College Football 26 Patch 1.004 Just Dropped — Here’s What Changed Bug fixes, stability improvements & what’s still broken

✅ What Patch 1.004 Fixes

The 1.004 update (downloaded automatically on all platforms) focuses on stability and improving core functionality:

Online Dynasty loading issues resolved—leagues now load properly.
Crash bugs fixed, increasing overall game stability.
General performance enhancements across gameplay.
Additional stability tweaks to reduce random issues.

⚠️ Known Issues Still Ongoing

Despite improvements, several problems persist post-patch:

Skill cap errors when switching certain player positions (e.g., safety roles).
Custom uniform glitches that cause freezes or invisible outfits.
Blocked punts still awarding first downs to the punting team.
Online desyncs in head-to-head matches.
Random cornerback assignment swaps.

🛠️ Community Reactions & Developer Response

Players report fast downloads (~500 MB) with no cosmetic changes, indicating a purely functional update. Meanwhile, EA hasn’t released a full changelog yet, leaving the community eager for more details.

🔍 What’s Still in the Works

EA has acknowledged ongoing problems and is working toward future fixes:

Dynasty trophy rooms not updating correctly.
Road to Glory academic progress reset errors.
Snap glitches after no-huddle calls on PS5.
Stunted defensive stunts and overlapping uniforms.
Continued dynasty server instability and some desync errors.

📌 How to Handle It Now

Got 1.004? You’re already on the patch—no further action needed.
Still facing game-breaking issues? Report in EA forums or hit up support.
Use this week to enjoy smoother gameplay—just avoid online dynasty modes for now.

Bottom Line:
Patch 1.004 delivers essential stability improvements, especially for online dynasty play. It’s not a visual update, but it’s a crucial step toward smoother, less buggy gameplay—so dive back in and give the gridiron a shot.

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