FC 26 Sliders: Best Settings for Realistic Gameplay

FC 26 screenshot

FC 26 screenshot

The addition of Authentic Gameplay makes FC 26 Career Mode the most immersive and realistic it has ever been. It fixes plenty of issues from previous editions, which made gameplay repetitive, boring, and, above all, made it look nothing like real-life football.

However, Authentic Gameplay isn't perfect, and there are still areas that need to be sharpened. That's where sliders come in. The best sliders make the FC 26 gameplay feel as realistic as possible by making small tweaks that have a huge impact on how players behave on the field.

So, let's find out the most realistic sliders in FC 26, which will take the gameplay to a whole new level.

Most Realistic Sliders in FC 26

FC 26 Sliders Menu
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Credit: EA Sports

There are many sliders you can change in FC 26, for the players and the CPU alike, that will have a direct impact on the gameplay, be it on the passing speed and accuracy, or the players' defensive positioning and tackling accuracy. If you want the most faithful simulation-based gameplay, then you will need to make a few tweaks.

In FC 26, a few aspects of the Authentic Gameplay are unbalanced and can hurt the players' experience, especially for those looking for something as close to real-life football as possible.

With the sliders in this article, which have been carefully curated by @Matt10L, a guru in the sports sliders community, you can make the FC 26 gameplay look as authentic as possible, and certainly the most realistic in the EA FC franchise history.

To change the FC 26 sliders, you simply need to follow these steps:

  • Go to the FC 26 Main Menu
  • Scroll left and select the settings cog in the top-left
  • Select Settings
  • Select Game Settings

Game and Gameplay Settings

Difficulty
Legendary
Half Length
10 minutes
Gameplay Type
Custom
Authentic Features
On
Wind Effects
Off
Wheather Effects
Off
AI Behaviour
Dynamic or Tactical
Player Base Difficulty
On
Auto Shots
Off
Assisted Headers
Off
Shot Assistance
Precision
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CPU and Player Sliders

After you apply all of the game and gameplay settings above, it's time to make the following tweaks to the player and CPU sliders:

Sliders
User
CPU
Sprint Speed
38
40
Acceleration
50
49
Shot Error
75
75
Shot Speed
50
50
Header Shot Error
30
30
Pass Error
75
75
Pass Speed
37
36
Header Pass Error
99
99
Injury Frequency
90
90
Injury Severity
35
35
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Here you have it, the best sliders in FC 26 for a realistic experience. As you can see, they impact every single area of the gameplay, making it more authentic, immersive, and enjoyable.

Whether you have a road to glory save or are trying to restore a fallen giant to its past glory, these settings will make your Career Mode save much more fun and exciting. Games feel more realistic, with teams adapting to your playstyle and the game score and circumstances.

No longer will you feel like playing against Real Madrid, and Birmingham City is the same. Teams have different playstyles, they are smarter, and adapt faster, which provides you with a bigger challenge and makes things much more interesting, just like in real-life football.

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