Update Notes 0.71.4

by Elena Misko

Dear UFL Players,

A scheduled maintenance update will take place on March 5 from 07:00 to 10:00 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 10:00 UTC, minor delays may occur. If the game is not accessible immediately, rest assured, it will be available shortly.

Gameplay

  • New Skill Added — Smash Header Shot
    A new skill has been introduced: Smash Header Shot. When performing a header, the player can direct the ball toward the ground, causing it to bounce in front of the goal. This creates an awkward trajectory for the goalkeeper, making saves significantly more difficult.
    The skill is activated during aerial situations by pressing LB/L1 + RB/R1 + Shoot while attempting a header, when within 11 meters of the goal.
    The first player to feature this skill is Ruud van Nistelrooy (94).

  • Passing:

    • Ground passes have been refined to improve their accuracy and consistency.

    • Pass reception animations have been updated.

    • Improved the responsiveness of lofted through passes.

  • Off-the-ball movement:

    • Improved the smoothness and accuracy of player movement when interacting with opponents.

    • Updated idle animations for players off the ball.

  • Goalkeeper:

    • Improved goalkeeper reactions to close-range shots and in one-on-one situations.

    • Refined goalkeeper movement.

  • Refined pass target selection in high-ping conditions.

  • Updated the visual indication of the Tracker skill activation — the icon will now disappear after a short time instead of remaining constantly visible when using Jockey in defense.

  • Fixes:

    • Fixed an issue where a powerful ground pass could travel past the intended recipient. 

    • Fixed several visual issues in dribbling animations.

    • Reduced the likelihood of overrunning the ball while dribbling. 

    • Fixed an issue where the ball would rebound too weakly off players.

AI Assist, Bot

  • Improved player selection and positioning when marking an opponent with the ball during fast attacks.

  • Improved positioning of the player who remains near midfield during an opponent’s free kick to support a potential quick counterattack.

  • Bot defensive behavior refined:

    • The frequency and effectiveness of movement-blocking mechanics have been revised across all difficulty levels.

    • Bot defensive behavior across all levels has been slightly adjusted to better match the expected level of play.

    • The frequency and effectiveness of bot player switching in defensive situations have been revised.

    • The system for selecting bot movement modes within defensive mechanics has been revised. 

  • Refined bot behavior during free kick routines.

  • Bot attacking behavior refined: 

    • The bot now assesses situations more effectively and selects better targets for crosses during wide set pieces.

    • The bot can now situationally use a wider variety of shots on goal. 

  • Fixes:

    • Fixed an issue where an attacking player could remain unmarked by defenders during a corner kick.

    • Fixed an issue where a player could incorrectly determine a marking target during a free kick.

    • Fixed an issue where a bot-controlled player could get stuck in one spot while defending.

    • Fixed incorrect player selection for defensive actions in most situations.

    • Fixed an issue where the bot could attempt a one-touch shot from a suboptimal position.

    • Fixed an issue with movement direction selection in certain bot defensive mechanics.

    • Fixed an issue where control would not switch away from the bot-controlled goalkeeper.

    • Fixed an issue where players under AI Assist mechanics would not make forward runs during bot-controlled free kicks.

    • Fixed an issue where the bot could play a free kick to a teammate positioned directly behind him.

    • Fixed an issue with bot player selection while the user’s goalkeeper is holding the ball.

    • Fixed pass-spamming between players on the Legendary difficulty level.

    • Fixed incorrect pass target selection at kickoff.

Divisions

  • Ranked season rewards will be distributed based on the final division at the end of the season.

  • All players will be reassigned based on their final rank from the previous season:

    • Bronze 1–3 → Bronze 3

    • Silver 1–6 → Silver 6

    • Gold 1–3 → Silver 3

    • Platinum 1–3 → Gold 3

    • Ruby 1–2 → Platinum 3

    • Diamond → Platinum 3

    • Premier → Ruby 2

  • Rewards for division promotion, as well as final season rewards, have been updated.

Goalmania Team Pass

Duration: March 5 – April 3, 2026
What to expect: Impressive new content, a new legendary footballer Ruud van Nistelrooy, exciting challenges, and rewards!

New content

  • Weekend pack — Football Sons (available March 7–10, 2026).

  • March Game Changers Pack 1 (available March 5–19, 2026).

Other

  • Transfer Market updates:

    • Basic versions of player cards are no longer available for purchase with CP.

    • The sale prices in CP and Particles for some Basic cards, as well as some Mastery 1, Mastery 2, and Mastery 3 cards, have been reduced.

    • The sale price of Legendary cards has been increased.

  • 389 new players have been added. (See list. The information will be updated shortly.)

  • 437 players have been removed, with compensation provided in CP/Particles. (See list.The information will be updated shortly.)

  • Progression in Squad League has been adjusted.

  • The contents and settings of packs available as rewards in the Showdown, Playoffs, and Squad League modes have been updated.

  • The contents and settings of packs available for CP and Particles have been updated.

  • Fixed a number of UI bugs and crashes.

  • Fixed a number of visual bugs.

  • Visual and sound effects have been updated.

UFL Community

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Need help?

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See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team