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July 15, 2025

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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