eFootball 2022: finally a release date for 1.0, with the list of free-to-play changes

eFootball 2022 v1.0.0 update will be released on April 14, 2022.

To offer football fans around the world the opportunity to enjoy a new game of football with an unprecedented level of realism.

It was with this idea in mind that we initiated a two-year development period for eFootball 2022. Nevertheless, we were so focused on releasing the game on time that we lost sight of the most important thing: the quality.

Naturally, we were the butt of criticism from our legitimately disappointed fans.

Since then, the development team has worked hard to regain the trust of our dear community, but also with the aim of making it as enjoyable a game as possible for football fans around the world.

As part of our commitment to improve the game, we have added new controls and many elements (offensive and defensive) very common in modern football. We have also readjusted the game balance and fixed bugs, to ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.

All of these changes were only possible thanks to your valuable feedback, obtained through in-game polls and social media posts, your “real opinion”.

Among all these opinions, many are the ones that have inspired us to create the best game possible. We were motivated by the passion of your feedback and despite the global health crisis, we managed to strengthen the bonds of the great team that we all form, together. For all this, we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Six months have passed since the initial launch last September, but we believe we have finally reached a level of quality that we are happy with, hence our decision to release v1.0.0.

More features will be added in future updates, about which we will inform you in the future. In the meantime, we hope you will like this New Soccer Game!

Improvements and new features of v1.0.0

Based on your valuable feedback, but also in order to fulfill our goal of creating a new football game that is even more enjoyable for everyone, we have incorporated various fixes and new features into the game. Here are some of the highlights of the upcoming update.

Changes to commands in defense and addition of Request pressing
Of all your comments, many referred to defence. Many people mentioned the difficulty of defending and recovering the ball.

After revising the priority order of defense-related actions, we decided to change the default key settings to make defense more intuitive. Pressing controls available in earlier versions will also be brought back into the game.

Additionally, we’ve added a new command, Shoulder Contact, which allows you to more proactively regain possession.

• Pressing: Gain possession by putting pressure on the opposing ball carrier.
• Contain: put pressure on the opposing dribbler with a less open posture and shorter strides. Also effective at blocking passes or shots.
• Shoulder contact: Push the opposing player with the shoulder to recover the ball. Particularly effective when the opponent has taken the ball away from his foot or is trying to make a drop shot.

Apart from individualized defense, we have also reassessed the elements of team defense. The Request Press command has also been added to the game. In addition to getting multiple players on the ball, other teammates will work cooperatively to regain possession by blocking pass lines and advancing the defensive line.

Along with these functional additions and changes, we’ve also made a bunch of changes to other defense-critical in-game elements to give you a more responsive and intuitive experience when it’s time to defend.

Passing improvements and new Power Pass command
In addition to the defense, we also received a lot of passing feedback. Many of you have commented on the slow passing and the high number of passing errors. That’s why we’ve made improvements that focus on game balance and order satisfaction.

In general, we’ve increased passing speed, to match the pace of matches to the defensive improvements described above. In addition, we have also integrated a mechanism that uses the rebound of the ball as an acceleration force. This will come in very handy in one-touch passing, for example, as the ball’s speed will increase thanks to this mechanism. In this way, we obtain a rhythmic passing game, an essential element of modern football.

With respect to passing errors, we concluded that they were caused by the actions of the passer and receiver during and after playing the pass. We have therefore integrated the following fixes:

• Pass target decision improvements;
• Improvements to AI decision making when receiving passes;
• Movement improvements when receiving passes.

Following these corrections, the reproduction of abnormal passing errors has been greatly reduced.

In order to make the passing game more enjoyable, we have also added a new tool, the Power Pass command, which allows you to hit the ball in various special trajectories. With these controls, you can set the pace of attack and slip in more assists.

More shot trajectories for greater satisfaction
Regarding shots, we made the following two improvements:

• Improved shooting speed by prioritizing realism and satisfaction;
• Adjusted the rate of shots on target to reflect match situations appropriately.

Additionally, we’ve added a variety of shots and trajectories to the game for every situation, such as Power Shot. All this should allow you to experience a lot of realistic situations in front of the goal.

Strategic evolution through improved dribbling features
In order to improve dribbling maneuverability and give you a more rewarding experience when dueling with realistic actions, we have made the following changes:

• Improved ball tracking accuracy and response to left analog stick inputs;
• Improved response to Sprint actions entered.

Other functional improvements have also been made, including improved responsiveness and ball behavior with the new Sudden Switch command, as well as easier-to-grab fake actions. We hope these improvements help create a more enjoyable experience in dueling situations against opposing defenders.

Improved online connectivity
In order to improve online connection stability, but also to reduce the number of canceled matches, we have decided to adopt a client-server system from this new opus.

In the same vein, we are constantly looking to improve the response time of online matches.

In order to ensure you have the best football experience, we will continue to monitor the situation after the update and make necessary improvements.

Additional Features for Game Plan
In order to restore some popular features, we’ve incorporated the following changes and additional features into the game plan, while fixing some issues:

• Added additional features like Formation Change, Individual Instructions, Auto Settings, Secondary Tactics, Data Management, etc. ;
• Improved loading handling for better responsiveness.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we’ve incorporated many more gameplay-related features and fixes. Stay tuned, as we will further develop this New Soccer Game in the next update!

Team Building with Dream Team
Originally introduced as Creative Team, this game mode that allows you to create your own team will now be added to the game with the next update and is now called Dream Team. But that’s not the only change, as we’ve decided to rework a lot of our original ideas to allow you to create your own dream team.

Dream Team is more than just creating a team of the best players and managers.

In this mode, you will be able to choose your favorite players and managers when recruiting them. You can then develop your players according to your own style of play. This gives you almost total freedom when building your team according to your preferences.

Design your unique Dream Team, featuring your favorite players and the players you’ve developed, and bring your own playstyle to life. You can then compete against other fans’ Dream Teams around the world and the myriad of footballing approaches and styles of play they have to offer.