EA SPORTS FC 26 has officially kicked off its promotional campaign with the release of its first gameplay trailer, showcasing major visual upgrades and gameplay refinements for the 2025-26 season. The game will launch worldwide on September 26, 2025, with early access beginning September 19 for Ultimate Edition buyers.
Cover stars: Bellingham, Musiala, and Zlatan
EA has revealed that Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) will share the cover of the Standard Edition, marking Musiala’s debut and Bellingham’s second consecutive appearance. Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimović headlines the Ultimate Edition, in a tribute to his legendary career.
Trailer highlights: visual and gameplay upgrades
The reveal trailer emphasizes a noticeable graphical leap over last year’s entry, with improvements to:
- Player models and stadium detail
- Weather effects and pitch realism
- Goalkeeper AI, now powered by reinforcement learning for smarter positioning and more dynamic saves
New features and modes
EA SPORTS FC 26 introduces several community-driven innovations:
- Archetypes: Custom player classes with unique perks for Clubs and Career Mode
- Manager Live: A dynamic hub with evolving challenges based on real-world football
- Competitive and Authentic gameplay presets tailored for FUT and Career Mode
- New Live Events and Tournament Modes in Ultimate Team
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