Mbappe has been revealed as the cover star for EA FC 27 (Image via EA)The wait for the official EA Sports FC 27 cover reveal is over and EA has confirmed Kylian Mbappé as the cover star. They have officially unveiled the artwork through the game’s social media handles, and fans are quite excited about the upcoming title.EA Sports FC 27 is set to bring in a variety of new content, including an open-world game mode, which was leaked earlier this year. Mbappé has made a return to the cover after four years, as he previously headlined FIFA 23.In the section below, we take a detailed look at EA FC 27.EA FC 27 reveal scheduled for July 23Kylian Mbappé has been official confirmed as the cover star for EA FC 27, and this is pretty well-deserved, given that he is arguably the best player in the world. Any debate over who deserved the FC 27 cover was effectively settled during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Mbappé delivered one of the tournament's standout individual performances, scoring 10 goals to claim the Golden Boot as France reached the latter stages of the competition.However, with the cover reveal, EA has revealed only a portion of its FC 27 plans. The company announced that the full EA Sports FC 27 reveal will take place on July 23, 2026, where fans are expected to learn more about:The official release dateGameplay improvementsNew game modesUltimate Edition detailsAdditional announcementsPrevious leaks have suggested a September 25, 2026 release date, making the July 23 showcase the beginning of EA's official marketing campaign ahead of launch.Mbappé’s return marks a full-circle moment. After appearing on the cover of FIFA 23, Mbappé stepped away from the spotlight during EA's transition from FIFA to EA Sports FC. Since then, he has continued building his legacy at Real Madrid, and his World Cup heroics have now earned him another appearance on the franchise's cover.EA FC 27 price, platforms and other detailsEA Sports FC 27 is leaked to carry the same price as FC 26, with the Standard Edition costing $69.99. Coming to the platforms, the game is expected to be available on:PCPlayStation 5PlayStation 4Xbox Series X|SNintendo Switch 2Information regarding physical editions has not yet been officially confirmed.Fans are also waiting for the announcement of the EA Sports FC 27 Icons, following FC 26's high-profile additions such as Andrés Iniesta and Zlatan Ibrahimović.Community reaction to EA FC 27 cover revealThe initial response to Mbappé's cover reveal has been largely positive, with many fans praising the artwork and welcoming his return to the front of EA's football franchise.As expected, social media has also produced its fair share of Mbappé memes, while some fans have argued that a Spanish player deserved the cover following Spain's World Cup triumph.After a stellar World Cup campaign in which he scored 10 goals, and another brilliant year at club level, it is no surprise that Mbappé has been chosen as the cover star for EA Sports FC 27. With the full reveal set for July 23, players won't have to wait much longer to learn what EA has planned for the next installment of the series.