during gameplay.
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Resolved cases where Resolution and Display settings reset after closing the game.
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Optimized cloth physics to reduce performance impact.
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Improved performance during corner kicks.
Showcase Only
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Fixed issue where launching via invite didn’t place players in the match lobby.
General
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Addressed various stability issues.
Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been experiencing several issues with online gameplay. Today’s FC 26 version 1.06 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free EA Sport FC 26 update 1.06 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.
