EA Sports has announced the schedule for the release of FC 25, detailing both the early access and worldwide availability dates for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X and One, along with S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
The highly anticipated Companion & Web App for FC 25 is set to debut on September 19, allowing enthusiasts to kick off their Ultimate Team experience online, with a revamped Companion App to follow on September 20. Players who participated in Ultimate Team 24 will receive special rewards, as teased by EA Sports.
Customers who reserved the Ultimate Edition of FC 25 will benefit from early access, starting at the beginning of September 20th at local midnight for consoles, and from 5 am UK time on September 20 for PC users. EA Play subscribers can experience up to 10 hours of FC 25 through a trial beginning at the early access launch. EA Play Pro members on PC will enjoy unlimited access during this phase.
EA Sports has outlined that the early access period will feature Team of the Week 1, Rush Objectives, Player of the Month Squad Building Challenges, Exclusive Offers Evolutions, World Tour, and Squad Foundations releases. Furthermore, players can accumulate Season Points in the new FC Season.
The full global launch is scheduled to commence at midnight local time on September 27 for consoles, and from 5 am UK time on September 27 for PC users. Additional details can be found below.
EA FC 25 introduces a wide range of graphical enhancements not previously seen in this franchise or in FIFA. A standout feature is the incorporation of ray tracing for the first time in either series, following EA Sports' notable separation from FIFA in 2022.
In addition to ray tracing, FC 25 offers a selection of graphic modes, allowing players to choose between Enhanced Visuals or Favor Resolution. Enhanced Visuals provides improved lighting and more detailed graphics in upscaled 4K, while Favor Resolution features standard lighting in native 4K. Both options maintain a responsive 60 frames per second during gameplay.
For the first time, FC 25 will also display time progression throughout matches. For more insights, refer to IGN’s comprehensive overview of the changes introduced in FC 25.