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The 2.3.0 update kicked out for eFootball 2023, and hereโs the complete list of changes and fixes added with this patch. Konami now winks at players by patching the existing game instead of releasing a new title every year. The game’s first year, entitled eFootball 2022, was released on 30 September 2021. It was later changed to the game’s second year, eFootball 2023, on August 25, 2022. ย So, a while ago a new update popped out and brought tons of changes to the game. For a better eFootball experience, it’s recommended to install the latest version. Check out the eFootball 2023 update 2.3.0 patch notes below.
eFootball 2023 Update 2.3.0 Patch Notes
Updates and Additions
- Updated the player roster for certain Campeonato Brasileiro (Brazilian League) clubs.
- Updated various player and manager data.
The following data has also been updated:
- Uniforms
- Field-side advertising boards
- Media backdrops
- Cleats
- Commentary
- Photos
Gameplay Fixes and Adjustments
Dribbling
- Implemented adjustments so that players will be less likely to move away from the ball when they make contact with an opponent while dribbling.
- Implemented adjustments to enhance maneuverability following a Sharp Touch.
- Implemented adjustments regarding body contacts so that a Shield will only be triggered when within a certain distance from the opposing player.
- Implemented adjustments so that when inputting a ball touch command as well as a Shield command at times of ball contention, the ball touch command input will now be prioritized and instances of possession loss due to the Shield command being prioritized will be reduced.
Passing
- Implemented adjustments so that when inputting a pass command, a more adequate target will be selected with respect to the directional input and Power Gauge input.
- Implemented adjustments so that through passes will now be played towards spaces that are harder for defenders to intercept with respect to the opposition players’ positioning and direction of movement.
- Implemented adjustments so that when a player makes body contact as he jumps for a header, it is now less likely for the player to lose his balance.
Traps
- Implemented adjustments so that players will now move to an adequate position in anticipation of oncoming midair balls in a quicker manner.
- In scenarios where a directional input is performed at the same time with a cross command just before the player traps the ball, the directional key input could be registered as a ball touch direction instead of a cross direction, which causes the player to make an unnecessary turn. As such, adjustments were implemented so that when players try to trap the ball at a certain speed, these combinations of command inputs will not affect the direction of the imminent ball touch, and the player will play a cross right after taking a touch.
Defense – eFootball 2023 Update 2.3.0 Patch Notes
- Implemented adjustments to the triggering conditions of blocking motions when defending oncoming shots or crosses.
- Fixed the issue regarding man-marking where players’ positioning may be unnatural when the opposition is attacking deep in the team’s own half.
- Implemented adjustments regarding man-marking so that players will now position themselves more adequately, with respect to the opposition ball holder’s position.
- Implemented adjustments to the positioning of players during a Match-up.
Fouls
- Fixed the issue regarding offside decisions where if a foul is committed immediately after an offside as a result of body contact, the subsequent foul is prioritized and hence a foul is called instead of the offside.
- Fixed the issue regarding foul decisions where a foul may be called if the player who is first to the ball makes a slight body contact with the opposition player in a degree that should not amount to a foul.
AI – eFootball 2023 Update 2.3.0 Patch Notes
- Fixed the issue regarding vs AI Matches where Match-ups performed in defensive scenarios by the AI-controlled team may sometimes be unnatural.
- Fixed the issue where players with the “Anchor Man” Playing Style may position themselves in an unnaturally forward position in the opposition half during offensive scenarios, even if all other opposition players have tracked back into their own half.
- Fixed the issue where players with the “Anchor Man” Playing Style may chase the opposition ball holder all the way to a forward position during defensive scenarios.
- Implemented adjustments so that players with the “Track Back” Playing Style will go into wider positions in attempts to gain back possession during defensive scenarios.
Other Gameplay Improvements
- Fixed the error of cursor changing unnecessarily even when Cursor Change is set to “Semi-Assisted”.
General Improvements – eFootball 2023 Update 2.3.0 Patch Notes
- Adjustments to the transition speed of some screens.
- Online matchmaking improvements.
- Various minor tweaks have also been made to each mode and matches to improve the overall gaming experience.
General Fixes Applied to Mitigate or Eliminate the Bugs Below
- The application may crash due to an error.
- Online matches that are completed normally may be considered abandoned matches.
- Online matches may suddenly be inoperable and considered abandoned matches.
- In stoppage time, the match may end when the ball touches the goalkeeper and that he is about to go in goal.
- On the main Challenges menu, abandoned matches may appear as 0-0 draws under Match History.
- Slow-motion transition animation may be Plays delayed, causing replays to play before the animation is displayed.
- In some stadiums, the pattern of scarves held by supporters may change in certain cutscenes.
- In some languages, the commentary team may mention the wrong name for the opposing team in some scenarios.
- Goalkeepers may perform unnatural moves after a stoppage.
- Dropped players may perform moves unnatural when standing up.
- In “Trial Match”, commands without the ball cannot be undone in the event of a quick raise.
- In the Game Plan, some actions on the menu may prevent the correct movement of the cursor.
- In the Game Plan, enabling the info panel on the right side of the screen when the cursor moves between “Team” and “Tactics” causes the info panel to switch unintentionally when the cursor changes.
- In the case of Auto-Select in the Game Plan under “Authentic Team”, substitutes do not appear in position order.
- In the Game Plan under [Extras] > [Training], Roles during the match remain assigned to players who have already been substituted.
- When not connected to the Internet, the transition between the title screen and the main menu is too long.
- When not connected to the Internet, warning messages without any link can be displayed.
- During events with no impact on the courtesy rating, the alert message that indicates the courtesy rating changes is displayed by mistake.
- If the user releases a player while participating in a Challenge, their team may be mistakenly considered as not meeting the event conditions, although all conditions are met.
- Under [Extras] > [Training ], repeatedly opening and closing the in-match pause menu hides the command guides in the lower half of the Options screen.
- In several languages, some on-screen text appears in the wrong position.
- In several languages, the end of sentences may be displayed by mistake on some screens.
eFootball 2023 (v2.3.0) update is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5,
