FIFA 23 89+ World Cup or Prime Icon Upgrade SBC (February 25): How to complete, expected costs, and more
EA Sports has re-released the fan-favorite 89+ World Cup or Prime Icon SBC in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, allowing players to get their hands on some of the most desirable and coveted cards. The SBC was released earlier in the game cycle and has made a glorious return during the current Showdown Series event.
Icons have been synonymous with Ultimate Team since their inception. These legendary footballers are incredibly overpowered in-game and possess several versions, allowing players to choose based on their requirements. The latest SBC offers two of the best available versions of these Icons.
Every Icon in the game possesses three key versions: Base, Mid, and Prime. World Cup Icons were released in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team as part of the festivities celebrating the most iconic tournament in the sport. These variants possess an intermediate rating between the Prime and Mid versions, making them almost as coveted as the Prime cards.
The latest Icon upgrade SBC allows gamers to submit high-rated fodder cards in exchange for a pack containing a World Cup or Prime Icon. While this is an enticing proposition, the SBC has a rather hefty price tag.
The SBC consists of three segments, each with its pack rewards and stipulations. These are the specific requirements for each segment:
The overall expected cost of the SBC is around 500,000 FUT coins, which is driven by the inflated price of high-rated fodder cards in the FIFA 23 transfer market.
The pack contains some of the most expensive players in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. Icons are always overpowered on the virtual pitch, but these are some of the best cards lucky fans can obtain from this Upgrade SBC:
Not only are these players incredible in the current meta, their abilities are also reflected
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