Lace up your boots, EA Sports FC 26 is almost here. The franchise formerly known as FIFA will pack a ton of changes, and as has been the case for a few years now, you can jump in early depending on wh...
Lace up your boots, EA Sports FC 26 is almost here. The franchise formerly known as FIFA will pack a ton of changes, and as has been the case for a few years now, you can jump in early depending on which edition you pick up.
Here’s everything included in the Standard Edition and Ultimate Editions of the game, including early access, Ultimate Team items, and just about anything else - and where you can buy each.
EA Sports FC 26 - Standard Edition
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
Xbox Series X|S
PC
Other Preorder Guides
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