The 1.02 update has arrived for FIFA 23, and here’s the complete list of changes and fixes added with this patch. This update was previously kicked out for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Not it’s arrived for the PS4 and Xbox One. It brings a bunch of bug fixes, improvements, and adjustments to the game. So, here’s everything with the new FIFA 23 update 1.02.

FIFA 23 Update 1.02 Patch Notes

FIFA 23 Ultimate Team Changes

  • Added a Chemistry indicator appearing on Player Items when previewing a swap between out-of-position Player Items.
  • Removed pack opening animations when redeeming Stadium Items from Objectives, Division Rivals, Squad Battles, and FUT Champions rewards.
  • Removed several screens that would appear before playing individual FUT Moments.
  • A Player Item’s Secondary Positions are now visible in the top left part of the screen when using the Actions radial menu.

Issues Addressed

  • Some SBC rewards were missing the untradeable label.
  • This was a visual issue only, and SBCs with untradeable rewards were referenced as such in SBC descriptions.
  • They do not show this message again option did not take effect when performing Squad Actions on the Squad screen.
  • The in-game scoreboard did not always display correctly in Squad Battles.
  • Addressed some instances of a stability issue that could occur when opening Packs.
  • [PC] Addressed some instances of a stability issue that could occur when opening Packs.

Gameplay Changes

  • Chipped penalty shots can only be performed towards the middle third section of the goal.
  • Adjusted chipped penalty shot ball trajectories to be less lofted overall.
  • Improved the likelihood of Standing Tackles winning the ball back.
  • Increased the ball velocity for all Ground Passes.
  • Increased accuracy of Chip Shots.

Bug Fixes

  • Goalkeepers could sometimes react too quickly to certain shots.
  • In some cases, shoulder challenges from behind did not result in a foul being called when it should have been.
  • Sometimes, goalkeepers positioned themselves too far off the goal line when attempting to save long shots.
  • In some difficult defensive heading scenarios, players could miss the header, especially when under pressure from an opposing player.
  • When attempting to run back to the goal line to save a Chip Shot, goalkeepers could have incorrectly attempted to catch the ball instead.
  • Improved dribbling animation transitions after taking a stumbling touch on the ball.
  • Goalkeepers were sometimes unable to save shots aimed very close to their bodies.
  • Some Ground Passes could result in the ball traveling at faster than intended velocities.
  • Three-star Skill Move players with a Sprint Speed and Acceleration above 85 could not perform a Fake Shot from a sprint.
  • In rare cases, the ball carrier could sprint over the ball and lose control of it.

FIFA 23 Update – Career Mode

  • The in-game scoreboard is displayed incorrectly during Playable Highlights.
  • In some cases, post-match interviews could contain questions not relevant to the situation.
  • In some cases, the player’s team could unintentionally have less Playable Highlights than the opposition.
  • In some cases, AI managers could sell too many players without replacing them.
  • Some league standings did not correctly show which teams qualified for European Competitions.
  • This was a visual issue only.
  • The Transfers tab could display an incorrect league for a scouted player.
  • This was a visual issue only.
  • Addressed a stability issue that could occur when simulating matches.

Pro Clubs x Volta Football

  • Seasonal XP could sometimes display as 0 in VOLTA FOOTBALL.
  • This was a visual issue only.
  • Item Rarities were not correctly labeled in the VOLTA Shop.
  • The Pro Clubs team Captain would take corner kicks instead of the assigned corner kick taker.
  • When playing in the Any position, the post-match Pro Clubs progression screens did not reflect that.
  • When a free kick was being taken during a Pro Clubs match, the camera changed to the Free Kick one for all teammates instead of just the taker.

General, Audio, and Visual Changes

  • Pausing an EATV video could launch Career Mode.
  • Kick-Off Controller Settings did always save if they were changed on the Match Preview and Side Select screens.
  • Addressed various stability issues that could sometimes occur.

FIFA 23 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and PC. Head to the official forum site for more on today’s FIFA 23 update.

  • This was a visual issue only, and SBCs with untradeable rewards were referenced as such in SBC descriptions.

  • This was a visual issue only.