Welcome to our latest blog post, where we tackle a particularly frustrating issue that has been plaguing players of EA FC 24: the non-responsive goalkeeper.
Many players have experienced the exasperation of their “Goalkeeper Doesn’t Rush” in EA FC 24, especially when playing offline.
This bug can disrupt the game’s flow and, in some cases, lead to conceding unnecessary goals.
In this post, we’ll explore some of the best strategies and workarounds players have discovered while we eagerly await a permanent fix from EA.
How To Fix Goalkeeper Doesn’t Rush In EA FC 24?
To fix the “goalkeeper doesn’t rush” in EA FC 24, you can update the game. adjust game settings, and modify user sliders. You can also restart the game to fix the issue.
1. Update EA FC 24
Always ensure that your game is updated to the latest version. Game developers often release patches that fix bugs reported by the community.
ON CONSOLE
PlayStation
- Go to the PlayStation’s main menu and highlight the EA FC 24 game icon.
- Press the ‘Options’ button on your controller to open a side menu.
- Select ‘Check for Update’ from the side menu.
- If an update is available, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
- Make sure your PlayStation is connected to the internet during this process.
Xbox
- Press the ‘Xbox’ button on your controller to open the guide.
- Go to ‘My games & apps’ and then ‘See all.’
- Highlight ‘EA FC 24’ and press the ‘Menu’ button on your controller.
- Select ‘Manage game and add-ons’ and then ‘Updates.’
- If there’s an available update, it will be listed here. Select it to download and install.
- Ensure your Xbox is connected to the internet to receive updates.
ON PC
Origin
- Open the Origin client and log in with your credentials.
- Go to the ‘My Game Library’ section.
- Right-click on the EA FC 24 game icon.
- Click on ‘Check for Update.’
- If an update is available, follow the prompts to download and install it.
EA Desktop App
- Open the EA Desktop App and log into your EA Account.
- Click on ‘Collection’ on the left-hand menu.
- Find EA FC 24 in your game library.
- Click on the game tile, and if an update is available, you should see an ‘Update’ button.
- Click ‘Update’ to begin downloading and installing the latest version.
2. Adjust Game Settings
Some players have found that altering certain game settings can affect gameplay. For instance, changing the game speed settings might influence the goalkeeper’s behavior.
- Start EA FC 24 and wait for the main menu to appear.
- Navigate to the ‘Settings’ or ‘Options’ menu, which is usually accessible from the main menu.
- Within the Settings menu, look for ‘Game Settings’ and select it.
- Inside Game Settings, navigate to the ‘Match’ tab or a similarly named section where you can find gameplay options.
- Scroll down to the ‘Game Speed’ setting. It might be located under a subsection like ‘Match Settings’ or ‘User Gameplay Customization.’
- The Game Speed setting typically has options like ‘Slow’, ‘Normal’, and ‘Fast’. Set this to ‘Normal’, which is usually the default value.
- Save your changes, which might require you to press a button like ‘Apply’, ‘Confirm’, or simply ‘Back’ to exit the settings while saving.
3. Modify User Sliders
- Launch EA FC 24 and access the main menu.
- Navigate to the ‘Customise’ tab or section.
- Within ‘Customise’, look for an option labeled ‘Settings’ and select it.
- In the ‘Settings’ menu, find and choose ‘Game Settings.’
- Within ‘Game Settings’, look for the ‘User Gameplay Customization’ or a similarly named section.
- Here, you will find various sliders that control different aspects of gameplay, such as pass speed, shot error, goalkeeper ability, etc.
- Select the slider you wish to adjust and use the controller or keyboard to increase or decrease the value as desired.
- After making your adjustments, be sure to save your changes, which might require selecting an ‘Apply’ or ‘Confirm’ option, or simply backing out of the menu while saving.
4. Restart EA FC 24
Simple as it sounds, restarting the game can sometimes resolve temporary glitches affecting gameplay.
- Exit the game completely.
- If you’re on a console, consider restarting the console.
- Relaunch the game and check if the issue persists.
5. Uninstall And Reinstall EA FC 24
If the issue persists, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the game. This can resolve problems caused by corrupted game files.
- Uninstall EA FC 24 from your system.
- If you’re on a PC, ensure all game files are deleted from the installation directory.
- Reinstall the game from the source or digital platform.
6. Contact EA Support

Visit the EA Support website. Select EA FC 24 from the list of games. Choose the topic that best fits your issue and follow the prompts to get in touch with support.