Update Note 0.65

by Elena Misko

Dear UFL Players,

A scheduled maintenance update will take place on June 26 from 07:00 to 09:00 UTC. The server will be unavailable during this period, and matches will be inaccessible starting from 06:40 UTC.

Please note that while the expected server reactivation time is 09:00 UTC, minor delays may occur. If the game is not accessible immediately, rest assured it will be available shortly.

Gameplay

  • Refined finesse shot mechanics:

    • Shot parameters updated.

    • Ball tilt and spin speeds adjusted depending on shot conditions.

    • Shot power system updated — now depends on position, distance, and orientation relative to the goal.

    • Vertical aiming improved.

    • The impact of the Long Shots attribute has been balanced.

  • Added Dribble Safe — a mechanic that helps players keep the ball close to the touchline while dribbling.

  • Improved player behavior when intercepting low passes — players will now move more actively towards the ball and attempt to intercept it earlier when possible.

  • Aerial duels reconfigured — defenders will win headers more frequently.

  • Rebalanced penalties for last-man fouls.

  • Refined pass target selection.

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where players could switch to an alternative taker during a free kick.

  • Fixed an issue where defenders would not respond after switching to a controlled player via LB/L1.

  • Fixed touchline referee sliding animations.

  • Fixed an issue where the goalkeeper could deflect the ball into their own goal.

  • Corrected various animations.

AI Assist & Bots

Attacking Behavior:

  • Defensive and midfield lines now position higher up the pitch rather than staying too close to their own goal, with an emphasis on ball progression.

  • Improved positioning inside the penalty area — players now try to stay further from defenders and move situationally closer to the ball.

  • A central midfielder will no longer make runs into the box for crosses if set to Stay Back in the "Attack Support" instruction.

  • AI-controlled players are now better at avoiding collisions with the ball carrier and each other.

  • Fixed positioning of wide midfielders when through passes are played to strikers.

Goalkeeper:

  • Improved goalkeeper positioning during crosses.

  • The goalkeeper now better assesses the speed and direction of the ball carrier when coming off the line or when forced out using the Y/△ button.

  • Enhanced goalkeeper movement and positioning during specific types of crosses.

Minor adjustments made to bot attacking behavior to better match expected difficulty:

  • Fixed inaccurate shot placement by the bot.

  • Fixed unnatural, sharp direction changes by bots on higher difficulty.

  • Improved the transition between attacking and defensive behavior — bots now respond more logically to match situations.

  • Fixed improper goal kick setups by bot-controlled goalkeepers.

  • Fixed an issue where the bot goalkeeper could play the ball towards their own goal.

Content

Game Changers

On June 26, two Game Changers teams will be available in the game.

Audio & Visual

  • Updated appearance for 120+ players, including:

    • Andrii Lunin

    • Konrad Laimer

    • Gabriel Magalhães

    • Iñaki Williams

    • Ademola Lookman

  • Updated in-game screens: main menu and Quick Match search screen.

  • Added themed visual and audio elements for the Dragon Battle event.

  • Added signature goal celebration by Kylian Mbappé.

  • Updated intro scene for Bay Arena stadium.

  • Fixed several visual bugs across stadiums.

Other

Network indicator improvements:

  • Added Ping/Packet loss icon with three states: Good, Medium, Bad.

  • Updated Jitter icon, also in three states: Good, Medium, Bad.

  • Updated icon for Lost connection state.

New HUD Settings Section: Internet Connection

  • Ping indicator (off by default).

  • Packet loss indicator (off by default).

UFL Community

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Need help?

If you encounter technical issues when installing or playing UFL, our Support Portal is your go-to resource. You can report any problems directly on the main page by submitting a request.

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team