EA FC 25 release date, 5v5 Rush, Icon Player Career & cover stars
EA SportsEA Sports FC 25 is the next installment in the long-running football franchise. The devs have finally revealed some of the new features for the upcoming title as well as the release date.
With the Ultimate Team season winding down as the last few promos roll out, fans around the world are looking ahead to EA FC 25. Here’s everything you need to know.
EA FC 25 release date
The EA FC 25 release date is Friday, September 27, 2024. Players who have early access to the game can play as of September 20, seven days before the full release.
You can secure unlimited early access from September 20 with a pre-order of the Ultimate Edition. EA Play subscribers will get access to a 10-hour free trial of the game as of the same date.
While there’s no date set for a beta yet, here’s how to sign up for the Closed Beta if it does get announced.
Platforms
EA FC 25 will arrive on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Both the Standard Edition and the Ultimate Edition are available on all platforms with only slight price and reward variations for the Nintendo Switch versions.
EA FC 25 cover stars
EA Sports revealed the Standard Edition cover star is Jude Bellingham. The Ultimate Edition features Jude Bellingham alongside Zinedine Zidane, Aitana Bonmati, David Beckham, and Gianluigi Buffon.
Pre-order rewards
Check out our guide listing all of the pre-order rewards for EA FC 25 if you can’t decide which edition to get.
The most enticing reward and long-standing tradition of offering players early access to the game is a reward for Ultimate Edition buyers. Both editions offer unique bonuses that will make your start to life in Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and Clubs a breeze.
EA SportsWhat is 5v5 Rush in EA FC 25?
5v5 Rush is a new feature coming to all core modes that features smaller squads, a smaller pitch, and is heavily geared toward playing with friends.
You’ll get the chance to control one player in Rush matches. A squad consists of four outfield players and one AI-controlled goalkeeper. In Rush matches, there are no fixed positions, making communication with your friends a key aspect.
Here’s how the devs explained the impact of Rush on Ultimate Team: “Rush offers a new way to build and play in Football Ultimate Team. Build your dream 5-a-side team with friends, each bringing your favorite Player Item to control and compete for rewards in 5v5 matches.”
Icons in Player Career
The Player Career option in Career Mode introduces the ability to take control of Icons as you aim for glory in one of today’s modern clubs.
This means you’ll have the opportunity to select Zinedine Zidane as your player in Player Career and drop him into a save with Real Madrid’s squad of today alongside Bellingham.
EA SportsNew Icons & Heroes in EA FC 25 leaked
Buffon confirmed as new Icon
Thanks to the Ultimate Edition cover, we know that Gianluigi Buffon will be joining Ultimate Team as a new Icon.
Leaked Icons & heroes
Every new installment in the franchise brings a selection of new Icons and Heroes. For FC 25, here are all the new players who could debut in the game according to leaks:
- Gareth Bale (Icon)
- Eden Hazard (Hero)
The Icon card design has also been leaked and can be seen in the X post below.
To get ready for launch check out our EA FC 25 rating predictions, or have a look at the licenses in the game.