- Patch Notes - Version 2.00.05 - 30 September 2026
Hey everyone!Patch 2.00.05 is out now. A lot of what's in here comes straight from what you've been telling us on here and on Discord. Across the game: faster sprint dribbling, higher acceleration, smoother traps, and a bunch of crash fixes, including some PS5-specific ones.In 5v5: throw-ins and corners are now seamless kick-ins with no teleports or cutscenes, the Mercy Rule is in Ranked, and the offside line now shows on the radar. Full patch notes below 👇 Give it a go and let us know what you think GameplayRS Switching: Improved nearby player selection.Dribbling: Faster sprint dribbling, shorter touches and more responsive close control.Movement: Increased player acceleration.Passing: Long through passes are slightly more manual and less accurate.Trapping: Replaced side-step traps with acceleration boosts based on stats and exit direction.Fixed several issues with sprint touches, pas…
- GOALS 2.0 - 10 September 2026
GOALS 2.0 is our biggest update since launch. If you tried GOALS at launch and bounced off it, this is the version we want you to come back for. We’ve focused first on making the football better. Passing and defending have been significantly reworked, AI has taken a major step forward, and movement, trapping, tackling, switching and goalkeepers have all been improved.TL;DR Major gameplay update: Reworked passing, targeting and defending, alongside improvements to trapping, movement, tackling, physicality, switching and goalkeepers. Much better AI: Better attacking runs, passing options, midfield positioning, defensive structure, marking and offside awareness. 5v5 Ranked: Compete as a five-player team, with every player controlling their own character. Solo 5v5 vs Bots: Take one character through a six-match competition alongside AI teammates. New onboarding: A completely rebuilt onboard…
- Patch Notes - Version 1.02.06 - 27 August 2026
Passing & TrappingAddition of the new semi-manual passing system.Improved ground, through, cross and lofted passes.Refined pass trajectories.Improved Through Pass receiver behaviour, first-touch alignment and trap timing.Improved trapping based on relative player speed, with faster recovery for high-quality traps.Fixed several issues causing unreliable traps, excessive backpedaling and incorrect receiver movement.Fixed an issue where the ball could speed up after bouncing.Fixed unnatural vertical ball movement caused by incorrect damping.Flick passes now require L2, reducing accidental activation.Dribbling, Touches & MovementImproved touch rotation and turning behaviour.Players can now move toward their intended exit direction while executing a touch, improving responsiveness.Further tuning to Close Dribbling, reducing excessive or unwanted spinning while changing direction.Removed case…
- Patch Notes - Version 1.02.05 - 20 August 2026
GameplayImproved sprinting and locomotion, with new sprint animations, faster acceleration from low speeds, and updated movement blending.Reduced excessive spinning with adjustments to turn acceleration.Adjusted standing tackle lunge distances.Improved ghost tackle readability with a new reach animation when attempting a tackle that doesn’t connect.Adjusted assisted blocking, including reaction times on shots and blocking radius based on ball height.Fixed a rare issue where first-time shots could fail to trigger.Re-enabled Basic (L1) Switching settings, including Closest to Ball and Closest to Ball Goal-Side.5v5Bots can now fill empty slots in 5v5 Quickplay.Updated stamina balancing for 5v5.Added an option to always display player names in 5v5.VisualsUpdated AMP visuals with improved post-processing, color grading, and character lighting.Updated Aerotech grass from black to teal.
- Ranked 1v1 Rewards Revamp - 17 August 2026
We’re rolling out a major overhaul to Ranked 1v1, giving the mode a brand-new reward structure built around faster progression, massive milestone payouts, and predictable weekly grinding.While standard random pack drops are being removed from post-match loot, your overall earning potential and club progression speed are getting a massive buff.Here is everything you need to know about the new Ranked 1v1.1. The Economy Buff: Doubled Points & Guaranteed XPRanked 1v1 is now your primary destination for grinding Points and stacking currency for major in-game sinks (including Ronaldinho and high-value packs coming to the store in the upcoming weeks).The Change: Post-match random pack drops have been removed.The Buff: Base Point rewards across all ranks have been doubled or more.XP Multiplier: XP remains fixed at a high rate of 200,000 XP across all ranks.Base Match Rewards by Rank:Rank 1: 12,…
- Adidas x Sidemen "Sidequest" - 11 August 2026
We are thrilled to launch our limited-time collaboration with Adidas and the Sidemen! From today through September 10, 2026, jump into GOALS for exclusive challenges, cosmetics, and rewards. The Stream & Kit DropThe Adidas x Sidemen "Sidequest" stream is live right now! During the broadcast, scan the on-screen QR code to sign up or log into adiClub and link your GOALS account. You will instantly receive the Main Adidas Kit. https://www.adidas.com/go/campaign/hyperboost_euphoria_sidequest_hub In-Game Sidequest ChallengesHead to the in-game Challenges tab to find the new Sidequest section. Complete 21 dedicated 1v1 challenges built around speed and attacking flair to earn:- Individual item packages for completed challenges.- The official Adidas Away Kit (unlocked after 18 challenges).- A Rare Attacker Pack with guaranteed 85+ Speed and Dribbling stats (unlocked upon completing all 20+ cha…
- 5v5 playtest now live - 6 August 2026
Call your squad, jump into the game, and test out the mode coming this September (minus a few surprises we’re saving for launch!). Use the Social menu in the main menu to party up with your friends and queue for Quickplay together, or jump straight into 5v5 to get matched with other players! Don't forget there's a free Rare player pack in the Store for 5v5! Perfect if you just joined and need a solid all-around player to start playing.
- Patch Notes - Version 1.02.01 - 6 August 2026
This update includes the 5v5 game mode! However, it won't be visible in-game right away as we'll be activating it server-side. We’ll drop an announcement as soon as it goes live. Stay tuned! 5v5 mode is now live!Main featuresImplemented the 5v5 Game Mode5v5 Quickplay is now available for everyone. Quickly jump into a 5v5 match against other users or squads5v5 Lobby Mode is now available for everyone. You can create custom lobbies and share the code with your friends or the rest of the community.Social Menu: Available now in the Main Menu.Create or join a squad with your friends or other community members.The Squad leader will be able to either join a Custom Lobby or initiate the quickplay matchmaking to compete against other teams.Introduced 36 new Challenges in the Featured tab exclusive for the 5v5 game mode.5v5 Stability & FixesDisabled automatic bot fill-ups and turned off the "Any"…
- Patch Notes - Version 1.01.05 - 23 July 2026
Movement Reworked close dribbling touch cadence logic based on the angle of the previous touch, increasing responsiveness on directional changes after straight touches, while limiting how quickly consecutive touches at an angle can be taken based on the close dribbling stat.Improved overall skill move input responsiveness and polished visual phantom touch control helpers.Adjusted auto-tackle mechanics so player speed no longer restricts your tackle reach or recovery time.Lowered the effect of shoulder barges and physical tackles on players dribbling at high speed, while increasing the effect on players dribbling at low speedGoalkeeper Improved accuracy of collision checks for some saves.Reduced goalkeepers' effectiveness against chip shots.Shooting Increased power shot accuracy and reduced shot dispersion from medium-to-long range (16–30 meters).Tactics & AI Added new tactical formation…
- GOALS OPEN Sign up is live! - 20 July 2026
The journey begins with wide-open regional pre-qualifiers August 7-9. The winners of each open qualifier punches their ticket directly to the Regional Finals August 14-16, which are split into three core territories: Europe and Africa, Americas, and Asia, Middle East and the Pacific.The top players from each of the three regions secure an invite to the Grand Finals in Stockholm, Sweden, September 12. Competitors aren't just playing for global glory - they are fighting for their piece of a $10,000 total cash prize pool.Register here: https://discord.gg/goalsesportsSee you on the pitch!
- Ronaldinho JOGA Challenge - 17 July 2026
We would like to introduce you all to a new time-limited event focused on one of football's greatest icons. Starting July 17, 2026, and running through August 30, 2026, the Ronaldinho Event will introduce new ways to unlock, play, and progress with Ronaldinho. We have heard the community's feedback loudly and clearly. You want aspirational players to feel powerful, but you also want them to be accessible. This challenge completely reworks Ronaldinho's availability, ensuring that whether you are a dedicated free-to-play grinder or a player with saved-up currency, there is a clear path to adding him to your roster.The Card: Minimum Epic PotentialThe current Ronaldinho card is getting an upgrade. The new version replacing him in the store and in rewards is a Rare+ Ronaldinho featuring a guaranteed minimum Epic potential. This ensures that the time you invest in him pays off, giving him the…
- Patch Notes - Version 1.01.03 - 15 July 2026
Movement - Improved player lock-on behavior during lofted through passes, reducing slowdowns in certain situations. - Fixed an issue where ball roll chaining and player unlocks could occur after idle skill moves.Physicality - Fixed an issue where Physical Tackle animations could fail to play even when the tackle conditions were met.Shooting - Reduced the frequency of shots hitting the post.Tournaments & UI - Fixed an issue that could cause Tournament brackets to break after facing the same opponent multiple times. - Fixed rare cases where incorrect platform icons could be displayed.Connectivity - Fixed an issue that could, in some cases, leave players stuck on an empty pitch while connecting to a match.Stability - Fixed a rare issue that could cause celebrations to become stuck. - General performance and stability improvements.
- Patch Notes - Version 1.01.01 - 9 July 2026
Gameplay - MovementImproved movement responsiveness, including sprint execution and overall fluidity.Improved ability of players to change movement direction directly after a pass.Refined pass recoveries and movement transitions.- Passing & TrappingImproved ground pass targeting with better passing lane detection and player selection.Increased pass speeds and improved first-touch behavior, especially on slower passes.Reduced lofted pass dispersion and refined through passes.Improved trap execution and fixed several first-touch and trapping issues.- Shooting & GoalkeepersReduced shot dispersion and the frequency of shots hitting the post.Improved low-powered shot animations.Nerfed goalkeeper rushing to make aggressive rush-outs less effective, while rebalancing positioning and reactions.Fixed rare goalkeeper animation issues.- Physicality & AIIncreased resistance to physical challenges w…
- Patch Notes - Version 1.00.13 - 2 July 2026
Gameplay - Movement: Improved responsiveness with smoother acceleration, turning, and more impactful Agility.- Shooting: Reduced post hits, rebalanced lower-rated finishing, and added more shot variety.- Trapping: Improved trap timing, pre-trap movement, and receiving positioning.- Passing: Improved ground pass targeting for more reliable and consistent passing.- Goalkeepers: Fixed a case where goalkeepers could unrealistically speed up during forward dives.- Passing: Fixed an issue where invalid pass targets could cause passes back to the goalkeeper to fail.UI - Added a visual indicator for the second player press target.Audio - Reworked net sound effects with new audio content and implementation.
- Patch Notes - Version 1.00.10 - 23 June 2026
Gameplay - Passing & Shooting: Major improvements to through-ball accuracy, including better turn prediction, smarter offside-line awareness, more reliable blocked-lane detection, and improved lofted through-pass consistency. Fixed an issue that could occasionally cause passes and shots to feel delayed.- Physicality & Defending: Stronger shoulder challenges, more impactful contact, increased jockey speed and responsiveness, and reduced reliance on Strength/Balance ratings at the low end.- Second Player Press: Pressers will now mirror dribblers more actively when closing down. The duration of this behavior scales with the Aggression attribute (0.5–2.0 seconds), after which their ability to mirror is significantly reduced, rewarding manual player switching and defending.- Skill Moves & Agility: Rebalanced skill move exit speeds to reduce unrealistic acceleration. Agility now has a stronge…
- Steam Deck Ready - 16 June 2026
At the moment, GOALS requires Proton 10 to run correctly on Steam Deck. Proton 11 Beta is currently not supported.If you're having trouble launching the game, you can manually select Proton 10 by following these steps:Right-click GOALS in your Steam Library and select Properties.Navigate to the Compatibility tab.Check "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool".Select Proton 10 from the drop-down menu.Once selected, Steam will update the compatibility settings and GOALS should launch normally.This workaround also applies to all Linux devices, including laptops and desktops running Steam through Proton.We'll continue improving Steam Deck and Linux support in future updates.See you on the pitch.
- Patch Notes - Version 1.00.08 - 11 June 2026
Gameplay - Improved cross targeting for more consistent and accurate deliveries into the box. - Increased dribbling responsiveness to give players more direct control on the ball. - Reduced pass delay, making passing feel quicker and more immediate. - Improved player switching (L1) responsiveness and target selection. - Reduced goalkeeper effectiveness when rushing out. - Improved sprint dribbling for lower-rated players. - Improved short through pass targeting and execution. - Improved defensive AI positioning and reactions against long ground through passes. - Increased speed retention for players making triggered runs. - Improved first-touch control and ball handling. - Reduced jockey movement effectiveness. - Reduced effectiveness of lobbed through passes. - Reduced effectiveness of second-man press. - Offensive AI improvements, including smarter runs, better spacing, more movement…
- Patch Notes - Version 1.00.07 - 5 June 2026
General - Multiple crash and bug fixes - Fixed intermittent issues with missing Steam store offers.Gameplay & AI - Improved ground pass and through pass targeting to make pass aiming feel more natural and create smoother, more fluid passing play. - Lowered the maximum acceleration boost from stepovers. - Fixed an issue that could cause centre backs to position themselves too close to the goalkeeper. - Fixed set piece behaviors not resetting correctly after substitutions. - Iterated on defender line speeds. - Adjusted defender behavior in heel-to-heel scenarios. - Reduced stand tackle lunge distance at the high end. - Fixed free kick passes not executing correctly when holding the pass button. - Fixed shot execution failures after rebounds off the post.Animation - Free kick animation polish. - Corner kick animation polish. - Aesthetic updates to lobby animations. - Aesthetic tweaks to lo…
- GOALS IS LIVE - 4 June 2026
Welcome to the new era! It’s time to drop the excuses and focus on what really matters here, football. It has been an incredible journey since our very first playtest, and the feedback we have received from you has been the driving force behind every change and new feature you are about to experience.No excuses. Just Football. Get in the pitch
- GOALS RELEASE NOTES - 4 June 2026
WELCOME TO GOALSWelcome to the new era! It’s time to drop the excuses and focus on what really matters here, football. It has been an incredible journey since our very first playtest, and the feedback we have received from you has been the driving force behind every change and new feature you are about to experience.GAME FEATURESBefore we dive into the details, here is a breakdown of what you will find in GOALS at launch.1v1 RankedWelcome to our competitive classic. Test your skills and climb the ranks in our 1v1 Ranked mode. Go from Rank 10 all the way to having your name marked in fire at the top of our Global Leaderboard. Be a name to remember in the history of GOALS.1v1 KnockoutOur time-gated experience offers high stakes and high rewards. Climb all the way from Bronze to the top spot on the exclusive Knockout Leaderboard. The rewards just keep getting better as you move up! This is…
