: This system allows for tighter ball control in confined spaces, giving skillful players the ability to navigate through high-pressure defensive situations with more finesse.

: This physics-based system was the biggest technological shift in the series at the time. It introduced real-world physicality, meaning player collisions, tackles, and falls are governed by momentum and physical forces rather than canned animations.

: AI-controlled players were given the ability to make decisions based on their own attributes and those of their teammates, making for more realistic off-the-ball runs and passing choices. The "Updated" Element: What’s New in Modern Modding?