EA FC 27Credit: EAThere's just under a month left before EA FC 27 heads into early access on all platforms. This year's game claims to push the envelope visually and it will certainly deliver a new social-media led open-world experience in The Grounds. It's going to be a big year for EA FC. Let's talk video games.EA FC 27 Key FactsDetailInfoGlobal releaseSeptember 25, 2026Early accessSeptember 18, 2026, Ultimate and Ultimate PlusStandard editionNo early accessPre-orders openedJuly 23, 2026Early Bird deadlineAugust 31, 2026, Ultimate Plus and certain bonusesPlatformsPS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store, EA AppUltimate Plus coverKylian Mbappé and Jude BellinghamNew modeThe Grounds, an open-world social hub for up to 100 playersThe Grounds districtsMontclair, Zeiza and Parkside, linked by a central TerraceThe Grounds mentorsAlex Hunter, Kylian Mbappé, Chloe Kelly, Paulo DybalaKickaboutsEight mini-games, including Bucket Ball, Bocce Ball and Balloon BallClubsNow runs inside The Grounds, with Leagues, Playoffs and Club TournamentsClosed betaAugust 5 to 25, 2026, invitation onlyScale35+ leagues, 130+ stadiums, 21,000+ players, 800+ clubsThe Grounds is the reason this launch reads differently from a normal EA FC year. VGC's interview with line producer Karthik Venkateshan set out where Clubs sits inside it: "Clubs are one of the many ways to play together in The Grounds."One date matters more than the release date right now. Ultimate Plus is an Early Bird offer that disappears on August 31, so the most expensive version of the game is also the one on a clock.Finding the sweet spot for an open-world experience in a sports game is tough. The truth is, most of the time it fails to land with the community. EA FC might have the right mix of casual interest and an undoubtedly vast player base to pull it off. We'll know for sure in about a month.More EA Sports Release CoverageEA FC 27 Official Trailer Shows Off Gameplay And MoreMadden 27 Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses and EditionsEA Sports College Football 27 Release Date, Early Access, PC Launch and Preorder InfoEdition contents and dates below are as published on EA's official pre-order page.Play Puzzles & Games on ForbesEA FC 27 Editions, Prices and Early AccessEditionPriceEarly AccessKey ContentsStandard$69.99None, September 25Career challenges, ICON and Heroes items, scouts, coaching staff, 92+ OVR ICON item for FC 26, The Grounds cosmeticsUltimate$99.99September 18, up to 7 daysEverything in Standard, plus Season 1 Premium Pass, 6,000 FC Points, extra evolution slot, senior scout, manager challenge slotsUltimate Plus$149.99September 18, up to 7 daysEverything in Ultimate, plus Premium Passes for Seasons 1 through 5, 10,000 FC Points, Hall of FUT player pick, FC 26 stat evolutions. Early Bird only, ends August 31