According to online leaks, we may have an insight into EA Sports FC 26 pre-order rewards. All this, even before EA has revealed the release date of the game or the full reveal. The bonuses appear to cover the new title as well as EA Sports FC 25, giving fans more reasons to stay involved while waiting for the upcoming game.
EA Sports FC originated after EA terminated its contract with FIFA in 2023. So, the studio is moving ahead on its own, and it all started with the launch of EA Sports FC 24 in September 2023. Even though the series may not officially carry the FIFA name, nothing seems to have changed. You’ll still be able to enjoy the series staple gameplay options both solo and with friends. Likewise the beloved Ultimate Team will make a return.
What the Latest Leak Suggests
Speculation has increased over the past year on the potential release date of EA Sports FC 26 which is looking at a 26 September 2025 date, although that hasn’t been officially confirmed as of yet. Now, more information appears to have come to light, this time regarding the Ultimate Edition pre-order content. An important communique has emerged within the community, indicating that the next edition might have bonuses like EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Edition, or even better.
Leaked Bonuses for the Ultimate Edition
According to reports, the EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition offers the following rewards.
- An untradeable base Icon.
- An extra Evolution slot.
- Between 4,600 and 6,000 FC Points.
- A Season 1 Premium Pass.
- Up to seven days of early access.
- Here’s a paraphrase for you:
- An EA Sports FC 25 compatible item of 93+ overall Icon Evolution.
- The rest of the rewards are not yet revealed.
The 93+ Icon Evolution being added means that while players might wait around for EA Sports FC 25, they could receive an in-game boost in EA Sports FC 24.
Important Pre-Order Timing
According to the leaks, if you want to guarantee the bonuses, you will have to pre-order the Ultimate Edition by 26 August 2025. This date happens to fall exactly a month before its release date. EA may confirm these dates anytime soon, very likely along with updates regarding its next Battlefield game.
Potential New Heroes on the Way
On top of the pre-order bonuses, another leak also hints at the addition of new hero players for EA Sports FC 26’s roster. Leaked names feature football stars such as Cesc Fàbregas, Mario Mandžukić and Michael Carrick. If true, players will collect these heroes and use them in their Ultimate Team squads as is the custom of expanding the rosters with real-world footballers held dear.
Platform Availability and Expectations
EA Sports FC 26 is likely to be available on a variety of platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2. This would permit a larger audience to use and benefit from the bonuses in the game. We do not have a price yet for the Ultimate Edition but EA is preparing a third entry loaded with content which should appeal to new and older players alike.