How to play EA SPORTS FC 24 early: A guide to early access and the EA Play trial

When does early access for EA SPORTS FC 24 start?

Early access for EA SPORTS FC 24 will be available from September 22. This will give you a full week to start playing before everyone else.

How can I get early access to EA SPORTS FC 24?

There are two ways to unlock early access to EA SPORTS FC 24:

1. Pre-order the Ultimate Edition of EA SPORTS FC 24:

If you pre-order the Ultimate Edition of the game, you automatically unlock up to 7 days of early access. The Ultimate Edition also contains the following extras:

• 4600 FC Points
• Access to Nike Ultimate Team Campaign
• TOTW 1 Ultimate Team Player Item
• Nike Ultimate Team Loan Player Item & Nike x EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team Kit
  

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2. Get an EA Play Pro membership:

EA Play Pro members also get up to 7 days of early access for EA SPORTS FC 24. In addition, with an EA Play Pro membership you also receive tons of extra content including:

• UEFA Champions League Ultimate Team Hero Player Item
• 4800 FC Points (1600 per month for 3 months), starting Sept 29
• Access to Nike Ultimate Team Campaign
• Nike Ultimate Team Campaign Loan Player Item
• Nike x EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team Kit
• TOTW 1 Ultimate Team Player Item
• Cover Star Loan Player Item
• Two Ambassador (1 male and 1 female) Loan Player Pick Items
• Unlocked PlayStyles Slot in Clubs
• Additional Player Personality Points in Player Career
• 5-star Coach in Manager Career
  

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How can I get the EA Play trial for EA SPORTS FC?

Aside from the early access version, there’s also a 10-hour trial for EA SPORTS FC. This trial is available to all regular EA Play members. Keep in mind, this limited time trial only allows you to play up to a maximum of 10 hours. After that, you’ll have to wait for the full release of EA SPORTS FC 24.

How to download the EA SPORTS FC 24 early access version

EA SPORTS FC 24 will be available for pre-loading from September 21. Once it becomes available, you’ll be able to start your download via the store on your PlayStation or Xbox. Players with early access will then be able to play the game from September 22.

How to download the EA SPORTS FC 24 trial version

The EA SPORTS FC 24 trial version is only available to EA Play members. Once you’ve obtained a membership, you can search for EA SPORTS FC 24 in the store of your PlayStation or Xbox and download the trial from there.

Can I play Ultimate Team in EA SPORTS FC early access?

Yes, if EA SPORTS FC 24 early access follows in the footsteps of FIFA 23, you’ll be able to play Ultimate Team. This will allow you to get ahead of the online competition by earning loads of coins and completing Squad Building Challenges early on.