EA Sports FC 26 Leak Suggests Big Shake-Ups: Early August Release and Crossplay Overhaul

A fresh leak surrounding EA Sports FC 26 is making waves in FC 26 Coins the gaming community, offering new insights into the release schedule and potential gameplay changes. If the leak proves accurate, fans are in for some exciting, and possibly controversial, updates as the next chapter of EA’s football franchise prepares to hit the pitch. Here’s what we know so far.

Early Release: Ultimate Edition Arriving August 23

According to a leak from trusted source Ahcanfut, EA Sports FC 26 is set to break from tradition with an early release. The Ultimate Edition of the game will reportedly launch on August 23, 2025, a full month ahead of the usual late-September release window for the franchise. This would make it the earliest launch in EA football history, catching many fans by surprise.

As per EA’s usual release cycle, the Standard Edition will follow on August 30, allowing players who purchase the Ultimate Edition to enjoy early access to major modes like Ultimate Team and Career Mode. While this early release date remains unconfirmed, Ahcanfut’s solid track record with leaks has given this claim significant credibility in the community. If true, EA’s decision to roll out the game early could create a new trend in the football gaming space.
Cross-Platform Support for a Wide Range of Devices

In addition to the early launch, the leak suggests EA Sports FC 26 will be available on a wide array of platforms. According to the report, the game will support:

    PlayStation 5

    PlayStation 4

    Xbox Series X|S

    Xbox One

    PC

    Nintendo Switch

    Nintendo Switch 2 (rumored)

This cross-generation approach ensures that players on both old and new consoles will be able to enjoy the game, a move that is in line with EA’s aim to reach the broadest audience possible. Notably, the rumored inclusion of EA Sports FC 26 on the Nintendo Switch 2 indicates that EA might be planning to capitalize on the launch of the next-gen portable console while maintaining support for legacy platforms like the original Switch and older Xbox and EAFC 26 Coins PlayStation models.