EA Sports is pushing out a new FIFA update that changes the way skill moves work while playing the game. The FIFA 22 Update #9 came out today, bringing fixes to several pesky bugs in the popular soccer video game. With this patch, you can expect a number of changes that include improved Career Mode, adjustments to gameplay mechanics and other bug fixes. Also most important to note that this latest update includes a number of changes like the removal of the Russian national team and all other Russian teams.
We know that every tiny detail counts when it comes to how your game plays and interacts with your customers. The last title update #8 was supposed to improve the overall experience, but we never anticipated all of these issues that are popping up now. Today we’re introducing version #9 to address some of the more pressing concerns — new fixes that should improve some areas of gameplay.
FIFA 22 Title Update #9 Patch Notes April 13, 2022
Take a look at the latest issues tackled by Title Update #9, which is now available for FIFA 22 on all supported platforms.
General, Audio, and Visual
Made the following changes:
- Updated CONMEBOL competitions.
- Updated CONMEBOL Libertadores seeding in Career Mode and Tournaments.
- Updated CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana competition structure for Career Mode.
- Added clubs who qualified for the 2022 CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana group stages where appropriate and updated rosters for existing clubs.
- These will only be available following a server update. Please follow @EAFIFADirect for updates on when this will be live in-game.
- Updated some player portraits, kits, badges, ad boards, trophies, flags, logos, banners, broadcast and presentation packages, and interview backdrops.
- Favorite Club selection has been changed to PSG if the Russian national team or any other Russian team was previously selected.
- Removed the Otkritie Bank Arena.
- Removed the Russian national team and other Russian teams.
- Arena player and goalkeeper selections have been changed to PSG players if players from the Russian national team or any other Russian team were previously selected.
- These will only be available following a server update. Please follow @EAFIFADirect for updates on when this will be live in-game.
Gameplay
Addressed the following issue:
- In a rare situation, the player controlled goalkeeper did not drop the ball when requested, preventing the match from resuming normally.
FIFA Ultimate Team
Addressed the following issues:
- Packs of the same name were opened in the order they were received instead of the player selection.
- This issue has been previously posted on the EASF Tracker.
- The match lobby Ping Indicator did not always display correctly and would sometimes incorrectly show nine digit numbers.
- This was a visual issue only and had no impact on a player’s connection.
- This issue has been previously posted on the EASF Tracker.
- Some Badge Items incorrectly displayed a placeholder image.
Career Mode
Made the following changes:
- The Russian national team and other Russian teams are no longer available in any competition when starting a new save.
- As a result, these teams will not be present in any competition and players cannot be offered a Russian national team management contract.
- Added a new intro video for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana competition.
Pro Clubs
Made the following changes:
- Kit selections have been changed to PSG if the Russian national team or any other Russian team kit was previously selected.
- Players can select different kits.
- Stadium selection has been changed to the default Pro Clubs stadium if the Otkritie Bank Arena was previously selected.
- Players can select a different stadium.
- Removed Russian themed stadium customization items.
FIFA 22 is so much more than a soccer game. It’s an immersive sports experience that delivers the thrills and drama of being on the field anytime, anywhere. FIFA 22 is available on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and Stadia. If you want to stay up-to-date on all the latest news about FIFA 22 and other EA SPORTS titles, we’d suggest checking out our FIFA 22 section.
