A new EA FC 25 update 1.09 is available on PS4, PC and Xbox One. According to the official FC 25 1.09 patch notes, the latest title update 5 enhances gameplay realism with better cross placement, defensive adjustments, and goalkeeper improvements. Apart from this, FC 25 patch 1.09 also includes visual and audio updates refine the overall experience, while bug fixes improve match logic, player interactions, and mode stability.
FC 25 1.09 Patch Notes – November 19, 2024
Gameplay
Changes
- Crosses now moderately land further ahead of the intended receiver.
Fixes and Improvements
- Defensive line no longer drops deeper than intended when the attacking team controls the ball in the defending half.
- Central and defensive midfielders now maintain proper positioning when defending.
- Ground passes now correctly target the intended receiver.
- Tackling inputs reliably register in locked-to-player modes.
- Resolved rare issues of goalkeepers jumping abnormally high.
- Enhanced goalkeeper decision-making for goal line saves and close-range shot positioning.
- Goalkeepers now attempt saves against long-distance powerful shots.
- Headers are now more accurate as intended.
- Ground passes during free kicks now aim properly.
- Improved lob pass accuracy.
- Enhanced ball physics in contested shots and clearances.
- Skill Move contests now better balance player control.
- Referee logic improved for Rush matches (advantage, penalties) and 11v11 offside scenarios.
- Fixed rare online match injury animation issues.
- Improved goalkeeper logic for Rush match ball clearances.
- Resolved unintended lob passes occurring instead of crosses in Rush matches.
- Fixed buzzer-beating goals from corners not counting in Rush.
- Skill Moves near touchlines now execute as requested.
- Addressed player switching inconsistencies.
- Substitution logic avoids unnecessary early-game substitutions.
Ultimate Team
Fixes
- Corrected misalignment of Evolution Progression Summary UI elements.
- Fixed stability issues with the Transfer Market accessed through SBC flow.
Clubs
Changes
- Rush pre-match team sheets now display player Rank Points and Club Victory Points.
Fixes
- Adjusted match rating system in Rush to be more balanced.
Career Mode
Fixes
- Player agents no longer request lower-than-intended wages during transfers to user-controlled clubs.
General, Audio, and Visual
Changes
- Updated a variety of player portraits, kits, stadium assets, celebrations, scenes, messages, and more.
Fixes
- Resolved placeholder text and incorrect UI elements.
- Addressed various stability issues throughout the game.
Previously, FC 25 update 1.02 added minor tweaks and changes. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been experiencing various matchmaking and loading issues in Clubs. Today’s FC 25 patch 1.09 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free EA Sport FC 25 update 1.09 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.