eFootball – 2023 v2.2.0 Patch Notes | Improved Gameplay Mechanics

Gameplay Fixes and Adjustments

With this version update, we have made a number of playability enhancements to cater to both experienced veterans and newcomers to eFootball™ 2023.

Cursor Change Adjustments

The following adjustments regarding cursor changes have been implemented to allow for easier gameplay, especially for those who have just started their eFootball™ journey.

• Implemented adjustments so that when Cursor Change is set to “Assisted”, the cursor will automatically switch to a player who is near the ball and more suited to the flow of the play
• Added a new Cursor Change option “Semi-Auto”, which is equivalent to the pre-v2.2.0 “Assisted” option

In line with the above adjustments, users who had their Cursor Change option set to “Assisted” will see their settings changed to “Semi-Auto” after installing the v2.2.0 update.
We have also made various adjustments to other Cursor Change options, in an effort to ensure that cursor switches will be performed in a more intuitive manner.

To configure your Cursor Change option:

For console and PC

1. First, select your controller and configuration by going to [Extras] > [Game Settings] > [Controller].
2. Then select [Detailed Settings] from the settings menu. You can configure your Cursor Change option under [Cursor Change].

For mobile

1. Configure your Cursor Change option by selecting [Extras] > [Game Settings] > [Play Settings] > [Cursor Change].

Passing Speed Adjustments for Low Pass

We are aware of an issue where low passes may become excessively slow during passing plays in the defence line, or in scenarios where opposition players are near. To address this issue, the overall speed of low passes was slightly increased. Moreover, we have implemented adjustments to assist the passing speed of low passes for certain in-match scenarios.
These adjustments will now allow for smoother build-ups from the defence line, and you can also enjoy breaking down the opposition defence with speedy link-up passing plays.

Furthermore, we have implemented adjustments to one-touch passing so that the ball’s resiliency is more thoroughly reflected. You can now return a pass towards its original direction with a speedier one-touch pass than before. Experience the exhilaration and satisfaction of breaking down the opposition’s defence with speedy pass exchanges in the final third.

Adjustments Regarding Manual Pass Level “3”

For those who wish to experiment with more passing freedom, we have implemented adjustments to the speed of low passes for Manual Pass Level “3”.
Previously for Manual Pass Level “1” to “3”, differing degrees of assistance were added to the speed of passes. The former gameplay design had it that the higher the Level, the more the Power Gauge was taken into account and the less the assistance added; With these new adjustments, Manual Pass Level “3” will now instead see the speed of low passes being completely dependent on the Power Gauge, with no further assistance added.

Note that for Manual Pass Level “1” and “2”, pass speed assistance will still be implemented as before. On the same note, Manual Pass Level “4” will still see all variations of passes being completely dependent on the Power Gauge input.

To change the Manual Pass Level:

1. First, select your controller and configuration by going to [Extras] > [Game Settings] > [Controller].
2. Then select [Detailed Settings] from the settings menu. You can configure your Manual Pass Level option under [Manual Pass Level].

Dribbling Manoeuvrability Enhancements

We have also made some enhancements to the manoeuvrability of dribbling.
Transitions between regular dribble and Dash Dribble are now more responsive, and directional inputs are now more thoroughly reflected in terms of ball controls. We have also reduced the inertia applied to small angle turns when dribbling in high speed. Furthermore, players will now be less likely to lose their balance when dribbling past opposition players amidst body contacts.
These enhancements serve to maximise the exhilaration experienced when blazing past opponents through rhythmic dribbling.

Enhanced Effect of Dipping Shot and Rising Shot

Taking the current shot-on-target rate and goalscoring rate into account, we have decided to implement shot accuracy adjustments for Player Skills “Dipping Shot” and “Rising Shots”.
Also, when attempting volleys off rebounds, such as second balls from corner kicks, you may now see your volley shots travel in a sharp and dipping trajectory.Until now, this kind of dipping trajectory could only be triggered by Stunning Shots. This has been changed so that this particular type of ball rotation is also applied to regular shots.However, players with the Player Skill “Dipping Shot” will be able to attempt these kinds of shots with greater accuracy.

For more information on the correlation between Power Gauge input of Stunning Shots and the activation of Player Skills, see the following section of the v1.0.0 Patch Notes.