How to play EA FC 24 closed beta: Dates, codes explained, more

❘ Published: 2023-08-22T08:22:03

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EA Sports FC is set to mark a new era for football games.

EA Sports FC 24 will arrive in September, but the devs are giving select fans the chance to play the new game early through the closed beta. Here’s what you need to know about the EA FC 24 closed beta, including how to get codes.

EA Sports announced a brand-new direction for its storied franchise after parting ways with FIFA. The anticipation surrounding EA Sports FC 24 has grown quickly, and there is finally a release date to mark on the calendar.

As usual, the devs are giving players the chance to try out the new games through the closed beta. However, not everyone is lucky enough to secure a code.

Here’s everything you need to know about the EA Sports FC 24 closed beta.

EA FC 24 closed beta start date
How to get EA FC 24 closed beta codes
How to sign up for EA Playtesting

EA FC 24 closed beta start date & end date

The EA FC 24 closed begins on August 10, 2023, from 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST and runs until August 31. Thanks to the official EA Sports FC forum, we know that the EA FC 24 beta code distribution began on August 9, 2023, with another batch being sent out on August 21.

A community manager on the forum had this to say about the distribution: “Make sure to check your mail inbox connected to your EA Account, to see if you have been selected for the Beta. The distribution will be running for a while, so make sure to check your inbox regularly.”

How to get EA FC 24 closed beta codes

Manchester City's Erling Haaland in EA FC 24

EA FC 24 brings a ton of new features.

EA FC 24 closed beta codes will be sent out in emails to players who are eligible to play the early build. The closed beta will only be released for a select number of people who meet the following requirements:

Signed up for Community Playtesting on the EA website.
Are at least 18 years old.
Use a PlayStation or Xbox console from the UK or North America.
Have an active PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription.
Have an internet connection.
Accepted the User and FC 24 Beta Agreement.
Played FIFA 23 regularly.

Unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee that you will receive an EA FC 24 beta code, even if you meet the criteria above. Codes are sent out randomly among eligible players, so be sure to check your inbox and spam folders to see if you’ve been selected.

There is also no way to guarantee which modes you will be granted access to, instead each code will come with a random selection from Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, Kick-Off, Online Seasons, and more.

EA FC 24 closed beta: How to sign up for EA playtesting

The community will be able to meet most of the aforementioned requirements, however, not everyone knows how to sign up for EA playtesting, which is essential to join the select group for the EA FC 24 closed beta.

Follow these easy steps to sign up for EA playtesting

Go to the EA website and login into your account.
Head over Email Preferences.
Make sure FIFA titles are selected in the preferred game section.
Then select the ‘Electronic Arts Playtesting’ tab.
Click ‘Join EA playtesting.’
That’s all! Just make sure you completed everything right and keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder in your mail.

That was everything we know about the EA FC 24 closed beta so far.

For more on EA Sports FC 24, we suggest checking out our other guides.