Version 1.3 focused primarily on goalkeepers and defenders. This update shifts the emphasis back to the CPU's attacking play. The smarter, more aggressive attacking AI that many players praised in v1.2 has returned, now enhanced with improved first touch, weak foot, and aerial mechanics.
Based on community feedback, many players felt that v1.2 simply offered a better gameplay experience than v1.3. As a result, this build restores the feel of v1.2 while keeping the successful improvements introduced in v1.3.
Note: The game speed difference that some users noticed between Kick-Off and Career Mode has been smoothed out, making both modes feel much more consistent.
First Touch & Weak Foot
- First-touch errors have been reduced so elite technical players no longer feel clumsy during normal ball receptions.
- Hard and lofted ball receptions are smoother without making the ball unnaturally stick to the player's feet.
- Dribbling errors are now more dependent on player quality. Sprint dribbling has also been rebalanced so mistakes remain meaningful without becoming overly frequent.
- Weak foot penalties have been relaxed for 3★, 4★ and 5★ players when shooting and passing. Players with 0★-2★ weak foot remain intentionally limited.
Finishing
- While v1.3 increased shot power, this update instead focuses on improving shot accuracy.
- Shot errors are now less severe, particularly for high-quality finishers, allowing top strikers to convert the chances they are expected to score.
CPU Improvements
This is the main focus of the update. The more challenging and human-like attacking AI from v1.2 has returned.
- The CPU now makes safer decisions under pressure instead of forcing risky dribbles or poor passes.
- Build-up play features wider support with more short passing options and combinations.
- Wide attacking runs have been improved with more overlaps, underlaps and diagonal movements.
- CPU Skill Moves have been disabled, while normal dribbling, turning and shooting behavior remains unchanged.
Team Quality
- Top teams now better showcase their superior passing, vision, ball control, reactions, finishing and long passing ability.
- No artificial pace boost has been added. Sprint speed and acceleration remain completely untouched.
Crossing Balance
- The excessive curve added to whipped crosses in v1.3 has been toned down. Crosses remain dangerous but no longer bend unrealistically.
- Defensive marking inside the box has been improved, especially against cutbacks and late runs, reducing the number of completely unmarked attackers.
Defending & Goalkeepers
- No major defensive overhaul has been introduced. The calmer defensive shape from v1.2 remains the foundation.
- Defenders stepping out to challenge the ball are now less likely to leave runners unmarked behind them.
- The goalkeeper balance from v1.3 has been preserved, allowing lower-rated keepers to remain competitive while elite goalkeepers continue to stand out.
Additional Changes
- Kick-Off and Career Mode now play at a much more consistent pace.
- Fixed the "No Suggestions Available" D-Pad tactical suggestion bug while using the mod.
- Physical contact tuning continues to be refined.
Updated Motion Add-ons
- Motion (Light) and Motion+ now affect more than sprint speed.
- Both options also increase jockey speed, jogging speed and dribble jogging speed toward the game's default values.
- Motion (Light) provides a subtle increase, while Motion+ delivers a more noticeable boost.
- The base mod's gameplay tempo remains unchanged.
- Neither add-on affects turning, ball control identity, passing speed or defensive AI behavior.
Installation & Recommended Settings
- Place all add-ons below the base mod in the load order. The bottom mod overrides the others.
- Gameplay: Custom
- Authenticity: OFF
- Sliders: 50/50
- Referee: Default
- Player-Based Difficulty: ON (recommended for the tougher CPU)
- CPU Skill Move Frequency: 1
- Weather: Optional (enable for wet-weather ball physics if desired)
- Always load the base mod first, followed by any add-ons.
Full installation guide:
https://truefootmods.com/install