EA FC 26 Editions Explained: How To Get Early Access From Next Week

If you preorder the Standard Edition of EA FC, you’ll get the game (naturally), but if you buy the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version, you’ll also get the PS4 or Xbox One version, respectively.

You’ll also get the following:

3x Icons for Career
1x 92+ rated Ultimate Team Icon
1x 5-Star Coach in Manager Career
1x 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career
Manager Live Challenge Content
1x Archetype Unlock Consumable
2x Double AXP for 10 matches

PS5

Xbox Series X|S

PC

Nintendo Switch 2

It's worth mentioning that EA FC 26 on Switch 2 is a 'Game Key Card'.

EA Sports FC 26 - Ultimate Edition

EA FC 26’s Ultimate Edition also gives you two copies of the game in the same console family on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but it comes with ‘Up to 7 Days Early Access’.

To be able to start playing on September 19, you’ll want the Ultimate Edition, which will give you a chance to start building your Ultimate Team lineup.

That’s made even easier with 6,000 FC Points doled out over 2 months and the Season 1 Premium Pass. You’ll also get the following:

3x Icons for Career
1x 93+ rated Ultimate Team Icon
1x 5-Star Coach in Manager Career
1x 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career
Manager Live Challenge Content
1x Archetype Unlock Consumable
2x Double Archetype XP for 10 matches
2x FUT Player Evolution Slots

Weirdly, Switch 2 players get 4,500 points, and you can only find it on the Switch 2 store. Similarly, the PS5 Ultimate Edition is also only available on Sony's storefront.

PS5

Get it at PS Store (Digital) - $89.99

Xbox Series X|S

PC

Other Preorder Guides

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