EA Sports FC 25: Everything You Need to Know About Prices, Editions, and Early Access from JoneThomas's blog

EA Sports FC 25 releases on September 27, 2024, for all players on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

From the perspective of a soccer player, the excitement around EA Sports FC 25 is palpable. It's not just another game; it's a chance to see ourselves and our peers immortalized in digital form. The cover stars this year add to the allure, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham gracing the Standard Edition. The Ultimate Edition features a dream lineup: Bellingham, Aitana Bonmati, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Gianluigi Buffon, looking like a cozy football family.

EA Sports FC 25 will be available in two editions:

1. EA Sports FC 25 Standard Edition - $69.99;
2. EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Edition - $99.99;

As a player, the Dual Entitlement system is a fantastic feature, allowing you to upgrade from a last-gen version to the current-gen version for free. This ensures you get the best possible experience on newer hardware. Pre-ordering the Standard Edition comes with some great perks:

• Cover Star Loan Player Item for 10 Matches
• Ambassador Loan Item for 10 Matches
• Clubs PlayStyles Slot
• 250,000 Clubs Coins
• Player Career Personality Points
• 3 ICONs in Player Career
• Manager Career 5-Star Coach
• Manager Career 5-Star Youth Scout

The 250,000 FC Coins are a helpful boost for new players. However, building a top-tier team with an 85+ rating quickly requires more FC 25 Coins. While you can earn coins through gameplay and challenges, it might not be enough in a short period. For those looking to fast-track their progress, purchasing coins from a reputable third-party site (eg: ebay, g2a, itemd2r and so on) can be a time-saving option, albeit at a cost.

Pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition before August 20, 2024, brings even more benefits, including bonuses for both FC 24 and FC 25:

• 1 Untradeable historic player item (Greats of the Game Ultimate Team campaign) in FC 24
• 1 Untradeable Hero player item in FC 25
• Early Access from September 20, with an upgrade to the prime version from November 28, 2024

The Ultimate Edition pre-order bonuses are substantial:

• FC Points (3850 for Nintendo Switch, 4600 for all other platforms)
• 7-Day early access (Starting September 20)
• Untradeable Ultimate Team Hero Player Item (Starting September 20)
• Untradeable Ultimate Team Player Item for EA SPORTS FC 24 (sold separately, not available for Nintendo Switch)
• Ultimate Team Player Evolution Slot
• Doubled Bonus Points in Rush
• Season 1 Ladder Progress
• Rush Rewards in Ultimate Team and Clubs
• Cover Star Loan Player Item for 10 Matches
• Ambassador Loan Item for 10 Matches
• Clubs PlayStyles Slot
• 250,000 Clubs Coins
• Player Career Personality Points
• 3 ICONs in Player Career
• Manager Career 5-Star Coach
• Manager Career 5-Star Youth Scout

For EA Play subscribers, a 10-hour early access trial from September 20 and a 10% discount on FC points are great incentives. Additionally, monthly Football Ultimate Team Draft Tokens and seasonal Club Rewards are available at no extra cost. EA Play Pro subscribers, the premium tier, can dive into the Ultimate Edition from September 20, 2024.

Even though the game is over two months away, the hands-on preview of EA Sports FC 25 highlights some exciting new features. The new 5v5 mode called "Rush" and "FC IQ," touted as the most significant tactical change in a decade, are particularly intriguing. The revamped progression system, offering a continuous season pass-like experience across all game modes, promises a fresh and engaging approach.

Football fans can also look forward to EA Sports College Football 25, which is already in early access. Make sure to check out the price and editions before diving in.