Pacey players have always been a challenge to deal with in EA Sports FC games, but in FC 25, things have taken a turn for the worse. A ‘speed boost’ exploit was discovered by the community, allowing players like Kylian Mbappe and Rafael Leao to become even faster. This exploit became widespread in online Ultimate Team matches, making it difficult for defenders to keep up. However, EA Sports has addressed this issue in the latest update, leveling the playing field.
For those unfamiliar with the speed boost tactic in FC 25, it involved transitioning from a strafe dribble to a sprint, resulting in an almost unstoppable burst of speed. By simply holding down one button for a controlled dribble and then switching to the sprint button when needed, players could exploit this technique. However, only players with high acceleration, sprint speed, agility stats, or pace-related PlayStyles could benefit from this speed boost.
In a recent live tuning update on October 9, EA Sports implemented balancing tweaks, including a fix for the speed boost exploit. The patch notes mentioned a reduction in unintentional player acceleration when sprinting is activated, addressing the frustration caused by this exploit.
Another important adjustment in the update relates to the accuracy of first-time Lobbed Through Passes and Lobbed Through Passes taken at severe angles. This tweak aims to prevent players from abusing these tactics, ensuring a more balanced gameplay experience.
While rapid wingers and pacey strikers remain popular choices in FC 25, they should now be more manageable and less overpowered after the latest update. For more information on the game, players can refer to the FC 25 custom tactics codes guide or explore the best FC 25 Wonderkids for Career Mode. Stay updated on daily PC games news, reviews, and guides by following us on Google News, and don’t forget to check out our PCGN deals tracker for great discounts on games.