FC 25 early access: Start date and how to get it
radiotimes.comFootball season is well under way, and EA Sports FC 25 is achingly close to launch as well – and for anyone looking to get a jumpstart on the latest iteration, the Ultimate Edition of the video game lets you access it a full week ahead of its global release.
So, not only can you take advantage of carryover rewards to prepare your new team, but you can also get seven days' worth of experience in Career Mode and Ultimate Team.
Furthermore, now that player ratings are coming out thick and fast, you can get ahead of the transfer market and hopefully grab some top-rated players for less.
Haaland. Bellingham. Palmer. Whoever you're looking to add to your team, early access provides the best way to get them in your squad.
So, how does it all work? And when can you jump in? We have all the details and more.
EA Sports FC 25 early access begins on20th September 2024. The game will go live at midnight local time on consoles wherever you are based, and at 5am BST on PC.
Early access acts as the perfect opportunity for players to get ahead of the game and begin earning coins in Ultimate Team to build the strongest squad imaginable ahead of the first weekend of FUT Champions action.
It's also a great way for football fans to see what else EA Sports has in store. For the first time, the game features the option to commit professional fouls, which is bound to cause tension in online matches.
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There are two ways players can access FC 25 early, but both of them involve spending some money.
The first way is to pre-order the Ultimate Edition of FC 25, which costs £99.99. The high cost does come with a number of bonuses and the ability to play a week before the standard edition of the game launches.
The cheaper option involves buying an EA Play membership. The
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