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- FIFA 24 community outraged by the "Trickster glitch," which disrupts gameplay.
- EA under fire for not addressing the issue promptly.
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The FIFA gaming community is currently in turmoil due to a crippling glitch referred to as the "Trickster glitch" that has infiltrated Electronic Arts Inc's EA EA Sports FC 24's highest-level competitive multiplayer mode.
According to IGN, this glitch allows players with the Trickster+ playstyle to perform a skill move that attaches the ball to the back of their leg, enabling them to effortlessly score goals without any defense being able to prevent it.
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FC 24 players initially used this exploit in Ultimate Team's Division Rivals mode, but it has now infiltrated the Weekend League, the game's highest-pressure player-versus-player mode.
EA Sports acknowledged the glitch but has only stated it is investigating it.
"We've added a new issue to the EASFC Tracker that we're investigating. The ball can incorrectly stick to a dribbler's leg as they run in some situations," the account EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication posted on X (formerly Twitter).
We've added a new issue to the EASFC Tracker that we're investigating. The ball can incorrectly stick to a dribbler's leg as they run in some situations.https://t.co/oKgcIFd9zn
— EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) October 19, 2023
Despite fans calling for a delay of the Weekend League to maintain competitive integrity, the weekly mode launched as planned. FC 24 players are now demanding EA Sports take punitive action against those who exploited the glitch and block rewards for affected matches.
In addition to this ongoing issue, FC 24 also faced controversies related to microtransactions, including a $30 Ultimate Team pack offered for purchase before the game's official launch.
It's worth noting FC 24 launch sales in Europe were down compared to FIFA 23, which was a massive hit for EA, though this decline was anticipated following EA's severed relationship with FIFA.
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