EA Sports FC 26 has been officially revealed to the world with a star-studded trailer featuring a brand-new Icon in Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The latest entry in the franchise touts major gameplay changes that have been implemented using the community’s feedback. It also features a host of new Icons, ranging from club legends to international superstars. As always, pre-orders have gone live following the trailer’s release, with special bonuses on offer for the franchise’s most dedicated players. If you’re looking to learn more about them, we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive EA FC 26 pre-order guide.
How to Pre-Order EA FC 26
To pre-order EA Sports FC 26, you simply need to navigate to the game’s page on the digital storefront of your preferred platform. There, you will find an option to pre-order the game ahead of its worldwide release on September 26.
You can pre-order EA FC 26 on Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and the Nintendo eShop via these links.
Pre-ordering the game lets you score as soon as it unlocks on September 19, and also rewards you with Ultimate Team items depending on your chosen edition.
All EA FC 26 Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses
Just like every year, EA FC 26 will be available in two editions: Standard and Ultimate. The Standard Edition comes with the base game alongside items for different game modes if you pre-order the game. Similarly, the Ultimate Edition packs in a bunch of bonuses, but to avail the best ones, you’ll need to grab it before August 26. Here’s a breakdown of the contents of both editions:
EA FC 26 Standard Edition Pre-Order Bonuses
The EA FC 26 Standard Edition is priced at $69.99/£69.99, and its pre-order bonuses include:
- 1 Archetype Unlock Consumable
- 2 Double AXP for 10 Matches Consumables
- 3 Icon Career Mode Players
- 5-Star Coach in Manager Career
- 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career
- Manager Live Challenge Content
- 93+ OVR Untradeable Icon in EA FC 25
EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition Pre-Order Bonuses
The FC 26 Ultimate Edition costs $99.99/£99.99, and for that price, you’re getting some solid bonuses, including early access starting September 19.
- 1 of 15 Icon (Untradeable) *Pre-order before August 26
- 1 of 5 Player Pick 93+ Icon in EA FC 25 *Pre-order before August 26
- 99 Shooting Evolution in EA FC 25 *Pre-order before August 26
- Up to Seven Days of Early Access
- 6,000 FC Points Delivered Over Two Months (4500 FC Points over 2 months for Nintendo Switch players)
- Season 1 Premium Pass
- Additional Evolution Slot
- 1 Archetype Unlock Consumable
- 2 Double AXP for 10 Matches Consumables
- 3 Icon Career Mode Players
- 5-Star Coach in Manager Career
- 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career
- Manager Live Challenge Content
It’s unclear whether the Icon bonus is a 1 of 15 Player Pick, or simply a pack that carries one Icon from a pre-determined pool of 15 players. But we’ll be sure to update this article once more details are revealed.
And that wraps up our EA FC 26 pre-order guide. To learn more about the game’s new features and leaked Icons, be sure to check out our EA FC 26 hub. Also, let us know about the gameplay changes you’re hoping to see in the comments.
