What happened
EA published the Update 1 notes on September 11 after the patch went live September 10 at 3pm ET.
The notes separate gameplay adjustments from mode, interface and stability fixes.
The practical change: Install the update before diagnosing AI, Franchise or HUT behavior, then reproduce the issue on the current build.
What is confirmed
- Gameplay AI behavior received adjustments.
- Franchise commissioners can force overtime or shootout wins.
- A cross-play filter was added to Find League.
- HUT fixes include reward-path behavior, captain compatibility and the option to skip some animations.
What this means for players
League commissioners have more direct control over game-ending results.
Players should not judge a recurring bug from an unpatched client.
What is still unconfirmed
EA does not claim that every balance issue or platform-specific crash is resolved by this update.
What to do next
- 01Confirm the patch is installed.
- 02Retest saved Franchise settings.
- 03Report reproducible remaining issues through EA's support channel.
