FIFA 14 update set for release this week

FIFA 14 update set for release this week

Electronic Arts has released the second title update for FIFA 14 on PC, with the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions expected to receive it at some point this week.

According to a post on EA's support page, the second update addresses numerous issues that players have raised and suggested.

The full list of changes is as follows:

Balancing lofted through balls.

Balancing attacking headers.

Balancing finesse shots.

Improved defender switching during crosses.

Freezes while making substitutions during gameplay.

Freezes while entering and exiting Leaderboards.

Improvements made to Dynamic Camera.

Corrected crowd sections in Signal Iduna Park.

Corrected "Any" and "GK" filters in Pro Clubs.

Stephan El Shaarawy upgraded to 4* Skills in Online Seasons, Head to Head, and Career Mode using EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day.

EA adds that, since the FIFA 14 Ultimate Team ratings and database are separate from the Match Day Update, El Shaarawy will be assessed and potentially upgraded in Ultimate Team mode at a later date.

Although the update fixes some instances of freezing, EA also warns that not all freezing issues have been fixed yet.

"We've located some of the issues causing freezing throughout the game, but not all of them," it says.

"Please continue to let us know about specific instances on the EA forums as your feedback has helped immensely. There are a small percentage of remaining crashing/freezing instances and the team will continue to investigate and address them as needed. Thanks for your patience during this time."

The first FIFA 14 title update was released on the day of the game's launch and addressed "stability issues found in the closed beta and minor fixes to a couple of game mode (Skill Games, Creation Centre) items".

In CVG's FIFA 14 review, we said: "FIFA 14 returns as the same ludicrously comprehensive sports game it's ever been, where any one mode could easily see you through to next season and beyond. It may be slightly slower and a little worn out in the legs, but FIFA 14 is still king