EA has unveiled the patch notes for the EA Sports College Football 26 July 24 title update, which includes a wide array of bug fixes and improvements to the game. This new update also builds on changes established in the July 17 update, enabling players to modify a character’s position within their respective group without incurring penalties to their skill caps.
The College Football franchise made a comeback after over ten years with the previous year’s release, EA Sports College Football 25. While some enthusiasts had doubts about the annual continuity of the series, EA alleviated these concerns by confirming the release of EA Sports College Football 26 back in January. The game launched on July 10 to favorable reviews, achieving an 85 Metascore on Metacritic as of this writing. There have been ongoing technical and gameplay challenges since launch, but the EA Sports development team has been proactive in issuing new updates for College Football 26.
New Update Highlights
The July 24 update outlines numerous adjustments and bug fixes affecting various aspects of gameplay including Dynasty, Road to Glory, Ultimate Team, and overall game presentation. Stability improvements enhance gameplay alongside enhanced animations and physics based on tackling mechanics. This update addresses multiple bugs that previously led to players freezing during certain animations, ensuring a smoother experience.
Substantial changes include the reduction of rain probability in Dynasty and Road to Glory matches and fixes for the appearance of cold weather conditions during warm climates in playoff scenarios. Furthermore, issues where the pre-order bonus mistakenly applied at the onset of the second season after redshirting have been corrected.
The update also introduces Leaderboard Campaigns and Event Lineup Building challenges. These are new, limited-time competitions that place players onto leaderboards based on specific gameplay objectives. Players can opt for Head-to-Head or Solo play during these campaigns. Additionally, adjustments have been made to several in-game presentations to ensure a seamless and immersive gaming experience.
EA Sports College Football 26 July 24 Update Patch Notes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where play art remained visible after the snap when using Home Field Advantage (HFA).
- Fixed a rare issue causing a player to freeze in place during hit stick attempts.
- Various tuning and animation improvements to physics-based tackling.
Dynasty
- Reduced the chance of rain in Dynasty and Road to Glory games.
- Fixed an issue where cold weather and snow could occur in warm weather climates during College Football Playoff games.
Ultimate Team
- Campaigns introducing new leaderboard-related competitions tied to specific programs.
Presentation
- Fixed various issues with player celebrations and in-game scenes to eliminate glitches.
For detailed patch notes, you can refer here.
