EA Sports FC 27 will offer three editions with new pricing: Standard $70, Ultimate $100, and Ultimate Plus $150, the latter including four premium season passes and 10,000 FC Points, with up to seven days of early access. The Grounds will function as a social hub for Kickabouts, 1v1s, and Clubs, and pre-orders are live with edition-based early access perks. The game retains The Grounds and features a top star on the cover, with ongoing debates about pay-to-win mechanics and EA’s investor-linked corporate trajectory. New evolutions associated with FC 26, Set Piece FC Evolution and Elite Midfielder Evolution, were described in coverage, alongside guidance that players should target 95-rated cards to maximize upgrade chaining. Release is scheduled for September 25, 2025, with early access starting September 18 for certain editions, though some sources cite a later 2026 window for definitive launch details. The reporting also notes broader financial discussions around EA’s arrangements and potential sale to investors.