Steam News30 April 20262mo ago

Better Substitution Simulation, Match Abandoned

Better Substitution Simulation Injured players will still be replaced as before, but teams can now make tactical substitutions at half-time or during matches.

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addedBetter Substitution SimulationInjured players will still be replaced as before, but teams can now make tactical substitutions at half-time or during matches. Substitutions are influenced by a new player attribute, “stamina,” and most teams will use up all three substitution slots. In some cases, two substitutions may occur at the same time.

changedBetter Substitution SimulationThe stamina attribute is editable using the player editor.

changedMatchesMatches will now be abandoned if a team has fewer than 7 players. The team with insufficient players will forfeit the match.

fixedBug FixesFixed an issue where lineups were not displayed correctly. Lineups will now appear properly once the match starts.

fixedBug FixesResolved several validation issues in the competition editor.

fixedBug FixesFixed a bug where team attributes (e.g attack and defence) did not always update after matches.

Forever World Cup Simulator changes

addedInjured players will still be replaced as before, but teams can now make tactical substitutions at half-time or during matches. Substitutions are influenced by a new player attribute, “stamina,” and most teams will use up all three substitution slots. In some cases, two substitutions may occur at the same time.

changedThe stamina attribute is editable using the player editor.

changedMatches will now be abandoned if a team has fewer than 7 players. The team with insufficient players will forfeit the match.

fixedFixed an issue where lineups were not displayed correctly. Lineups will now appear properly once the match starts.

fixedResolved several validation issues in the competition editor.

Better Substitution Simulation

Injured players will still be replaced as before, but teams can now make tactical substitutions at half-time or during matches. Substitutions are influenced by a new player attribute, “stamina,” and most teams will use up all three substitution slots. In some cases, two substitutions may occur at the same time.

it would be very annoying if all substations would be reported in play-by-play commentary, so only about half of all substitutions will be reported per match. However, you can check out all substitution details in the goal time table.

The stamina attribute is editable using the player editor.

Matches

Matches will now be abandoned if a team has fewer than 7 players. The team with insufficient players will forfeit the match.

Coaches

Coaches are now more likely to be hired by teams from their own country.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where lineups were not displayed correctly. Lineups will now appear properly once the match starts.

Resolved several validation issues in the competition editor.

Fixed a bug where team attributes (e.g attack and defence) did not always update after matches.

Export by year

Exported files now include active coaches and presidents for the selected time period.

Source

Steam News / 30 April 2026

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