“OTA” stands for Over The Air, meaning the update is pushed directly to users’ devices (phones/tablets) through app stores (Google Play, iOS App Store) or via internal game update mechanisms. For Real Cricket 24, the OTA update brings in new content, fixes, features, bug resolutions, and gameplay tweaks without needing a full reinstallation.
When / How It Rolled Out
According to the Google Play listing for Real Cricket 24, the game was last updated .
Players typically receive a notification to update, or can manually check in the store. The update size and content may vary by device and region. Some players have reported that the update introduces new squads, jerseys etc. (see below). (Note: “OTA update launched full review” videos discuss new squad and fixtures updates.
What’s New / Major Changes
Based on the update notes and player feedback, here are the key new features and changes in the OTA update for Real Cricket 24:
| Area | What’s Improved / Added |
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| Squads & Fixtures | Updated team squads (players’ lineups), fixtures (upcoming matches / tournaments) are refreshed. |
| Jersey / Graphics | New jerseys, team kits appear up to date. Visual tweaks probably to align with real teams’ branding. Some more polish in fielding & catching animations. |
| Gameplay Tweaks | Minor performance improvements, bug fixes. There have been reports of glitches (fielding / shot selection / AI behaviour) in earlier versions; the update tries to address some issues. |
| New Tournaments / Modes | Addition of new tournaments, possibly updates in “Quick Play” or similar modes; likely adding more content to keep it fresh. |
| User Interface / Experience | Maybe minor UI improvements (menus / squad selection / match loading), stability enhancements. Also occasionally adjustments based on community feedback. |
| Bug Fixes & Stability | Fixes for known issues (crashes, glitches in animations, mismatches, etc.), better stability especially during multiplayer or tournament modes. |
What Players Like & What’s Still Buggy
Liked by players:
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The updated realism in visuals (jerseys, player movements, catching/fielding animations) tends to get positive feedback.
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New tournament content keeps the game from feeling stale.
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Official team licenses / official player inclusion adds to authenticity.
Still areas of complaint / things to improve:
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Some bugs still persist: players report fielding glitches, shot mismatch or “timing” issues where shots or batsman behavior feels off.
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Hard-mode difficulty balance — some users feel that increasing difficulty doesn’t always correspond with fair gameplay.
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Online / multiplayer lag or connectivity issues in certain regions.
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Visual polish is good, but some expect better character likenesses, crowd effects, or stadium feel.
Implications & What Comes Next
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Incremental improvements: This OTA update seems to be more about polish and content updates than major overhauls. It shows the developers are listening and pushing fixes, which is positive.
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Community-modding & User Features: Given that Real Cricket 24 has allowed features like shot presets etc., there’s potential growth in letting users personalize more (e.g. custom tournaments, own teams etc.).
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Performance as a priority: Players expect fewer bugs, smoother gameplay, especially on a range of devices. Future updates will likely focus more on optimization.
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Competition & expectations: Cricket gaming is competitive. Users compare to other titles, expect regular updates, realism improvements, good UI, etc. So updates like this will be important in retaining user base.
Conclusion
The OTA update for Real Cricket 24 is a welcome step in refining the user experience. With new squads and jerseys, gameplay fixes, and tournament updates, it adds fresh value. But there are still rough edges — balancing issues, glitches and some expectations that are yet to be fully met.
If you’re a player, this update makes RC24 more polished. If you’re following it as a game analyst or reviewer, this shows a pattern: steady updates, user feedback loop, incremental improvement. What’s critical now is to maintain momentum and ensure future updates are more stable and meet the high expectations of the cricket gaming community.
