Greetings Champions! 

A big update is arriving to the Top Goal pitch on February 23, 2026. To get you all set, we’ve prepared a detailed overview of the planned changes and how they will impact your squads. Make sure to read on!

The next update brings a new OVR scale and changes to player development that aim to give players a more meaningful progression through:

  • New OVR scale - from 45-100 OVR to a new range of 65-115 OVR;
  • Star system that ranges from 1 to 4 stars, reflecting player growth potential and determining their maximum OVR;
  • Changes to Archetype unlocking and progression;
  • Player visualization updates, and more!

The release of these changes is scheduled to start on February 23rd, 2026 at 8:40am CET. The release will require a downtime of up to 5 hours. Keep an eye on this article for timely updates.

OVR (OVERALL RATING)

The February 23rd update will change the Overall Rating (OVR) range for all players from the current 45-100 OVR to a new range of 65-115 OVR. Consequently, the OVR of every player in your squad will be increased to align with this new scale. You can view a detailed table of the OVR remapping values in this article: Player Progression Remapping to New OVR Ranges, February 23, 2026. 

STARS SYSTEM

With the new update, we are introducing Stars as a new characteristic for players. Stars are designed to reflect a player's potential and are closely tied to their maximum OVR growth potential. Stars are a predetermined characteristic which cannot be altered. 

The maximum OVR value that a player can reach is determined by the number of Stars a player has. Below is a list of maximum OVR values for each number of Stars:

  • 1 Star -> 85 OVR
  • 2 Star -> 95 OVR
  • 3 Star -> 110 OVR
  • 4 Star -> 115 OVR

ARCHETYPES 

Archetypes are now a predefined trait that only some 3- or 4-star players may develop. Going forward, this characteristic will be reserved for players with 3 or more stars, meaning that not all players will have an ability to develop them. 

Important note: All players who fulfil abovementioned criteria after the update will retain their developed Archetypes, though structural changes might convert an existing Archetype to a different one suitable for the player's role. In case a player doesn’t fulfil those conditions and loses an Archetype, a compensation in the form of Tier Ups will be added to your account.

Going forward, Top Goal players will be classified into three distinct categories based on their Archetype development potential:

  • Cannot Develop an Archetype: Players who are unable to develop an Archetype.
  • Ability to Develop an Archetype: Players who have the potential and inclination to develop an Archetype.
  • Preassigned Archetype: Players who already have a fixed, preassigned Archetype and can develop it further.

Additionally, Archetypes will become permanent characteristics and cannot be rerolled or changed upon assigning. The number of upgradeable Archetype slots is determined by the player's Star rating:

  • 3-Star Players: Can upgrade up to 4 Archetype slots.
  • 4-Star Players: Can upgrade up to 5 Archetype slots.

ON FIRE

With this update, currently active Bonus seasons for On Fire will be deactivated. As a compensation, all Champions will receive the following resources per player:

  • For the removal of 1 bonus season = a total of 50 Tier Ups
  • For the removal of 2 bonus seasons = a total of 55 Tier Ups
  • For the removal of 3+ bonus seasons = a total of 60 Tier Ups

Training goals of an individual player that are active when the update goes live may undergo changes where required to match all other changes arriving with this update. All other On Fire statuses will remain active.

PLAYER REPRESENTATION

We are updating the visual representation of player characters in the game! As a result of this update, you can expect changes to your players' looks, names, nationalities, and possibly their ages.

TASKS

Any active Task affected by these changes will be updated to align with the new OVR Ranges and other modifications that can impact their completion.

REMOVAL OF LWB/RWB AND AUTO XP

The following roles will be removed from the game: LWB and RWB. All players with these roles will be adapted to the LB and RB role respectively. To accommodate for this change, existing formations will be adjusted in the same manner.

Lastly, Auto XP will be removed from players, and compensated for the starting lineup with corresponding General XP Training points.

For any status updates on the release and downtime planned for February 23rd, keep an eye on this article.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication on the pitch, Champions. 
Top Goal Team