EA FC 26 officially releases on September 26. You can already pre-order the game, so you’re one of the first to play when the game finally drops! However, there are ways to get early access on September 19.
To get early access to EA FC 26, you need to pre-order the Ultimate Edition. Pre-ordering this edition of the game gets you all sorts of exclusive bonuses, including 7 days early access. This means you can already start playing on September 19!
After completing your purchase, you instantly receive your code on your screen and via email. You can also always find your code in your Startselect account.
Redeeming your PlayStation Gift Card or Xbox game code is easy. This is how you do it:
On your Xbox console:
1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select ‘Store’.
2. Open the side menu, and then select ‘Redeem’.
3. Enter your code, select ‘Next’, follow the prompts, and you're done!
On your PlayStation console:
1. Go to the PlayStation Store and then press the triangle button to access the menu.
2. Select ‘… (More)’ > ‘Redeem Code’.
3. Enter your code, select ‘Redeem’, and you're done!
EA SPORTS FC 26 is available on the following platforms:
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- Nintendo Switch 2
The following game modes are featured in EA SPORTS FC 26:
- Ultimate Team
- Career Mode
- Clubs Mode
- Rush
- Kick Off
- Tournaments
- Online Seasons
- Co-op Seasons
- Online Friendlies
- Training Centre
- Practice Arena
For the first time in an EA FC game, you also have the choice between 2 gameplay presets: Competitive and Authentic
Yes, EA SPORTS FC 26 supports cross-play between systems of the same generation. This means players can game together on the following platforms:
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
The Nintendo Switch 2 is excluded from cross-play, but still features online modes that can be played with and against other players on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Yes, you need to have an active online subscription, such as PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass Core, or Nintendo Switch Online, to play Ultimate Team and other online multiplayer game modes.