eFootball 2023 Update 1.12 Patch Notes (v2.2.0)

Konami has released a new eFootball 2023 update 1.12 (v2.2.0) on PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox One. According to the official eFootball 1.12 patch notes, the latest update adds a long list of quality of life changes and fixes. Apart from this, eFootball update 1.12 (1.007) also includes stability improvements.

Previously, a major update added quality of life changes and fixes. Unfortunately, since the release, players are still experiencing several issues when trying to play the game. Today’s eFootball 2023 patch 1.12 has addressed a few of these issues.

Check out more details below.

eFootball 1.12 Patch Notes – November 16, 2022

Additional Features
・ “Match Pass”, a new in-game reward system in which rewards will be given out according to the number of matches completed.
・ “Standard Player Tickets”, a new way of player signing.
・ VS AI matches in Challenge Events.
・ Users can now change teams in Authentic Team Challenge Events.
・ “Event Conditions” regarding player application for Dream Team Challenge Events.
・ “Debut Missions” for new users of eFootball™.
・ Changes to the menu layout of “Missions” and more.
・ Cursor Change option “Semi-Auto”.
・ When Cursor Change is set to “Assisted”, the cursor will now automatically switch in a more frequent manner.
・ Changes to the number of registered players in National Teams.
・ More filter options for [Standard Player List].
・ New display languages (Dutch/Swedish/Greek).

■ Updates and Additions
・ In-game assets and other data carryover process will be conducted when accessing the game for the first time after installing the version update.

The following data has also been updated:
・ Team data
・ Player photos, graphics, and data
・ Manager photos and data
・ Uniforms
・ Stadium graphics
・ Cleats
・ Commentary
・ Photos

■ Gameplay Fixes and Adjustments

〇 Dribbling
・ Implemented enhancements to the response when switching between a normal dribble and a Dash Dribble.
・ Implemented adjustments so that when switching between a normal dribble and a Dash Dribble, the directional inputs will now be reflected in a more correct manner.
・ Reduced application of inertia for small angle turns during a Dash Dribble.
・ Implemented adjustments so that when dribbling past an opponent, it is now less likely for the player to make contact and trip.
・ Fixed the issue where ball touches cannot be performed smoothly when doing a Sharp Touch.
・ Implemented adjustments so that when performing a kick command right after attempting a large angle turn in dribble, the kick can now be performed more easily.
・ Fixed the issue where Stunning Passes are difficult to trigger in dribble when opposing players are near.

〇 Passing
・ Increased the overall speed of low passes.
・ Implemented adjustments for low passes so that the cursor will now switch to a more suitable teammate.
・ Implemented adjustments so that a more suitable kicking motion will be triggered when attempting a pass near opposing players.
・ Implemented adjustments for through passes so that passes will now be played towards a position that is easier for the teammate to receive.
・ Fixed the issue regarding loose ball situations where kicks and passes cannot be performed even if the player is first to the ball.

〇 Shooting
・ Implemented enhancements to players with the Player Skill “Dipping Shot” or “Rising Shot” so that attempts of those shots will be more accurate.
・ Implemented adjustments so that when attempting a shot with the ball in midair, both a normal shot and a Stunning Shot attempt will now trigger a dipping trajectory.
・ Implemented enhancements to the accuracy of first-time shots off low passes from diagonally behind.
・ Implemented adjustments so that when attempting a shot against an empty goal, the shot-on-target rate is now higher.

〇 Defense
・ Implemented adjustments so that the cursor will switch to a more appropriate player in defensive situations.
・ Implemented adjustments so that the cursor will switch to a more appropriate player when defending oncoming midair balls such as lofted passes and clearances.
・ Fixed the issue where directional inputs are not thoroughly reflected during a Match-up in defensive situations.
・ Fixed the issue where players who perform man-marking during a corner kick may not deal with the oncoming ball in an adequate manner.
・ Fixed the issue where defending players may unnaturally move away from the goal right after the corner kick is taken.

〇 Goalkeeper
・ Implemented adjustments so that in the case of penalty kicks, it is now easier for goalkeepers to save swift shots or shots towards the edge of the goal and parry them away from the goal.

〇 Other Gameplay Enhancements
・ Implemented adjustments so that the player who makes the run in a 1-2 Pass (Forwards) will no longer decelerate unnecessarily.
・ Implemented adjustments so that teammates who make forward runs will now take the offside line and the ball holder’s body position into account, and adequately decide to decelerate or to stay put.
・ Implemented adjustments to the positioning of players for the Team Playstyle “Out Wide”, so that teammates will not move too far forward and run a greater risk against counterattacks.
・ Implemented adjustments to the positioning of players so that players placed in the middle of the park in Game Plan will be less likely to venture into a wide position. On the same note, players placed on the flanks will be more likely to stay in a wide position.
・ Implemented adjustments so that it is now easier for teammates in the midfield to position themselves in an open space.
・ Implemented adjustments so that fullbacks will now attempt overlapping runs in an adequate frequency in line with the configured Team Playstyle, as well as their positioning when they are on the opposite side of the ball.
・ Fixed the issue where shoulder charges from a seemingly illegal angle, such as diagonally behind, are not called as fouls.
・ Fixed the issue regarding throw-ins where teammates on the other side of the pitch may go across the field and make themselves available for the throw.
・ Implemented adjustments so that players will adequately dodge away from teammates and their oncoming shots.

General Fixes Applied to Mitigate or Eliminate the Bugs Shown Below
・ The application may crash due to an error.
・ During corner kicks, pressing the Switch View button repeatedly will result in the button becoming unresponsive.
・ During seamless restarts, pressing the pause button will not pause the game.
・ During seamless goal kicks, the Position Shift button is erroneously displayed as active before the goalkeeper places the ball.
・ After scoring a goal, the Player Card may not be displayed in the intended display position due to the screen ratio of the device.
・ After scoring a goal, the graphics of the Player Card at the moment of display are distorted.
・ In [eFootball™ World] > [My Team] > [Uniforms], the Uniform display is not consistent.
・ In Events under [eFootball™ World] > [Authentic], the number of registerable substitutes for National Teams is 7 instead of 15.
・ When performing “Auto-pick Players” in the pre-match Game Plan in Trial Match, reserve players may be placed in either the starting lineup or as substitutes and cannot be put back into the reserves.
・ In Events under [eFootball™ World] > [Authentic], players’ squad numbers may differ from the official squad numbers.
・ When performing Progression Points allocation in the post-match Exp. Gain screen, the Points on the top-right hand corner of the screen may not be displayed.
・ After canceling the matchmaking process of a Friend Match, an unrelated alert message may be displayed.
・ After closing a Match Room in Friend Match, an unrelated alert message may be displayed.
・ In the Level Training Tutorial, the orange mark does not disappear even after completing Level Training.
・ After purchasing a Pack, the “Objective Completed” message is erroneously displayed even though the related Objective has yet to be completed.
・ On certain screens, the title listed at the top of the screen does not match with the content.

■ Global Improvements
・ Implemented adjustments to the point-allocation algorithm of the [Auto-allocate] option in Player Progression.
・ A variety of minor adjustments have been made to each mode and to matches with the aim of improving the overall gaming experience.

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