After more than a quarter of a century, EA's FIFA series is no longer a thing, with the publisher forced to rename the long-running franchise after its partnership with football's world governing body came to an end. Moving forward, the series will instead be known as EA Sports FC, with EA Sports FC 24 serving as the first of what will presumably be many annual installments.
Despite the name change though, EA Sports FC 24 is very much more of the same, with many of the series' most popular game modes and features confirmed to be returning in this year's edition. Fans of the franchise still have plenty of questions, though most of these pertain to things like release times, early access, and whether or not the game will feature crossplay.
EA Sports FC 24 Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Q: When does EA Sports FC 24 release?
EA Sports FC 24 will be released on September 29, 2023.
Q: Can I play EA Sports FC 24 early?
Those who purchase the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 24 will receive up to seven days early access, meaning they'll be able to start playing the game on September 22.
Q: What time Can I start playing EA Sports FC 24?
Those with early access will be able to start playing EA Sports FC 24 at midnight on September 22, EDT (05:00 AM BST / 06:00 AM CEST). Those who pre-order the standard edition will be able to begin playing the game at midnight EDT on September 29.
Q: Can I preload EA Sports FC 24?
Yes. Players who pre-order the standard or ultimate edition of EA Sports FC 24 will be able to preload the game right away.
Q: How big is EA Sports FC 24? (EA Sports FC 24 File Size)
EA Sports FC 24 is 47.8 GB on PlayStation and Xbox and 26.9 GB on the Nintendo Switch.
Q: Does EA Sports FC 24 support crossplay?
Yes. Crossplay will be supported in every multiplayer game mode and match type in EA Sports FC 24. However, just like FIFA 23's crossplay support, players will only be able to play with those playing on the same console generation as them, and Switch players will be excluded from the crossplay pool altogether.
Q: Which platforms will EA Sports FC 24 be available on?
EA Sports FC 24 be available on PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The Switch version of the game will not include all of the game modes and features found in other versions of the game.
Q: Will EA Sports FC 24 be available on Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus?
As of the time of writing, there is nothing to indicate that EA Sports FC 24 will be made available on Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. It's possible that it could be added at some point in the future, but it will not be available on either subscription service at launch.