What is packet loss in EA SPORTS FC™?

Updated 2 weeks ago1 min read

Overview

Packet loss, along with ping and jitter, is a key factor in measuring your Connection Quality in EA SPORTS FC™.

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What is packet loss?

Packet loss happens when game data doesn’t move between your platform and the EAS FC game data center. These packets carry important game data like button presses and player positions. When packets are lost, they need to be re-sent, causing delays, stuttering, or even disconnections. 

You might not notice a little packet loss, but if it happens often, it’ll impact online gameplay. 

What are packets?

Packets contain the game data sent back and forth between your platform and our servers, including information about button presses, the location of the ball, current team tactics, and more. When these packets are sent and received reliably, your online gameplay responsiveness is likely higher. If they’re inconsistent, you may experience issues that impact your online gameplay responsiveness.
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