: The update also tuned down the difficulty for Amateur and Semi-Pro levels to make the game more accessible for casual players. Community Backlash
Watch this breakdown of how the goalkeeper reactions and shooting mechanics shifted after the update: FIFA 18 Update 2
: EA increased goalkeeper reaction times and improved their positioning in certain situations to make one-on-one scenarios more difficult for attackers. : The update also tuned down the difficulty
: The Chilean national team received its authentic jersey and emblem. The update sparked immediate controversy
The update sparked immediate controversy. While some welcomed the more realistic scores, hardcore fans and professional players argued that the patch lowered the "skill gap". By making goalkeepers more effective and AI defending stronger, critics felt the game became more automated, rewarding less-skilled players who relied on the computer to defend for them. Bug Fixes and Presentation
When FIFA 18 first launched, the community quickly noticed that goalkeepers were underperforming, leading to unrealistic scorelines like 7-5 or 8-6 in high-level matches. Long shots were overpowered, and keepers often parried the ball into their own nets or failed to react to basic shots. Key Gameplay Changes in Update 2
Beyond gameplay, the update addressed several technical and visual issues: