The new football game UFL has quickly built on its December 5th launch with a significant post-launch update. The free-to-play title, seeking to take over the EA FC throne, is already showing its commitment to player experience and continuous improvement.
Recently released Update v0.60.1 comes loaded with enhancements and bug fixes across various gameplay mechanics, AI behaviors, and audiovisuals. The developers take into account all player feedback as it helps to bring up an experience that is both smooth and immersive.
With the development of UFL, the team puts forward the best product that would be worth it for fans with a passion for football. The early post-launch support promises much for the future of UFL.
UFL v0.60.1 Update Patch Notes
Gameplay
- Ball Physics Improvement: The ball’s rebound force from the goal frame (posts and crossbar) has been increased to ensure more realistic behavior.
- Foul Detection Fix: Fouls are now correctly registered in situations where the goalkeeper of the offending team manages to save the ball after the foul is called.
- Interception Behavior Correction: Player behavior during ball interceptions has been fixed for throw-ins using the Y-button pass.
- Goalkeeper Action Optimization: Save algorithms have been updated to reduce the chances of deflecting the ball directly to an opposing striker.
AI Assist, Bot
- Kick-Off Exploit Removed: The ability to execute an easy through pass behind defenders immediately after kick-off has been fixed.
- The defensive line now positions itself closer to the goal after kick-off to enhance defensive stability.
- Defenders actively track attacking players making runs for long passes after the ball is played from the center, ensuring better marking and response.
- Free Kick Positioning Adjustment: Player positioning for short passes during free kicks has been corrected. Players no longer obstruct the shooting line toward the goal.
- Goalkeeper Interception Adjustments:
- Goalkeepers’ ability to step up to the edge of the penalty area during interceptions has been limited.
- Improved prediction algorithms determine if the goalkeeper will reach the ball first. Now, goalkeepers attempt interceptions only when they can reach the ball before any other player.
- Position Recovery Fix: Fixed goalkeeper behavior when out of position. When returning to the goal, the goalkeeper now prioritizes a closer position to the goal line.
- Defense Line Fixes:
- Resolved excessive narrowing of the defensive line during shots on goal.
- Fixed abrupt directional changes of the defensive line following aerial passes.
- Offside System Refinement: The offside system has been refactored. Offside lines are now recalculated during replays to provide more accurate visual representation.
- Standard Situation Improvements: Bot behavior during set pieces—including corners, free kicks, goal kicks, and throw-ins—has been corrected for better tactical execution.
Audio and Visual
- UI Bug Fixes
- Goal Net Sound Adjustment
- The appearance of 100+ low-rated players has been improved.
- Photos for 580+ players were updated
- Introduced animated skins for card sets of the third rarity tier (Epic).
