Fifa 18 Update 2 Apr 2026

: It resolved crashes in Career Mode (specifically during the first match of a season) and Pro Clubs friendly match invites.

Watch this breakdown of how the goalkeeper reactions and shooting mechanics shifted after the update: FIFA 18 Update 2

The "full story" of FIFA 18 Title Update 2 is primarily about EA Sports' attempt to balance a game that many players felt was "broken" at launch because it was too easy to score. Released in October 2017, this update—often referred to in the community as the "patch that killed the fun"—significantly overhauled goalkeeper AI and shooting mechanics. The Launch "Goal-Fest" : It resolved crashes in Career Mode (specifically

: The update also tuned down the difficulty for Amateur and Semi-Pro levels to make the game more accessible for casual players. Community Backlash The Launch "Goal-Fest" : The update also tuned

: EA increased goalkeeper reaction times and improved their positioning in certain situations to make one-on-one scenarios more difficult for attackers.

Beyond gameplay, the update addressed several technical and visual issues: