@JNT_BA & @MattW First of all thanks for EA2. Most of what has been said above is on point and I don’t want to repeat that. The game feels totally unplayable at the moment, is it not possible to drop a quick/hot fix patch?? (Not sure what you call it) to just fix the issue where you cannot get any time to either pass/kick to at least get to a second or third pass, I started a few games, and then eventually quit before the game even reaches half time, it is really frustrating trying to play the game at the moment.
Secondly, and this is maybe in your planning already, but the d-pad isn’t being used at the moment. Can or will you be using them for basic tactics?
For example:
Up = Set Line Depth (Tap up to go through the choices of Close / Normal / Deep)
Down = Set Line Width (Same as above Narrow / Normal / Wide)
Left = Set the attacking side to left (Players move to the left side and form certain formations depending on your Line depth and width)
Right = Set the attacking side to the right (Same as mentioned for the left, this just happens now for the right side)
Then you can also use L2 + Dpad Right to put Fly half or Fullback in the pocket to clear a kick. (Sorry PS controller, not sure what its called on Xbox controller)
Same for setting pods or player formations with the L2 + D-pad - If this can be implemented sooner rather than later I believe it can help a lot with player positioning etc.
Again, the game visually looks great, but gameplay needs urgent attention, and EA needs to be fixed asap so that we can at least get to play it to identify other issues.