Early Access For EA FC 24: How To Play The New FIFA 24 As Early As Possible

We tell you how to get early access to EA FC 24. As there are several ways to play the new FIFA 24 early, we show you how to start your Ultimate Team grind as early as possible.

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Early Access for EA Sports FC 24: these are the options you have. | © EarlyGame/EA Sports

Passionate FIFA fans eagerly anticipate the release of EA Sports FC, the next game in the EA series, in order to gain an early advantage in the upcoming FUT season. The game is set to release in fall of 2023 as the official successor to the FIFA series.

The EA FC 24 download will be available on various platforms. The game will be released on all consoles and on the PC , including PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One , PC (EA App, Stadia & Steam), Epic Games, and Nintendo Switch. So just as we are used from the FIFA series. But how can you play the game early on?


Early Access For EA FC 24: How To Get Early Access For FIFA 24

To give you an advantage, we will present and explain all the available options to get early access to EA FC.

EA FC EARLY ACCESSSTART TIME
EA Playtesting

Early July (kept secret by EA)

Closed BetaAugust 10 - August 31
Web AppSeptember 20
Companion AppSeptember 21
New Zealand TrickSeptember 21
EA Play TrialSeptember 22
Ultimate Edition September 22


EA Playtesting For EA FC 24: Get Access To The Alpha Version

Let's start with the most unlikely procedure for you: Yes, you can become a playtester for EA on their website. With this option, you can actually play the game before pretty much everyone else and collaborate with EA in the final stages of development.

Playtesters provide valuable feedback to the developers to fine-tune the game and give it that final polish... a dream come true for all of us, isn't it?

However, to get access to the alpha versions of EA games, you'll need a lot of luck. Only a few select individuals get the chance and opportunity to be part of it. You can find the registration on the EA playtesting website.

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EA Sports FC 24: Early Access via EA Playtesting. | © EA Sports

For those who believe that they can easily sign up and quickly play the new EA FC, they are mistaken. If you are accepted into the program, EA expects regular feedback from you, not just about FIFA or EA FC. For those who want to focus solely on early access to EA FC, the beta version is the right choice.


EA FC 24 Beta: Closed Test Version

Participating in the beta is more realistic than being among the testers for the alpha version. This pre-release version of the game is primarily aimed at optimizing the final details before the official release, in order to provide us with a good first edition of EA FC.

Nevertheless, it should be noted that only very few will receive an invitation and have the chance to participate in the closed beta. We have compiled a comprehensive overview for those interested in signing up to become a participant in the EA FC 24 Beta:

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EA Sports FC: Through this playtesting menu, you may (possibly) become a beta participant. Good luck! | © EA Sports

Web App & Companion App For EA FC 24: Your Start In FUT

The most common way for players to get a head start in their favorite mode, Ultimate Team. Here, you can open your first packs, customize your starting lineup, engage in the transfer market, and start trading before others or complete the first SBCs and earn bonuses.

It's worth doing year after year to have a small advantage in FUT, although these apps don't allow for testing new gameplay.

To access the Web App on PC or browser on your smartphone without login problems, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Already have an active account in FUT 23 and created your club before August 2023
  • Not have your account/profile registered on a platform other than the original one
  • Not have a banned account

If you don't meet these criteria, there is a chance that your registration might not work at the earliest possible time. If that happens, contact the EA Help Support as soon as possible and ask for assistance. This way, you are perfectly prepared for the launch of the next Web App!

You can find the new EA Sports FC Web App through the provided link, once it is available. The Companion App usually becomes available for download on smartphones a few days after the Web App. We will keep you updated here as soon as EA releases any information about the new apps.

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The EA Sports FC Web App and Companion App are also expected to be released for EA FC 24. | © EA Sports

EA Play Trial: Play EA FC 24 For Ten Hours Before Release

The paid subscription service from EA also offers a special bonus that allows you to play (not only) EA FC earlier. If the procedure is similar to FIFA 23, a regular membership, rather than the more expensive Pro version, will be sufficient to play the game early.

The subscription costs $/£4.99 per month for the regular version ($/£14.99 for EA Play Pro) – so it could be worthwhile to subscribe for a month in September and then cancel. One big downside is that in FIFA 23, the early access for EA Play started at the same time as the release of the Ultimate Edition. Therefore, there was no real advantage if one had already pre-ordered the game in the expensive edition.

As you get ten hours of actual playtime before release, you should decide to EITHER pre-order the Ultimate Edition OR activate the EA Play membership! You can find our EA Play overview and what's included in EA FC 24 here.

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With EA Play you can try out games ahead of release for ten hours – EA Sports FC 24 should be available too. | © EA Sports

Ultimate Edition: Pre-Order Version Allows You To Play Early On

For everybody who wants to play on the very first day, this is the best option to be on the safe side and start the game(play) as early as possible. Yes, EA has thought about how to get the premium version of their game to the players.

We have to shell out up to a hefty $/£99.99 to pre-order the Ultimate Edition . In addition to FIFA Points, a loan player of the caliber of Kylian Mbappé, a special card for FUT, and some extra bonuses, this version primarily comes with a three-day early access, making it almost a must-have for all FUT enthusiasts.


However, it should also be said that no one has to spend extra money in FUT to be successful there. Without a doubt, it is an advantage to start grinding in FUT as early as September 27 (as in FIFA 23), while the majority of the community can only start on September 30.

You will find the pre-orders in the FIFA 23 menu during the summer (at the latest by the end of August) and can make your purchase then. Tip: If speed is important to you, pre-order the digital version. It will appear as a download in your respective store, and you won't have to wait for your postal service or courier to deliver the physical CD version.

Perhaps you'll be lucky, and the new FIFA will be released one month early for your platform... Even then, you'll be among the first players worldwide to get a glimpse of EA Sports FC. If not, we will check all the portals and options for you to get early access to EA Sports FC. It's also in our own interest 🤠

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EA FC 24: The cover of the Ultimate Edition | © EA Sports
Lukas Scherbaum

The head of the EA Sports FC 24 category has played every FIFA since FIFA 04. In FC 24 you can find him mainly in Ultimate Team, but he is also a big fan of Career Mode, Clubs and VOLTA. Before joining EarlyGame, he worked for the German sports website Sport1 and as a gaming journalist for Kicker eSport....