eFootball (All Platforms)

Aerial Challenges/players freezing

What is the average expected time differential between two users going for an aerial duel? It can actually be well over a second between two users, but it doesn't seem that much. Nor does it bother most of us a great deal (except should hoofing the long ball become overdone and systematic like a trolling tool). Basically we seem content to wait for a predetermined challenge to happen even though there could be ages between both users' inputs. It's not unusual to notice one power bar ignite first and stop, then an entire second after the next power bar ignites and stops both of which ahead of the duel. How do we explain the difference in timings and the amounts accrued? There can't be that much difference in leverage to impact and redirect the ball if both players are going to wait in position and both jump to head the ball. It's a predictable platform to reconcile the inputs of both users, isn't it? Just like the forward runs cool down precisely as a pass is getting intercepted.

Is that enough to ruin the immersion for you? Could we read so much into the fact that at the eFootball Pro Championship both sides were spamming the face buttons by the dozens while an air duel was imminent but two opposing players stationary in anticipation. I don't care if the limitations of the engine need more juice to involve 3, 4 or more players to contest the ball. Let's see what they can come up with. The direction of the game remains in doubt here, but I don't think I will be in the minority to expect more of the same in 2025 (minor updates not to change too much). Season update 2026 is where we should expect a significant leap forward with at least one meaningful paid DLC (to include Edit mode, a comprehensive MyLeague campaign, and maybe Strike Arena even).

What else could constitute a leap in my eyes? I would pose the following: Could the graphical fidelity be improved (high end systems separating from mobile would need to happen) to make gameplay challenging yet still compelling? Could we see mature analytics such as expected goals, and PP defensive action, average positions etc.? Lastly given the immense mobile fanbase, could we have an annual ranking events with automatic invitation to participate in a Pro Championship?
 
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