While there is no official patch from EA Sports for save data in 2026, the modding community continues to release "Next Season" updates that effectively "patch" the game's save files and database to reflect modern football. Modern Modding Patches (2024–2026)

Because the original patch is now a decade old, the homebrew and modding communities have developed robust fixes. These methods require a PC with a microSD card reader (for PS Vita/3DS), USB stick (for PS3/Xbox 360), or direct file access (for Android).

While the modding scene has kept FIFA 14 alive, there are downsides to using these patched save files: