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EA Sports FC 26 Finalizes Crossplay, Upgrade Rules as Fans Pick Next FUT Hero

Broader licenses plus new stadiums bolster authenticity despite missing Brazil or Liga MX.

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Overview

  • Release is set for September 26 with Ultimate Edition early access beginning September 19.
  • Crossplay groups pair PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a separate pool for PS4 and Xbox One, while Nintendo Switch remains excluded; Ultimate Team retains no shared transfer market between PC and consoles.
  • Dual Entitlement lets PS4 and Xbox One buyers upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series X|S at no extra cost with progress carrying over on the same account, though upgrades do not cross console families.
  • A public vote on EA’s website will add a new FUT Hero, with Bayern-era options Stefan Effenberg, Claudio Pizarro or Giovane Elber.
  • EA lists 20,000+ players, 750+ clubs and national teams, 120+ stadiums and 35+ leagues, adds partnerships with Bayern Munich and the English FA, and returns requested venues such as Allianz Arena and Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.