Is it worth it to pre-order EA FC 27?

Zeeshan KhanJuly 30, 20263:29 PM

If you are thinking about pre-ordering EA FC 27, the answer depends on how you plan to play the game.

Players who spend most of their time in Ultimate Team will get the most value from the higher editions, while casual players and Career Mode fans may not see enough benefits to justify paying extra before launch.

EA has packed each edition with different rewards, but not every bonus is useful for everyone. Some rewards are cosmetic, some help you get a faster start, and others are only valuable if you play Ultimate Team regularly.

Let's look at what each edition offers and who should actually consider pre-ordering.

All prices and rewards in EA FC 27

EA FC 27 Standard Edition price and rewards

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The Standard Edition costs $69.99 and comes with a few extra rewards for players who pre-order.

Here is what you get:

An untradeable 92+ ICON Player Item.
Three unique players from football history for Career Mode.
A 5-star Coach for Manager Career.
A 5-star Youth Scout for Manager Career.
The Grounds Signature Hoodie and Sweatpants for your Avatar. These are not available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch.
A temporary Mbappe-themed Avatar stat boost. This is also unavailable on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Double AXP for 10 matches to level up Archetypes faster.

The biggest thing missing here is early access. If you buy the Standard Edition, you will have to wait until the official release to start playing.

For many players, these rewards are nice extras, but they are not enough to make pre-ordering feel necessary.

EA FC 27 Ultimate Edition price and rewards

The Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 and adds several important bonuses.

You get everything included in the Standard Edition, along with:

Full game access beginning September 18.
An untradeable 85+ International ICON Player Item.
Season 1 Premium Pass.
An early boost to your squad's Dynamic Overall Ratings in Manager Career.

The biggest advantage here is early access. Many players like getting a head start in Ultimate Team, and starting a week earlier can help build a stronger squad before the full player base joins.

If early access matters to you, this is the first edition where pre-ordering starts to make sense.

EA FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition price and rewards

The Ultimate Plus Edition costs $149.99 and is aimed at players who want every available bonus.

It includes everything from the Ultimate Edition, plus:

A 1 of 4 untradeable 93+ ICON Player Pick.
Unique Challenges available during early access.

The 93+ ICON Player Pick is not available on Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2.

This edition is clearly built for dedicated Ultimate Team players who want the best possible start. If you mostly play Career Mode or The Grounds, the extra cost is difficult to justify.

Should you pre-order EA FC 27?

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For most players, pre-ordering is not essential.

If you mainly play Career Mode, Clubs, or The Grounds, waiting until launch is a perfectly reasonable option. Most of the expensive bonuses focus on Ultimate Team, so you are not missing much by buying later.

If you plan to play Ultimate Team every day from the beginning, the Ultimate Edition is the strongest choice. The early access period and extra FUT rewards give you a better start than the Standard Edition.

The Ultimate Plus Edition is best left for players who want every bonus and do not mind spending significantly more.

In the end, whether EA FC 27 is worth pre-ordering comes down to how much you value early access and Ultimate Team rewards. If those are not priorities for you, waiting until release is likely the smarter choice.