♻️ FC26 // V8 DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EVOLUTION

⛔ The FIRST thing you need to do when you download my mod is read the PDF called:

📌 QUICK GUIDE - HOW TO APPROACH MY MOD ➡️New to my mod? Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPgHeeglx0g) It is the perfect place to start! Whether you're brand new to FC modding or you want to understand the best way to approach my mod, this is the definitive guide.

♻️ V8 is a massive update that builds upon the success of V7 and MIDFIELD PLUS+, with improvements and additions made to virtually every area of the gameplay. The result is the most refined and complete way to experience modern football gameplay.

♻️ The V8 FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE introduces the all-new ATTACK PLUS+, REVOLUTION HEAVY STANDALONES, expands and refines the standalone experience, and adds a huge range of new options to help you shape the gameplay exactly how you want it (600+ options).

MIDFIELD PLUS+ also continues to evolve, with a range of all-new MF+ specific options and dedicated MF+ POSITIONING ALTERNATIVES, providing even greater control.

For those who have already written off FC26 because they think they know its limits, think again.

V8 is the result of relentless focus on the gameplay, constantly testing, refining, challenging assumptions, and searching for new ways to push the experience forward.

Read on for all the details...

🟥 WHERE DO I START?

Before I go into the V8 details, I want to simplify and clarify your approach to the mod to avoid anyone getting overwhelmed.

My mod is incredibly simple to use if you approach it correctly.

Once you download the mod you have TWO SIMPLE STEPS TO FOLLOW:

✅ The first thing you should do when you download my mod is read the following PDFs (in this order):

⚠️ ESSENTIAL SETTINGS

📌 QUICK GUIDE - HOW TO APPROACH MY MOD

✅ Simply select ONE standalone and play with it first - no options, nothing extra.

I highly recommend beginning with the NATURAL DYNAMIC+ standalone. This is one of my favourite standalones and its movement base might just be the best of the entire mod.

To summarise: If you've read the ESSENTIAL SETTINGS pdf and you select the NATURAL DYNAMIC+ standalone, that's all you need to get a full experience!

Everything else is refinement and personal perspective.✋ A quick note if you’re new around here…Each version builds on the previous, so if you’re new to the mod and you want to catch up on what’s been included in the mod so far, be sure to read the ‘CURRENT FEATURES OVERVIEW🔥’ PDF for an overview.

Ok, back to the V8 details...

🚀 ATTACK PLUS+

(Full Gameplay Package Only)

If MIDFIELD PLUS+ transformed the midfield battle, ATTACK PLUS+ redefines the attacking experience!

🛑 ATTACK PLUS+ is NOT designed to be used on its own.

It is a block component ADD-ON, built to be used WITH a standalone - not instead of one.

Built from multiple attacking systems working together, ATTACK PLUS+ is designed to elevate the attacking side of the game through smarter, more proactive movement, improved positioning and greater attacking aggression.

It's not about chaos, it's about intent.

The objective of ATTACK PLUS+ is not to simply make players run more often, nor is it about creating chaotic, end-to-end football.

Instead, it is designed to create a more intuitive, intelligent attacking experience where players move, support and attack with greater purpose.

It's not just about movement; it's also about decision-making and attacking behaviours.

Players become smarter in how they approach attacks, looking to manipulate defensive shape, create overloads and generate space for teammates.

The CPU is more capable of pulling defenders out of position, creating second and third-man runs, and building attacks that feel more purposeful and unpredictable.

Every change within ATTACK PLUS+ has been built around improving attacking intent, awareness, urgency and support.

Players become more active participants in attacks, recognising opportunities earlier, offering better passing options, attacking space more aggressively and reacting more effectively to developing situations.

Much like MIDFIELD PLUS+, ATTACK PLUS+ is not built around a single change.

It is the combination of multiple areas working together.

⚙️ WHAT IT DELIVERS

ATTACK PLUS+ creates an attacking environment where players constantly look to contribute to the attack.

🔹 Forwards become more proactive.

🔹 Midfielders become more involved (without being reckless).

🔹 Supporting runs become more intelligent.

🔹 Attacking movement becomes more fluid and less predictable.

🔹 Players actively work to create solutions.

🚦 THERE ARE TWO VERSIONS OF ATTACK PLUS+

✅ ATTACK PLUS+

✅ ATTACK PLUS+ – SLOW STANDALONE VERSION

You only need to select ONE version.

The SLOW STANDALONE VERSION should be used when playing with any of the following standalones:

🔶 NATURAL (any version)

🔶 REVOLUTION HEAVY

🔶 EXTRA SLOW

🔶 SLOW

The reason for this is simple. Slower movement speeds change the timing of attacking actions throughout the game. Without specific adjustments, certain attacking movements may not trigger early enough or aggressively enough to create the intended ATTACK PLUS+ experience.

The SLOW STANDALONE VERSION contains dedicated values designed specifically for slower gameplay styles, helping maintain attacking urgency, movement and intent despite the reduced pace of the standalone.

This ensures ATTACK PLUS+ delivers a more consistent experience across both slower and faster movement profiles.

⚠️ You only use ONE version of ATTACK PLUS+, and it must always be placed below your standalone.

🚨 IMPORTANT:

ATTACK PLUS+ draws from multiple gameplay areas, meaning it needs to be used correctly.

Some options inside the FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE are simply not compatible, and using them will reduce the effectiveness of the system rather than improve it.

It's important to take the time to read through the ATTACK PLUS+ PDF before using it so you understand how everything works together.

🔍 DETAILS OF ATTACK PLUS+

Here's a deeper look at what ATTACK PLUS+ brings to the game.

🟩 FLUID AND INTUITIVE ATTACKING

One of the core objectives of ATTACK PLUS+ is to create attacks that feel more fluid, expressive and unpredictable.

Attacking players are given greater freedom in how they move, support and combine with one another.

Rather than constantly moving out of each other's way, players are now more comfortable operating in tighter spaces, creating opportunities for quick exchanges and fast movement.

At the same time, players are better at recognising opportunities to attack space from distance.

Long ball runs are triggered more naturally, and attackers are more willing to stretch the pitch when opportunities present themselves.

Attacking now feels more intuitive and you can spot runners moving organically around the pitch.

🟩 ATTACKING INTELLIGENCE

ATTACK PLUS+ is not simply about movement.

It is also about creative decision-making and behaviours.

The CPU is now smarter in how it attacks.

It is better playing more unpredictable passes to second and third-man runs, dragging defenders out of position and building attacks that you don't see coming.

🟩 ENHANCED SHARPNESS

Runs begin earlier, continue more naturally and are less restricted by rigid positional limitations.

Players are also faster to transition from defence to attack, making forward runs much faster.

A key improvement is offside awareness.

Attackers now react far more aggressively to the offside line, working harder to remain available for passes and recovering from offside positions much faster.

Rather than delaying their next run like before, they reset quickly and immediately look for the next opportunity to break forward.

Teams playing with counter attacking tactics, or players who have a job to 'get in behind', will also be even more aggressive in their direct running.

🟩 GREATER SUPPORT

Good attacking football is not just about the player on the ball.

It is about the options around them.

Midfielders are better at recognising opportunities to join attacks, make forward runs and arrive in dangerous positions.

Importantly, this remains contextual, meaning players with more defensive responsibilities will still prioritise protecting the team's shape when required.

You will also find more players attacking the penalty area, creating additional targets for crosses, cutbacks and second-ball situations.

🟥 THE RESULT? VARIETY!!!

Perhaps the biggest outcome of ATTACK PLUS+ is the increase in attacking variety.

With all of these improvements working together, the result is simple:

There are more ways to score!

The CPU becomes far less predictable in attack, using a wider range of movement, support options and attacking patterns to create danger.

Attacks can develop in many different ways depending on the situation, the available space and the players involved.

This not only creates greater variety, but also makes attacking football feel more rewarding.

🚨 APPLYING THE ATTACKING CPU SET-UP BASE IS ESSENTIAL

The 🟥 ATTACKING CPU SET-UP BASE is REQUIRED FOR ATTACK PLUS+:

CPU Sliders:

✅ Build Up Speed: 99

✅ Shot Frequency: 99

✅ All other CPU sliders: 50

Once you have set this up, simply place the ATTACK PLUS+ add-on BELOW your standalone, giving it priority and that's all you need.

♻️ REVOLUTION HEAVY & REVOLUTION HEAVY SPRINT STANDALONES

If you enjoy movement that feels weighty, measured and less instant, ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY aims to push further in that direction - more so than ANY previous standalone before it.

The goal is not to create sluggish gameplay, but to create a more purposeful experience where momentum, timing and body positioning carry greater importance.

Whilst I have built on some of these ideas in the past, I have taken some unique and more extreme steps in ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY to try and achieve this to a higher level.

Movement is something I'm constantly working on.

I'm always looking for ways to get more out of the animations and create the most realistic, grounded football experience possible within the limits of the game.

What many people don't realise, however, is that movement goes far beyond how it looks.

Movement has a huge impact on gameplay balance.

If overall speed becomes too high (or varied), players can simply sprint beyond defenders regardless of positioning, awareness or anything defensive.

The underlying game mechanics simply can't keep up.

The same applies to left-stick dribbling.

Often in modern FC/FIFA left stick dribbling and sudden turning is the reason for being able to twist and turn out of any situation.

Again, the movement often overrides ALL OTHER SYSTEMS.

It's the reason players can effortlessly glide away from challenges and escape situations that should carry genuine risk.

At the same time, I'm also fighting against the opposite problem:

Slowing the gameplay down can lead to clunky controls, a more obvious feel of 'skating' and awkward animation transitions that simply don't feel believable.

The challenge is finding balance.

I urge you all to look beyond things like player differences (who is able to outrun or outdribble who etc) and instead look at the overall environment of the gameplay...

♻️ INTRODUCING REVOLUTION HEAVY…

This is a new approach to movement, built around the idea that realistic football requires both believable animation and balanced gameplay mechanics.

I've spent a significant amount of time analysing football games both past and present, studying how different movement systems and mechanics influence gameplay.

Those insights have played a major role in shaping the approach behind ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY.

I MUST STRESS:

THIS WILL NOT SUIT EVERYONE

It is for those who particularly want that extra heavy feeling gameplay balance.

Those who want a more fluid FC experience (but nothing like default FC speed), I recommend playing with the NATURAL DYNAMIC+ standalone.

It's a great base and one of my absolute favourite standalones for overall natural, realistic movement without sacrificing anything.

However, those looking for something slower and heavier, this might be perfect for you - but you will need to be open to adjusting as I'm removing the 'instant' from the gameplay.

In ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY:

🔹 'Instant' is removed.

🔹 Controls feel tighter.

🔹 Animations feel heavier.

🔹 Speed is gained through a more progressive curve.

🔹 Turning feels slower.

🔹 The ball feels less attached.

🔸 The result?

A whole new approach to the gameplay.

Every element has been carefully considered to create a movement system that doesn't just look realistic - but also balances many mechanics to produce more stable gameplay outcomes.

🟠 MOVEMENT WITH CONSEQUENCE

One of the biggest achievements of ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY is the impact it has on gameplay itself.

Acceleration is more deliberate, turning is more considered, and both body positioning and timing carry greater importance throughout every phase of play.

Player control becomes less about instant responsiveness and more about understanding movement, momentum and the situations unfolding around you.

The objective is not to make gameplay sluggish, but to make movement believable.

Players remain capable, responsive and dangerous, but they now operate within a system that demands greater consideration.

The result is a gameplay that might be less aggressive and more thoughtful.

It's harder to create separation, to find space, to create chances, to make up ground if you find yourself out of position etc.

Everything is less instant.

Embrace it and be open to learning, or simply use a different standalone, there's many for a reason!

🟠 LEFT STICK TURNING

Turning with the left stick is now more deliberate.

You can no longer instantly spin away from pressure without consequence.

The ball is slightly more separated from the player, creating greater risk and making decision-making more important when operating in tight spaces.

If you try and do this at the wrong time, you will get your pocket picked.

Again, this is about balance in mechanics, not just individual player expectations.

Please allow yourself time to learn something new.

🟠 PASSING & TRAPPING ANIMATIONS

Passing and trapping animations also benefit from this approach, feeling more heavy and measured throughout general play.

When you first play, it might feel a little strange, but again, be open to something new as the benefits in your whole approach to the gameplay will start to shine through.

You have to take that split second longer to play a pass or to trap the ball now.

The ball is also more free when trapping.

Your speed impacts how well you can control the ball, adding a new layer of depth in your approach.

🟠 SPRINTING ANIMATIONS & SPEED

One area I want to discuss specifically is sprinting.

FC26 contains a particular sprinting animation that only becomes active once players reach a certain speed threshold.

It is important to understand that this is not simply an animation, it represents a specific speed range within the gameplay.

For those looking for slower, more grounded football, you may not always see this animation fully engaged.

🚨 Remember, your standalone impacts many areas of gameplay.

If you select a version of ATTACK PLUS+ for example with REVOLUTION HEAVY, it might not be as aggressive as if you were to use it with the REGULAR standalone for example.

As I always say - it's all about BALANCE.

In ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY, I have deliberately focused on creating a sprinting experience that feels natural and believable rather than simply chasing certain animations.

There is currently no way of keeping the sprinting speed slow enough to also engage this animation.

However, I've carefully approached this to ensure that players still do accelerate, they still break forward and still create separation, but they won't reach the point of engaging this full top speed animation…

🏃 MEET ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY SPRINT

This is identical to ♻️REVOLUTION HEAVY in every way except one - sprint speed is increased.

This allows players to reach that sprinting animation, whilst keeping everything else exactly the same.

You will however experience some knock on impacts of lifting the sprint speed in other areas of the gameplay balance, so monitor for yourselves how movement can impact the overall gameplay.

Give both a proper chance and see which one best suits the type of football you want to play.

⚠️ REMINDER:

Those coming from a faster/more responsive movement base may initially find this gameplay slower than what they're used to, and that's completely normal.

Instead of writing it off immediately, allow yourself time to adapt and learn.

There is far more consideration behind each action than it might first appear.

The focus here is on the entire gameplay experience, not isolated moments.

What matters most are the fundamental interactions across the pitch, and that's where the real difference is made.

Remember, if this is too slow for you, I highly recommend playing with the NATURAL DYNAMIC+ standalone.

✨ WHAT'S NEW IN THE V8 STANDALONE?

The V8 standalone also sees continuous improvements and refinements.

While ATTACK PLUS+ is the headline addition, it's important not to forget that the standalone remains the foundation of the mod.

It is a complete, all-in-one gameplay experience designed to deliver a balanced and realistic game of football straight out of the box.

Options, presets and add-ons continue to serve as optional ways to adjust the experience to your own preferences, but the standalone remains the heart and soul of my mod.

For a complete breakdown of everything included within the standalone, be sure to check out the GENERAL FEATURES OVERVIEW PDF.

Here are some of the key improvements introduced in the V8 standalone...

👣 REALISTIC TRAPPING: SPEED

Speed now influences trapping more heavily, creating a more realistic relationship between player momentum and ball control.

Sprint into a trap and expect greater ball thrust and separation rather than instant control.

There is also greater separation during trapping in general, creating a deeper and more realistic first-touch experience.

The result is more realistic first touches, more natural player-ball interaction, an increased amount of 50/50s and greater thought required when bringing the ball under control.💡Those with the ‘FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE’ can remove this feature if they prefer a more familiar V7-style trapping experience by simply selecting the TRAP ALTERNATIVE version of their chosen standalone instead. Remember, you only ever select ONE standalone at a time.

💪 IMPROVED PHYSICALITY

Physicality has received significant attention in V8.

While FC26's physicality still isn't exactly where I'd ultimately like it to be, there are some notable and tangible improvements here that make player interactions feel more robust.

With the recent release of some new files in this area, this has allowed me to revisit physicality.

You will notice:

🔹 Improved shoulder barge behaviour and triggering compared to V7.

🔹 Less avoidance and fewer situations where players slide off each other.

🔹 More robust player-to-player contact.

🔹 More active battles for possession.

🔹 Greater variety in physical interactions and outcomes, with a greater emphasis on attributes.

⚖️ REFINED REFEREES

Referees have received further tuning in V8.

A key focus was improving red card situations, as previously the referee was extremely reluctant to ever hand them out.

Don't worry, it's not overpowered and there's plenty of options to go with it, but the result is a more believable referee who will punish red card offences as red cards now.

💡 Those with the 'FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE' have access to a large range of different referee options, including new additions in V8.

⚽ BALL PHYSICS

Ball physics are more natural than ever in V8!

After extensive analysis and testing, I made the decision to reduce the size of the ball.

At first, this may look a little unusual if you're accustomed to seeing a larger ball, but stick with it.

It typically only takes a few matches for your eyes to adjust.

Once they do, the ball will look and feel far more natural.

In fact, going back to a larger ball afterwards can feel surprisingly strange.

The reason for this change is simple:

There is a tangible improvement to the overall ball physics.

Movement feels more natural, trajectories feel freer, and the ball behaves in a way that is much closer to what you would expect from a real football.

The result is a ball that feels less constrained, more believable in flight and more satisfying to play with.

Of course, for those who prefer the previous feel, there are more ball customisation options available than ever before.

But before making any changes, I strongly encourage you to give the new ball size a proper chance.

It may take a few games to adjust, but I genuinely believe the improvement is worth it.

💡 Remember, if you want to revert back to the original size ball, simply add the option called:

'Ball Physics - Larger Ball - 4 (V7 Standalone Size)'.

🎯 LONG PASSING REFINED

Long passing has received additional attention in V8.

Throughout testing, I felt that long, lobbed passes were simply a little too easy to execute.

Cross-field switches, deep diagonals and long-range lofted passes could often be played with too much consistency and too little risk.

The objective here was not to drastically reduce their effectiveness, but rather to introduce a little more challenge and realism.

In V8, long, lobbed passes are now more difficult to play accurately.

They remain absolutely achievable, but greater precision and better decision-making are now required to consistently pull them off.

One important note:

This change is most noticeable when using MANUAL LOBBED BALLS, which is now my recommended setting for realism (just for lobbed passes).

If you are still using assisted or semi lobbed balls, the impact will be less obvious.

💡 For those with the FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE, there are also additional options available to refine this area even further.

You can increase the challenge of long passing further, or alternatively reduce overall pass distance, creating a different type of difficulty where long switches become harder to execute due to reduced range rather than reduced accuracy.

🧠 CPU BEHAVIOUR

The CPU continues to improve, with some subtle but impactful improvements around tackling decisions, dribbling, passing and shooting.

The aim is always more realism, more variety and more individuality - and this is another step in that direction.

💡 The FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE also introduces a host of new CPU BEHAVIOUR OPTIONS.

Be sure to read the TXT file in each option folder before using any of these though!

🥅 FREE KICK SHOT DIFFICULTY & VARIETY

The V8 standalone introduces an increase in free kick shot difficulty and variety!

This creates a more balanced and rewarding set-piece shooting experience.

Free kicks remain a genuine scoring opportunity, but they are now more difficult to execute - especially depending on who takes them.

The technique you use for your free kick will also change quite dramatically depending on the stats of the player you select, creating a whole new depth in this area.

Those with the FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE will also have access to an all-new range of free kick options, allowing you to tailor the experience even further.

This includes options for further increased difficulty and reduced difficulty (which mirrors the behaviour found in V7 and previous standalones).

In addition, you will have the ability to increase or reduce the free kick curve and even remove the trajectory preview entirely.

💡 Remember, those who don't want this feature can simply add the option called:

'Freekick Shot Difficulty Option - Reduced (V7)'

to revert this mechanic back to exactly what they're used to!

🧭 POSITIONING ADJUSTMENTS

The V8 standalone sees an adjustment to defensive midfielder positioning, helping DMs avoid getting caught too high up the field when pressing.

This creates a more balanced overall shape, improves defensive cover, and helps teams maintain better protection in front of the back line.

It's a subtle change, but one that has a noticeable impact on overall team structure and defensive stability.

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

The positioning found in the standalone is just ONE interpretation of positioning.

It is designed to be a balanced, all-round experience that works well across a wide variety of gameplay styles.

Those with the FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE have a huge amount of customisation available in this area.

If you want something tighter, more compact and more defensively focused, add MIDFIELD PLUS+.

For even further refinement, there is also a wide range of GENERATION 2 POSITIONING ALTERNATIVES as well as the new MIDFIELD PLUS+ POSITIONING ALTERNATIVES, allowing you to tailor spacing, compactness, midfield behaviour and overall team shape to suit exactly how you want the game to play.

⚽ REDUCED FINESSE SHOT ACCURACY

Finesse shot accuracy has received additional attention in V8.

I felt that finesse shots had become a little too reliable, often resulting in goals from situations that should have carried greater risk.

To address this, I have increased the difficulty of finesse finishing, helping create a better balance between execution and reward.

Success now feels more earned and less automatic.

💡 Those with the FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE can take this much further through a range of finesse shot-specific options.

There is also a new 'Finesse Shot Errors Only Option - Extremely Strong' option for those looking for dramatically increased difficulty.

📦 FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE ADDITIONS: (600+ OPTIONS)

V8 also expands the Full Gameplay Package even further.

These options exist so you can tailor the gameplay to your own interpretation of realism.

There is no right or wrong balance.

If you enjoy experimenting and refining gameplay behaviour, there is a huge amount to explore.

If you prefer a simple experience then you don't have to worry about getting bogged down with options and combinations - simply select an ALL-IN-ONE standalone and you're sorted!

SOME OF THE ALL NEW OPTIONS IN V8

🧩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ POSITIONING ALTERNATIVES

One of the most common requests following the release of MIDFIELD PLUS+ was for additional flexibility.

Many users loved the overall philosophy and structure of MIDFIELD PLUS+, but wanted more control over exactly how that shape looked and behaved.

Some wanted additional space, some wanted stronger central protection and others wanted even greater compactness.

To address this, V8 introduces an entirely new collection of Positioning Alternatives built specifically around the MIDFIELD PLUS+ ecosystem.

These alternatives are not designed to replace MIDFIELD PLUS+, but to refine it.

The core identity of MIDFIELD PLUS+ remains intact and the objective is simply to provide more control over how that identity is expressed.

✅ CENTRAL COVER

Keeps the defensive line more central when defending wide areas.

✅ CENTRAL COVER MODERATE

A lighter version of CENTRAL COVER with a smaller shift towards central positioning.

✅ MODERN PES

Inspired by the overall shape of the FOX Engine PES era, this positioning alternative delivers wider spacing and a more open feel in general play, while becoming increasingly compact and organised around the penalty area.

✅ MODERN PES ALT

Inspired by the overall shape of the FOX Engine PES era, this positioning alternative delivers wider spacing and a more open feel in general play, while becoming increasingly compact and organised around the penalty area, with slightly more defensive compactness and support in the defensive third.

✅ ALT SPACING

Slightly increases space between and within the lines while maintaining MIDFIELD PLUS+ compactness.

✅ LINE SEPARATION

Creates more separation between defence and midfield, particularly when defending deep.

✅ TIGHT + DEEP

An ultra-compact, deeper defensive shape designed to make teams very difficult to break down.

✅ BREATHING ROOM

Significantly increases overall space across the pitch, creating a more open and expressive game.

Great for those wanting more goals or to use with shorter halves.

✅ BREATHING ROOM - REFINED DEEP SHAPE

Keeps the openness of BREATHING ROOM while adding extra defensive organisation around the box.

✅ COMBINATIONS

Mixes multiple positioning concepts together to create more specific gameplay balances.

NEW MIDFIELD PLUS+ SPECIFIC OPTIONS

Refine your MIDFIELD PLUS+ experience even more via these new options.

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ OPTION - AGGRESSIVE STEP UP

This is an option designed for MIDFIELD PLUS+ where midfielders and defenders now step up more assertively, engaging opponents earlier and looking to pressure.

This largely impacts particular aggressive FC IQ roles.

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ OPTION - INCREASED TACTICAL TACKLE AGGRESSION (EXPERIMENTAL)

This is an experimental option where I have attempted to increase the overall tackle aggression in the gameplay, via lifting any tactically passive tackling values.

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ OPTION - DEFENSIVE HALF TEAM PRESS RE-ENABLED

Restores defensive-half team pressing, creating a more aggressive defensive environment while maintaining MIDFIELD PLUS+ structure.

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ OPTION - DEFENSIVE HALF TEAM PRESS RE-ENABLED ALT VERSION

An alternative interpretation of the above system, offering a different balance between defensive structure and aggression.

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ OPTION - FC IQ - ALL CF 'ATTACK' FOCUS - STAY FORWARD

Encourages attacking centre forwards to remain higher up the pitch and provide a more consistent attacking outlet.

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ OPTION - STRUCTURED CALM

Reduces some of the intensity (and pressing) within MIDFIELD PLUS+ while preserving its overall shape and philosophy.

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ OPTION - STRUCTURED CALM - STRONG

A stronger version of Structured Calm for an even more controlled and disciplined experience.

ATTACK PLUS+ SPECIFIC OPTIONS

Allows for adjustments to ATTACK PLUS+.

🟩 ATTACK PLUS+ OPTION - ADDITIONAL CHAOS (EXPERIMENTAL)

Introduces greater unpredictability and spontaneity into attacking play.

🟩 ATTACK PLUS+ OPTION - ENHANCED RUN RESPONSE

Improves attacking movement responsiveness and creates a more aggressive attacking experience.

🟩 ATTACK PLUS+ OPTION - FC IQ ATTACKING ADD-ON

Adjusts some particular FC IQ Player Roles to encourage more attacking base positioning.

Please be sure to read the TXT file for this option as it might not be suited!

🟩 ATTACK PLUS+ OPTION - INCREASED SAFE PASSING OPTIONS

Creates additional support options and improves attacking flow during build-up and possession phases.

CPU BEHAVIOUR OPTIONS

These CPU BEHAVIOUR OPTIONS are designed to provide you with some alternative ways for the CPU to approach its decision making.

I need to stress not to put EVERYTHING into these options, as decision making from the CPU comes from so many different areas all working together.

Elements like your standalone, your positioning and your CPU SETUP BASE have such a HUGE impact on behaviour, so please be sure to factor all of those into your analysis as well.

🟩 CPU BEHAVIOUR ALTERNATIVE - HIT RUNNERS 1, 2 & 3

The idea behind the HIT RUNNERS alternative is that the CPU will look to play more through balls and crosses through to runners - and with faster intent.

Look at each alternative (1, 2 and 3) as 'levels', with 3 being a more extreme version and 1 being a more conservative version of the concept.

Remember, don't pick something just because of the name - see how it works for you on the pitch.

🟩 CPU BEHAVIOUR OPTION - KEEP IT MOVING

Can help to increase ball circulation.

🟩 CPU BEHAVIOUR OPTION - MEASURED + VARIED 1 & 2

The idea behind the MEASURED + VARIED alternative is that the CPU will be more selective in its decision making, ensuring that it will commit to difficult actions, but only when it feels confident in doing so.

This DOESN'T have to mean 'passive', it can actually mean 'SMART' and 'VARIED' as the CPU will evaluate its options more carefully before committing to something.

PASS MECHANICS OPTIONS

These options exist to allow you to change specific elements of the passing mechanics in the game to better suit your preferences.

🟩 INCREASED MANUAL FLUIDITY

Increases the responsiveness and overall fluidity of manual passing.

🟩 REDUCED LONG BALL DISTANCE

Reduces the maximum distance of long balls, making very long cross-field passes harder to execute.

🟩 DRIVEN LOB ALTERNATIVE

Provides driven lob passes with a more natural trajectory and slightly more height while maintaining their driven nature.

🟩 COMBINATIONS

Due to a technicality in the files, if you want to COMBINE any of these then you simply need to select the option which has the combination you are searching for.

You DO NOT stack the individual options or they will simply cancel themselves out.

FREEKICK OPTIONS

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT CURVE OPTION - REDUCED

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - INCREASED + INCREASED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - INCREASED + NO TRAJECTORY PREVIEW + INCREASED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - INCREASED + NO TRAJECTORY PREVIEW + REDUCED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - INCREASED + NO TRAJECTORY PREVIEW OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - INCREASED + REDUCED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - REDUCED (V7) + INCREASED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - REDUCED (V7) + NO TRAJECTORY PREVIEW + INCREASED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - REDUCED (V7) + NO TRAJECTORY PREVIEW + REDUCED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - REDUCED (V7) + NO TRAJECTORY PREVIEW OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY - REDUCED (V7) + REDUCED CURVE OPTION

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY OPTION - INCREASED

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY OPTION - REDUCED (V7)

🟩 FREEKICK SHOT DIFFICULTY OPTION - SLIGHTLY REDUCED

🟩 NO SET PIECE TRAJECTORY OPTION

VARIOUS OPTIONS

🟩 FINESSE SHOT ERRORS ONLY OPTION - EXTREMELY STRONG

Provides the strongest finesse shot specific errors currently available in my mod.

🟩 INCREASED TACTICAL TACKLE AGGRESSION OPTION (EXPERIMENTAL)

This is an experimental option where I have attempted to increase the overall tackle aggression in the gameplay, via lifting any tactically passive tackling values.

🟩 SLIGHTLY INCREASED FATIGUE OPTION

A more subtle increase in fatigue compared to the original option.

🟩 REDUCED LONG BALL DISTANCE

Reduces the maximum distance in which you can play long, cross field lobs.

🟩 POSITIONING ALTERNATIVE GEN 2 - CENTRAL COVER BALANCE

Opens up space on the wings.

🟩 PA GEN 2 - CENTRAL COVER EXPRESSION

Opens up space on the wings and also encourages greater attacking freedom for the CPU.

🟩 PA GEN 2 - CENTRAL COVER SPACE

Opens up space on the wings and also provides significant additional space elsewhere on the pitch.

🟩 DANGEROUS CROSS OPTION

Crosses are faster and have lower trajectories.

🟩 AGGRESSIVE STEP UP OPTION (UPDATED)

A newer, updated version of the original, where midfielders and defenders step up with more aggression.

🟩 INCREASED FIELD FRICTION OPTION - STRONG

More added friction to the field, which can help to create a more grounded experience.

Passing and movement are impacted.

🟩 NEUTRAL PITCH CONDITIONS + INCREASED FIELD FRICTION OPTION - STRONG

Combines neutral pitch conditions (for a consistent gameplay feel across all weather conditions) with the new strong field friction.

🟩 GOALKEEPER - LEVEL 10 (MOST DIFFICULT)

A new strongest goalkeeper option for those wanting to make keepers even stronger.

🟩 REFEREE LEVELS 5.5 & 5.75

Two new referee options - all built around improving accuracy and foul calling.

🟩 INJURIES OPTION - STRONG

This is a stronger variant of the original, with an increased likelihood of light to medium injuries.

There is also a greater chance of prolonged sprinting and fatigue leading to injuries in this version.

+ MUCH MORE!!!

TRAP ALTERNATIVE STANDALONE VERSIONS

Those wanting to REMOVE the new V8 trapping system, can by selecting a TRAP ALTERNATIVE version of their selected standalone instead. ✅ Available for each standalone.

✅ The TRAP ALTERNATIVE versions remove the new V8 trapping changes and revert trapping behaviour back to the more familiar V7-style experience.

💥 This removes much of the additional ball separation and momentum influence introduced in V8 when trapping the ball.

💥 Sprinting into a trap or directing movement towards the ball will result in less thrust and separation, making first touches feel more controlled and forgiving.

💡 Some players will prefer the added depth, realism and consequence of the standard V8 trapping system, while others may prefer the more traditional and familiar trapping behaviour offered by the TRAP ALTERNATIVE versions.

📌 These versions may also be worth trying if you feel the CPU is struggling to retain possession from first touches (but please remember this is very much down to personal perspective, the style of gameplay you are searching for and opinion, not that the CPU can’t hold the ball with the new feature).

🟪 UPDATED AND EASY-TO-FOLLOW GUIDES PLUS RECOMMENDED COMBINATIONS

A considerable amount of time has gone into updating and simplifying the information throughout the mod.

There are countless tips, explanations and pieces of guidance spread throughout the package, making it easier than ever to get started and understand how everything works.

There are also recommended combinations you can try.

If the size of the mod looks overwhelming, there is absolutely no need to worry.

I have you covered.

The QUICK GUIDE is the perfect place to start!

Simply take your time, explore the PDFs and read the small notes and explanations included throughout the package and you'll be up and running in no time.

Every option folder also contains its own README file, providing guidance and explaining exactly what that particular option does.

For those looking for more detailed breakdowns and a handy reference guide to return to, the EXPRESS NOTES AND CONSIDERATIONS PDF is the perfect companion.

Whether you're completely new to gameplay modding or simply new to my mod, I have you covered.

The information has been designed to guide you every step of the way and make the whole experience as straightforward and enjoyable as possible.

Just make sure you extract the mod using WinRAR.

If you encounter any issues opening folders or files, the solution is often very simple:

Just move the entire mod folder onto your desktop.

From there, everything should be easily accessible.

📚 FULL INCLUSIONS LIST

Here is a list of everything you will currently receive in each of my Patreon tiers.

This will continue to grow and expand significantly as the mod progresses.

💎 'MOD TESTING AND SUPPORTING' TIER:

AIO Standalone Versions:

🟧 V8 REVOLUTION HEAVY

🟧 V8 REVOLUTION HEAVY SPRINT

🟧 V8 NATURAL ELITE

🟧 V8 NATURAL BALANCE

🟧 V8 NATURAL BALANCE+

🟧 V8 NATURAL COMPOSED

🟧 V8 NATURAL COMPOSED+

🟧 V8 NATURAL DYNAMIC

🟧 V8 NATURAL DYNAMIC+ (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

🟧 V8 NATURAL X

🟧 V8 NATURAL X SPRINT

🟧 V8 NATURAL XS

🟧 V8 Fast

🟧 V8 Regular

🟧 V8 Regular Contrast

🟧 V8 Slow

🟧 V8 Slow Contrast

🟧 V8 Extra Slow

🟧 V8 BONUS: Fluid Flow

🟧 V8 BONUS: Slow Flow

🔥 'FULL GAMEPLAY PACKAGE' TIER:

AIO Standalone Versions:

🟧 V8 REVOLUTION HEAVY

🟧 V8 REVOLUTION HEAVY SPRINT

🟧 V8 NATURAL ELITE

🟧 V8 NATURAL BALANCE

🟧 V8 NATURAL BALANCE+

🟧 V8 NATURAL COMPOSED

🟧 V8 NATURAL COMPOSED+

🟧 V8 NATURAL DYNAMIC

🟧 V8 NATURAL DYNAMIC+ (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

🟧 V8 NATURAL X

🟧 V8 NATURAL X SPRINT

🟧 V8 NATURAL XS

🟧CONTROLLED SPRINT ENABLED VERSIONS OF ALL V8 STANDALONES🟧TRAP ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS OF ALL V8 STANDALONES

🟧 V8 Fast

🟧 V8 Regular

🟧 V8 Regular Contrast

🟧 V8 Slow

🟧 V8 Slow Contrast

🟧 V8 Extra Slow

🟧 V8 BONUS: Fluid Flow

🟧 V8 BONUS: Slow Flow

Older Versions:

🟦 V7

🟦 V6

🟦 V5

🟦 V4

🟦 V3

🟦 V2

🟦 V1.01

Block Component Add-Ons:

🔥 MIDFIELD PLUS+

🔥 ATTACK PLUS+

🔥 ATTACK PLUS+ SLOWER STANDALONE VERSION

Presets:

🟨 Short Halves Preset (Updated)

🟨 Scrappy Preset

🟨 Light Scrappy Preset

🟨 Character Preset

Options:

🟩 600+ Options

🟩 Positioning Alternatives

🟩 MIDFIELD PLUS+ Specific Options

🟩 ATTACK PLUS+ Specific Options

🟩 Defensive Options

🟩 Attacking Options

🟩 CPU Behaviour Alternatives

🟩 Advanced Passing System Levels

🟩 Ball Physics Options

🟩 Goalkeeper Levels

🟩 Referee Levels

🟩 Free Kick Options

🟩 Finesse Shot Options

🟩 Physicality Options

🟩 Fatigue Options

🟩 Marking Options

🟩 Pressing Options

🟩 Pass Speed Isolation Options

🟩 Pass Mechanics Options

🟩 Shot Speed Options

🟩 Shot Behaviour Options

🟩 Field Friction Options

🟩 And much, much more...

🧩 EASY SETUP – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Whether you're a modding pro or brand new to it all, my mod is designed to be incredibly easy to use.

✅ Step-by-step setup guides

✅ Clear, easy-to-follow instructions

✅ Express Notes & Considerations Reference Guide

✅ Explanations for every option and preset

Everything is written with simplicity in mind - so you can jump straight into the game, no guesswork required.

If you're new to modding you'll be up and running in minutes.

🟨 IF YOU DON'T READ THE INFORMATION, YOU WILL BE LOST!!!

The first thing you should do when you download my mod is read the following PDFs (in this order):

✅ ESSENTIAL SETTINGS ⚠️

✅ 📌 QUICK GUIDE - HOW TO APPROACH MY MOD

➡️ I understand that it can feel like information overload.

That's why the documentation is meant to be a reference you return to regularly, not something you read once and expect to remember everything.

🟥 WHERE DO I START?

Simply select ONE standalone and play with it first - no options, nothing extra.

🚨 I recommend beginning with the NATURAL DYNAMIC+ standalone.

This is one of my favourite standalones and its movement base might just be the best of the entire mod.

👉 If you've read the ESSENTIAL SETTINGS PDF and you select the NATURAL DYNAMIC+ standalone, that's all you need to get a full experience!

Everything else is refinement and personal perspective.

🎮 DON'T FORGET THE CPU SETUP BASES

Before adjusting gameplay or experimenting with options, make sure you refer to the CPU SETUP BASES.

These are powerful guides introduced in V5 that explain the key settings relating to CPU behaviour and the use of sliders.

📌 You can find these inside the ESSENTIAL SETTINGS section.

The CPU Setup Bases are designed to help you understand how different slider approaches influence CPU behaviour, allowing you to shape the experience in ways that suit your preferred style of gameplay.

🚨 If you want to get the most out of the CPU AI in this mod, make sure you read and use these guides properly.

🟪 DON'T JUDGE THE ENTIRE MOD ON ONE MOVEMENT BASE OR ONE SET-UP

Reality:

🔹 Everyone values different things and sees 'realism' differently.

🔹 Don't play one standalone that doesn't suit you, or watch a clip that looks too slow (or too fast) and assume that represents the entire mod.

🔹 The mod is capable of producing a HUGE variety of gameplay experiences.

Different standalones, positioning options, more defensively solid, more attacking.

Different combinations can create experiences that feel dramatically different from one another.

Something as simple as half length can change your perception of a behaviour being realistic or unrealistic for example.

🔹 This is why I constantly stress the importance of approaching the mod correctly.

Building your gameplay is a process, not something that should be judged from one video, one setup or one person's preferences.

🔹 A setup that one person considers 'perfect' may be completely wrong for somebody else.

That doesn't make either person right or wrong - it simply reflects different interpretations of realism and different priorities.

Fix:

🔶 Start with a standalone and build from there.

🔶 Read the guides and understand the purpose of the different components.

🔶 If a particular setup doesn't suit you, don't assume the mod isn't for you.

Try another standalone.

Experiment.

Learn.

Build your own experience.

⛔ REMINDER: EXPERIENCED USERS STILL NEED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT APPROACH WITH EACH NEW RELEASE

It doesn't matter whether you're completely new to my mod or you've been using it for years - every new release should be approached in exactly the same way.

The reason is simple: the standalones themselves evolve.

With every version, I spend countless hours building, testing, refining and improving the gameplay. The standalone is not the same from one release to the next. It changes, improves and becomes the new foundation upon which everything else is balanced.

And that's the key point:

🔹 The standalone is ALWAYS the reference point.

Because the standalone changes from release to release, the reference point for every option also changes. An option that worked perfectly in a previous version may have a very different effect in the new version because the underlying gameplay has evolved.

That is why I strongly recommend that everyone - experienced users included - starts each new release by simply selecting a standalone and playing with it first.

Give yourself time to understand the gameplay I have built. Only after you have become familiar with that new reference point should you begin exploring options and making adjustments based on your own experience.

⚠️The biggest mistake you can make is treating a new release as if it were simply the previous version with some extra files added on top.

Every release is a progression, and the correct approach remains the same: Standalone first. Learn the gameplay. Adjust later.

⭐ As always, my mod is FULLY compatible with FIFER’s Realism Mod.

🔵 My mod is compatible is any mod that doesn’t use gameplay.

⛔ The FIRST thing you need to do when you download my mod is read the PDF called 📌 QUICK GUIDE - HOW TO APPROACH MY MOD.

V8 is another major step forward, but the journey doesn't stop here.

I'm constantly testing.

Constantly refining.

Constantly challenging assumptions.

And constantly looking for new ways to push the experience forward.

Thank you all for the incredible support.

Enjoy V8!- Anth