Version 1.6.0 is coming soon to FC 26 on all platforms, and we can expect some massive changes. This will be the biggest patch we have had in the past two months, and there’s a lot to go through.
FC 26 version 1.6.0 patch notes
The official patch notes are out, and here are some of the highlights of this update.
- Bruiser nerf: Bruiser has been a ‘broken’ playstyle to the extent that you can simply spam it to win the ball back. As announced by EA Sports, the playstyle will be given a nerf. While you can still shoulder-charge and win the ball, skillful dribblers and physically robust attackers will have the ability to sustain the incoming tackle and retain the ball.
- Token system: EA Sports is finally adding a system that rewards you for playing more games. You’ll earn tokens from playing Ultimate Team mode and then redeem them for different rewards.
- Evolution reset: The new patch should allow us to reset a complete evolution, and offer more chances to repeat them.
- Boost to dribbling: Players with high dribbling skill will be able to move with the ball better than before.
- Special Interception animations: Cards with 90+ Interception stat value will have new animations when your player traps the ball.
Here’s the complete set of details, as stated in the official patch notes.
Gameplay
Made the following changes:
Bruiser PlayStyle
- Slightly reduced the boost to shoulder challenges from Bruiser and Bruiser+ PlayStyles.
- Added a slight boost to the receiver of the shoulder challenge if they have Enforcer or Enforcer+.
- The boost matches that of Bruiser or Bruiser+.
- Improved shoulder challenge outcomes so stumble direction and force now better reflect the difference in Strength and PlayStyles between players.
- Note that players with a clear Strength and PlayStyle advantage while defending are able to push the dribbler off the ball like before.
- Players with a clear Strength and PlayStyle advantage while dribbling are now less likely to be pushed off the ball and have a better ability to recover.
- Scaled shoulder challenge outcomes based on the Strength and PlayStyle boost difference between the dribbling player and defending player.
- Improved detection of shoulder challenges from behind, canceling attempts that would hit an opponent in the back.
Intercept PlayStyle
- Added the ability for players without the Intercept PlayStyle but with a 90+ Interceptions attribute rating to have access to the same animations as those with the PlayStyle.
Team Press
- Reduced pressure on the ball carrier when Team Press is activated in the defensive half.
- AI defenders will no longer double-team the ball carrier when the user-controlled defender is marking the ball carrier.
- AI defenders will attempt to contain the ball carrier when the user-controlled defender is further away from the ball defender.
- Reduced marking tightness of all AI opponents when Team Press is activated in the defensive half.
- When Team Press is activated in the attacking half, AI defenders will continue to aggressively pressure the ball carrier, including contextually double-teaming when appropriate.
Ultimate Team
The following updates will be activated in the near future with a server release:
- The ability to remove Evolution Player Item upgrade progress.
- The addition of the Repeatable Evolutions consumable.
- FUT Champions Tokens to be redeemed in the FUT Champions Store.
- Other Tokens which can be earned by participating in future events.
- Festival of Football PlayStyles Lab.
Clubs
The following updates will be activated in the near future with a server release:
- Increased Archetypes level cap from 90 to 95.
- Increased Archetype PlayStyle slots from 8 to 9, unlocked at level 95.
- Increased Signature PlayStyle slots from 3 to 4.
- Added a Fourth Signature PlayStyle for all Archetypes, upgraded to a PlayStyle+ at level 95.
- Increased the maximum range of various Archetype-specific Attributes.
Addressed the following issues:
- When applying the hairstyle, the skin colour changed to match the hair colour.
Career Mode
The following updates will be activated in the near future with a server release:
- New End of Season Live Start Points, allowing you to jump into a save just before the International Men’s Tournament begins.
Made the following changes:
- Added Festival of Football themed ICONs and Heroes.
Kick Off
The following update will be activated in the near future with a server release:
- Added the Penalty Shootouts House Rules event.
General, Audio, and Visual
The following updates will be activated in the near future with a server release:
- Added The World’s Game tournament game mode featuring 41 fully licensed and playable National Teams.
Made the following changes:
- Updated some kits, hair, badges, stadiums, overlays, balls, tattoos, shadows, crests, logos, banners, flags, scarves, crowds and text.
- Refreshed the main menu to match the spirit of the World’s Game.
- [PC Only] Improved boot time for Steam players.
Addressed the following issues:
- Graphical settings adjustments were made in the Game Settings menu reset to default when entering the Game Settings Menu or switching to a different settings tab.
- In Kick Off, the randomise button now works for Classic XI teams.
Overall, I am really excited to test out these changes once the patch is live. The patch should also have plenty of minor changes that remain a secret for now. Once the complete patch notes are out, I will add them to this guide.
