EA FC 26 is coming with some changes that might catch your interest, like faster gameplay, smoother dribbling, and updated goalkeeping. Before you decide to pre-order, it’s helpful to understand what bonuses come with each edition and how they differ.
Every year, players wonder if the next EA FC title is worth it. EA Sports is eager to attract fans with several community-requested improvements. If you’re curious about what extras you get by pre-ordering, let’s break down the bonuses and editions.
EA FC 26 Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-ordering the Standard Edition of EA FC 26 grants you some solid rewards. The Ultimate Edition includes all those bonuses, plus seven days of early access and 6000 FC Points.
Club Rewards
- Archetype Unlock Consumable
- 2 Double AXP for 10 Matches Consumables
Career Rewards
- 3 ICON Career Players
- 5-Star Coach available for hire in Manager Career
- 5-Star Youth Scout available for hire in Manager Career
- Manager Live Challenge Content
If you pre-order the Ultimate Edition before August 26, you’ll also receive an exclusive EVO item that boosts any player’s shooting attributes to 99 in EA FC 25. Plus, a 1 of 5 Player Pick 93+ Overall ICON Player Item (untradeable) for the previous game.
The Standard Edition pre-order includes a 92+ overall ICON for EA FC 25. For EA FC 26, you’ll get an ICON pack at launch containing one of 15 players. EA hasn’t revealed which ICONS are included, but they confirmed an upgraded version will arrive later to celebrate their Champion status.
There’s a good chance some new ICONs, like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is the cover athlete for the Ultimate Edition, may be part of this pack.
EA FC 26 Editions and Pricing
The Standard Edition costs $69.99 and includes the pre-order bonuses, but does not offer early access or FC Points. The Ultimate Edition is $99.99 and includes all bonuses, plus early access and FC Points. Pre-ordering Ultimate before August 26 also grants the Early Bird rewards.
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of what each edition includes:
| Reward | Ultimate Edition | Standard Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive EVO boosting any player’s shooting to 99 in EA FC 25 (Pre-order before August 26) | Yes | No |
| Untradeable ICON Player Item (Pre-order before August 26) | Yes | No |
| 1 of 5 Player Pick 93+ Overall ICON Player Item in EA FC 25 (Pre-order before August 26) | Yes | No |
| 1 Archetype Unlock Consumable | Yes | Yes |
| 2 Double AXP for 10 Club Matches Consumables | Yes | Yes |
| 3 ICON Career Players | Yes | Yes |
| 5-Star Coach in Manager Career | Yes | Yes |
| 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career | Yes | Yes |
| Manager Live Challenge Content | Yes | Yes |
| Up to 7 days Early Access | Yes | No |
| 6000 FC Points over 2 months (4500 for Nintendo Switch) | Yes | No |
| Additional Football Ultimate Team Player Evolution Slot | Yes | No |
| Season 1 Premium Pass | Yes | No |
| One untradeable ICON Player Item rated 92 or above | No | Yes |
