Passing, blocking, responsiveness, and manual headers have all received improvements that raise the game's overall quality. Those critical moments like the goalmouth scramble or midfield battle for possession are more authentic and enjoyable when they occur.ĮA has also made changes to the fundamentals of the games. The enhanced collision system means when players bump into each other on the field, their reactions will be much more realistic instead of everyone falling over. You also have much more control breaking down defenses with three new creative runs: directed runs, directed pass and go, and player lock. Your teammates and opponents will be better at making their runs at the right time and shutting down attacks just like a real player would on the pitch. This time around, the in-game intelligence has received a boost so players can make improved positioning decisions. Achieve fast footwork using the responsive close control and take advantage of a whole new range of skills like the ball roll fake so you can get past defenders. The new Agile Dribbling system lets you get more creative when playing 1-on-1 situations. In this latest installment, you'll find lots of new creative ways to perform when playing on and off the ball.