EA SPORTS FC25 is the latest game from EA, serving as a continuation of the EA SPORTS FC24 released the year before and a worthy successor to the FIFA series produced since 1993.
Due to the expiration of the FIFA licence, EA had to discontinue producing games under that series. However, they would rather not leave fans without their favourite title! By retaining licences that allow for the representation of real players, clubs, and, among other things, world stadiums, and by establishing new partnerships, including the one with UEFA, the studio continues to release sports games dedicated to football.
FC25 is the second title in the new EA SPORTS FC series and will traditionally be released at the end of September. However, players who opt for a pre-order will be able to play the game a full week earlier! Want to know more about the release, how to order the game, and its editions? Check out our pre-order guide!
Release and Pre-order Guide
The official release of the game is scheduled for September 27th, 2024, but it will be possible to start playing on September 20th, a full week earlier!
However, to take advantage of this, you need to keep two things in mind. First, you should purchase the game in a pre-order (pre-orders have been available since July 17th), and second, you need to choose the Ultimate Edition.
By doing so, not only will you be able to play EA SPORTS FC25 up to 7 days earlier than others, but you will also enjoy additional content.
How to Preorder EA SPORTS FC25?
- Go to EA.com/Sports
- Find EA SPORTS FC25 on the list of games and go to the dedicated game page
- Click the “Pre-order Now” button
- Select your preferred platform or app (for PC, it’s Epic Store, Steam, or EA app)
- Choose the edition you’re interested in and click “Continue.” The page will redirect you to the store or app dedicated to your platform.
- Log into your account or create a new one
- Follow the instructions to finalize the payment
You can also skip the first 5 steps and go directly to your platform’s dedicated store, such as PSN, Microsoft Store, Nintendo E-Shop, Steam, or Epic Store, and purchase your chosen edition of the game directly there.
Available Editions and Their Content
As mentioned earlier, the game is available in two editions – the Standard and Ultimate. Purchasing them on the release day is, of course, also possible, but in that case, the game will lack a range of additional content. So what do you gain by deciding to pre-order the game before September 27th?
Standard Edition
- EA SPORTS FC™ 25 game
- Football Ultimate Team™ Player Loan Item
- Ambassador Loan Item
- Clubs PlayStyles Slot
- 250000 Clubs Coins
- Player Career Personality Points
- 3 ICONs in Player Career
- 5-star Coach in Manager Career
- 5-star Youth Scout in Manager Career
Ultimate Edition
- Everything in Standard Edition
- Up to 7 Days Early Access
- Untradeable Ultimate Team Hero Player Item for EA SPORTS FC™ 25
- Untradeable Ultimate Team™ Player Item for EA SPORTS FC™ 25
- 4600 FC Points
- Player Evolution Slot
- Early Access Rush Rewards in Football Ultimate Team™ and Clubs
- Untradeable Hero or ICON Player Item in FC 24 Ultimate Team (if purchased before August 20th)
Summary
As you can see, purchasing EA SPORTS FC25 before its release offers several benefits.
By choosing the expanded Ultimate Edition, you gain a host of exciting bonuses and the chance to play the game up to a week before its official release. Unfortunately, the Standard Edition doesn’t offer early gameplay, but the additional content is still something to consider when making an early purchase. And the purchase itself? It’s very simple!
When deciding whether to buy early and which edition to choose, keep in mind that game prices may vary depending on the platform – it’s cheapest on Nintendo Switch, while on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, it’s the most expensive.