Patch #7 Beta Preliminary Patch Notes - 1.202.000

Patch Information

1.202.000

Patch 7 Beta: December 5th, 2025

Release Date: TBD

Hi everyone! The Patch 7 Beta is now live on Steam from Dec 5 to Dec 12 for all Rematch owners. Launch the Rematch Beta App to join.

This update introduces an early version of our new Duel 1v1 limited-time mode, a more skill-oriented experience built around dribbling, precision, and goal blockers. We’d love your feedback before its full release in Patch 8, coming in late January.

Patch 7 also brings updates to the Player Profile: clearer stats and the ability to showcase your Player Card during goal celebrations.

And with the holidays approaching… stay tuned for an in-game unboxing moment.

Matches / Core Gameplay Improvements

Gameplay Changes / Fixes

• Deviation angle when the ball hits a player has been increased from 10 degrees to 20 and now always goes upwards.

• Dribbles are slightly faster and cover more distance.

• Added new goalkeeper volley tap animations.

• Performing a Push Ball during Dribble now results in a new variation of the ability coming with new animations : Dribble Push Ball This version pushes the ball further, turns faster and allows fluid transitions to movement.

• Movement has been made much more responsive overall, allowing faster redirections after dive and tackle abilities, and smoother turns when jogging or sprinting.

• Dashing on a ball now takes the ball in the dash movement and no longer stops the player with a ball control animation. This aims at integrating dashes in the dribbling kit.

• Extra effort push force is reduced by 50% when performing a turn on a free ball. This change affects the golden boost: speed and distance of execution have been lowered, but the tech is easier to execute.

• Changed match duration: For Ranked and Quickmatch, 5v5 and 4v4 set to 5min and 3v3 set to 4min.

• Improved hindering network.

• During recovery, it is now possible to hit a free ball (players no longer go though the ball during this timing).

• New Goalkeeper lob taps, push ball, and lob push ball animations.

• Improved contact with the ball when catching a ball as a goalkeeper.

• The transition between the stop animation and the idle animation is now smoother.

Major Fixes

• Fixed issues with invalid targets.

• Fixed an issue where high ping was observed at kickoff.

• Fixed a crash that occurred when a goal was scored.

• Fixed an issue where a cut-in speed drop happened after a sliding tackle.

• Fixed an issue where players could become stuck and unable to interact.

• Fixed an issue where inputs allowed a second dash without holding the Defensive Stance input.

• Fixed an issue where a Push Ball would be performed instead of a Dribble while controlling the ball.

• Fixed an issue where, as a keeper, catching the ball with a dive and then using EE wouldn’t remove invulnerability.

Minor / Misc. Fixes

• Fixed an issue where scoring in overtime didn't end the match if the match conditions were not fulfilled.

• Fixed an issue where an interception was awarded to the tackled player instead of the tackling player.

• Fixed an issue where the ball remained immobile when two players hit it simultaneously.

• Fixed an issue where volley ground-tap power was slightly weaker than ball-in-feet ground-tap power.

• Fixed an issue where the character would slide when entering Defense Mode.

  
  

Online

• Fixed an issue where the reconnect popup would appear unexpectedly.

Tutorials & Workshops, Menus & Interface

Additions and Updates

• New tool available in Freeplay: Cannon Ball. Players can configure it to trigger specific shooting situations for training or testing.

• Player Profile: stats can now be viewed by season.

• In 5v5 Ranked and 3v3 Ranked, the highest rank is now displayed on the player profile.

• Updated end-of-season flow.

Major Fixes

• Fixed an issue where players could become stuck in the in-game menu.

• Reduced lag when opening the pause menu.

Misc. Fixes

• Fixed an issue in the Battle Pass/Store where skins or full outfits prevented item previews.

• Fixed an issue where the current player preview could be replaced by another of the player’s presets.

• Removed the palette icon appearing on ball items in customization (ball color cannot be edited).

  
  

Art & Rendering

Major Update

• Added new content: VR Clouds, AR Flower Winter, and Iceberg Night.

• Added goal and victory celebrations.

• Added player cards displayed during goal celebrations.

• Added a new environment in the Training Center (Freeplay).

• Adjusted colors on several pant and sock shaders.

Misc. Fixes

• Fixed artifacts on stadium banners.

• Fixed cloth color issues with the iridescent shader.

Audio

Misc. Fixes

• Fixed multiple goal SFX playing in replays.

Misc.

Additions and Updates

• Added screenshots in video options.

• Battle Pass: token amount is now capped.

Misc. Fixes

• Hid the stamina bar and crosshair UI from the first-launch options.

• Fixed an issue where the Battle Pass “Avant-garde” item could be purchased but not equipped, resulting in a save error in customization.

• Fixed an issue where faulty navigation on the profile page was possible via key/button presses.

• Fixed an issue where you had to click twice on the same popup during Welcome popups.

• Fixed an issue where the ball displayed its default texture when the player was a spectator.

• Fixed an incorrect radar color.

Known Issues (1v1 mode)

• Players may not be placed in the correct position at kickoff.

• Match flow may get stuck if a player fails to join the session at the start.

• The “Save” stat may not always increase when performing a save.