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EA Sports FC 26 Rollout Begins Today With Ultimate Team Web App Ahead of Early Access

EA says this year’s focus is on revamped rewards, sharper on‑pitch responsiveness, and new accessibility options shaped by community feedback.

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'FC 26' aims to faithfully recreate on-pitch action

Overview

  • The browser-based Web App is scheduled to go live on September 17 with no official launch time, and the mobile Companion App is expected around 6pm BST on September 18.
  • Ultimate Edition early access starts September 19 at midnight local time on consoles, with PC access beginning September 18 at 1pm BST; EA Play offers a 10‑hour trial and EA Play Pro grants unlimited PC access.
  • EA confirms Ultimate Team changes including the return of Welcome Back rewards, expanded Champions tiers and entry paths, new Rivals Bounties and win streaks, and rebalanced, regularly updated Draft rewards.
  • Developers highlight core gameplay upgrades such as faster, more responsive animations and machine‑learning goalkeeper positioning to improve decision‑making on rushes and angles.
  • Players are preparing common early‑entry tactics like the Xbox New Zealand time-zone switch, and outlets caution that initial Web/Companion launches may see server instability.