For FIFA 22, Title Update 14 is a patch with unusually many gameplay changes. We show you what changes with Title Update 14 and what this could mean for the upcoming FIFA 23.
Update, July 12, 2022: As announced on Twitter, the new Update 14 is now available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Stadia.
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When is Title Update 14 released? The new update is now available for the PC versions (Origin & Steam) of FIFA 22. Within the next week, the update should also be available for the consoles PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox Series S/X.
Exciting is the update in any case, as it brings significant changes to gameplay as well as a brand new skill move. Are we perhaps already seeing the first preparations for FIFA 23?
FIFA 22 Patch Notes – Changes in Attack and Defense
What does the update include? The new Title Update 14 brings changes to the game that are quite unusual at this point, as the update significantly alters the gameplay. This has rarely happened so late in the life cycle of a FIFA title.
Particularly shots as well as defense will be adjusted.
What’s changing in Attack:
- The likelihood of knuckleballs has increased. EA Sports wants to enhance the realism of shots. There should now be more “knuckle ball shots” when the ball is 0.67 meters away from the player’s foot while executing a strong shot.
- “Low driven shots” are to become much more accurate. According to EA, low shots were used too infrequently, which is why they are now being improved.
- A brand new skill move called “ball roll cut 180” has been added. It can be performed with 4- or 5-star players. The skill move is designed to create space and make opponents run into empty space.
Here you can watch the new skill move.
What’s changing in Defense:
- The range with which AI players could automatically block shots has been drastically reduced.
- The range for blocking shots made by a human player has been slightly reduced.
- The range needed by an AI defender to execute an automatic tackle against an attacker has been drastically reduced.
What could the changes mean for FIFA 23? An update with such significant gameplay changes towards the end of a FIFA title is quite unusual and could indicate preparations for FIFA 23. After all, it would be quite practical for EA to test new shooting and defensive mechanics now, with such a large player base.
Fans are likely to be happy with the changes, as particularly the improvements to AI-blocking had long been on the wishlist of many FIFA players.
What do you think about the changes? Do you find them reasonable? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
As soon as there is more about FIFA 23, you will find out here. Everything we already know about the new series installment can be found here:
FIFA 23: All about the release – Information, leaks, and rumors
