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I remember the first time I experienced that dreaded input delay while playing online matches - it felt like trying to run through mud while wearing lead boots. My perfectly timed passes would arrive a full second too late, and by the time my players responded to my commands, the opponent had already stolen the ball. What's particularly baffling is how this issue completely disappears in the new Rush mode, where everything feels crisp and responsive. Yet when I switch to Rivals matches in Ultimate Team, it's like watching a game through frosted glass - everything moves in slow motion, and my inputs register only after what feels like an eternity.
The frustration doesn't stop there. Even navigating through menus becomes an exercise in patience. I can't tell you how many times I've accidentally purchased the wrong item or applied the wrong chemistry style because the menu would chug along behind my button presses. Just yesterday, I was trying to quickly list some players on the transfer market before heading out, and the lag was so severe that what should have taken two minutes ended up consuming fifteen. Career mode and Ultimate Team, which require extensive menu navigation, become genuinely aggravating experiences rather than the enjoyable downtime they're meant to be.
Then there are the crashes - oh, the crashes! On my PS5, I've experienced at least seven crashes in the past week alone, with three of them happening precisely when I was opening packs from the store. There's nothing quite like the sinking feeling of seeing that error message pop up right after you've spent your hard-earned coins on a 50k pack, only to reboot the game and find the coins gone but no pack to open. Another two crashes occurred right after final whistles in matches, wiping out my progress and forcing me to replay games I'd already won. These technical issues aren't just minor inconveniences - they're actively undermining the core experience.
What makes this particularly disappointing is that when the game works properly, it's genuinely brilliant. The gameplay in Rush mode demonstrates what's possible - smooth, responsive controls that make you feel completely connected to your players. The difference is like night and day. I've clocked in around 150 hours across various modes, and I'd estimate that about 40% of that time has been compromised by these technical problems. That's roughly 60 hours of frustration layered over what should have been pure enjoyment.
I've noticed these issues tend to peak during what I call "prime gaming hours" - typically between 7 PM and 11 PM local time, when server loads are presumably at their highest. During off-peak hours, say around 2 PM on a weekday, the experience improves noticeably, though the menu lag persists regardless of timing. This pattern suggests that while server capacity might be part of the problem, there are deeper underlying issues with the game's code that need addressing.
From my perspective as someone who's been playing this series for years, these technical shortcomings represent a significant step backward. Previous iterations, while not perfect, at least maintained consistent performance across different modes. The current situation feels like we're beta testing a game that's been rushed to market. I've had to adjust my playstyle significantly - I now avoid playing competitive matches during evenings entirely and have developed a habit of restarting the game every two hours to minimize crash risks. It's disappointing when you have to work around a game's flaws rather than simply enjoying it.
The silver lining, if there is one, is that these issues appear to be widespread enough that the developers can't ignore them. I'm part of several online communities where players share their experiences, and the consensus is clear - the core gameplay is there, but it's being buried under technical problems. My hope is that the upcoming patches will address these concerns, because beneath all these frustrations lies what could be one of the best sports games in recent memory. Until then, I'll continue playing, but with my expectations firmly in check and my finger always ready to report another crash.
