EA Sports FC 26 launch is almost upon us. It is only a matter of a few days until you can build your new Ultimate Team or write a new managerial success story in Career Mode. While the much-awaited next-generation football-sim (soccer in the US) is set to release for everyone on September 26, there are ways to get EA Sports FC 26 Early Access and even try the 10-hour trial. Here is everything you need to know.
How to Get EA Sports FC 26 Early Access?
Like every year, EA has announced EA Sports FC 26 in two editions: Standard and Ultimate. It is the latter, i.e., EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition, that offers early access. You will get up to 7-day early access to the video game if you purchase this edition. It obviously costs more than the Standard edition but offers a few more perks.
EA says Ultimate Edition buyers will be able to play the game starting September 19 at midnight local time on console. The release time will be September 18 at 1 PM BST for PC players. The only thing to note is that this edition costs an eye-watering $99.99, a steep increase from $69.99 for the Standard Edition.
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If you are interested in shelling out more for the Ultimate Edition, here is everything that you will get:
- Up to 7-day Early Access
- 3 ICON Career Players
- 5-star Coach in Manager Career
- 5-star Youth Scout in Manager Career
- Manager Live Challenge Content
- 1 Archetype Unlock Consumable
- 2 Double AXP for 10 Matches Consumables
- 6,000 FC Points Over 2 Months (4,500 for Nintendo Switch)
- Additional FUT Player Evolution Slot
- Season 1 Premium Pass
How to Get EA Sports FC 26 Early Access 10-hour Trial?
If you do not want to spend money on the game or are not sure whether you should yet, you can always try the EA Sports FC 26 Early Access 10-hour Trial. It is available with an EA Play subscription and will let you play the video game for 10 hours without paying the full price. The best part is that you will be able to play EA FC 26 at the same time as Ultimate Edition buyers.
EA Play offers monthly and annual subscriptions. If you are interested only in trying EA Sports FC 26, we suggest you pay only for a month. It will be a lot cheaper, and if you happen to like the game, you can always continue the subscription or purchase the complete game separately. If you want unlimited access to the game through the subscription, you will have to go for the higher-priced EA Play Pro on PC.
