How to get Early Access for FIFA 23

The advantages of getting early access to a game are well known, since you’ll be able to experience all of the ins and outs of certain gameplay mechanics, features and game modes before anybody else. However, this is even more the case with FIFA 23, particularly if you play FIFA Ultimate Team.

Getting a head start allows you to build up an elite squad and become familiar with the transfer market before others even get the chance to figure out how it all works. Which provides you with quite the advantage when the game does actually launch.

In this guide, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about how to get early access for FIFA 23.

How to get Early Access for FIFA 23

Currently, there are just three ways players can get early access to FIFA 23. Below we have broken down the three methods as well as their respective perks when it comes to the early access feature.

1. Subscribe to EA Play

The first way you can get early access for FIFA 23 is by subscribing to EA Play. By following this method, you will be able to play FIFA 23 ten days prior to launch for a total of ten hours. This feature will also carry over into other EA titles as well if you pay for the subscription. Currently, EA Play is priced at $4.99 (USD) per month or $29.99 (USD) for the year.

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2. Subscribe to EA Play Pro on PC

Alternatively, you can also sign up for EA Play Pro, which allows you to play FIFA 23 early but with zero restrictions. While it is limited to PC players, those who are fortunate enough to qualify will get early access to FIFA 23 ten days before it becomes available to everybody else. Currently, EA Play Pro on PC priced at $14.99 (USD) per month or $99.99 (USD) for the year.

3. Pre-Order FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition

Lastly, anybody with a PlayStation, Xbox or PC console can pre-order the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 23 to receive early access as well. Not only will this grant you with specific pre-order bonuses, but you will also be able to play the game four days early with zero time limits.

If you also so happen to have an EA Play subscription, then you can access your Ultimate Edition early release date and play the game for ten hours six days prior to launch. At the time of writing, the FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99 (USD) for all systems.

That’s everything you need to know about how to get early access for FIFA 23. Before you go, be sure to check out some of our other FIFA content here at Gamer Journalist. Like how to score a finesse shot in FIFA 22 or all confirmed new team nations in FIFA 23.