For players, the update is mandatory . EA servers will block access to online features if your client version does not match the server version. After the cut-off date for 1.53, you will receive a "Software update required" pop-up every time you try to connect.
Signature checks failing. Fix: Ensure you have the latest sigpatches installed via Hekate. Download Sigpatches for Atmosphère and copy them to your SD card. EA-SPORTS-FC-24-NSP-Update-1.53.rar