Electronic Arts' EA Sports FC 27 became playable through a 10-hour EA Play early-access trial on Xbox on September 18, according to an Xbox Wire post. The trial is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox on PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.
Progress made during the trial carries over if a player buys the full game. Xbox Wire said members can also take up to 10% off the full game, FC Points and other EA digital purchases, and receive recurring member rewards such as Ultimate Team Draft Tokens. Members who enter the new mode The Grounds before December 1 can claim two items for it as an EA Play reward.
What the trial includes
The post outlined this year's headline additions. The Grounds, available only on Xbox Series X|S among Xbox platforms, is a social space in which players meet, play with and recruit Clubs members across three districts. Its activities range from quick Kickabouts and 2v2 matches to Clubs-only 11-a-side stadium tournaments, and players can build relationships with football mentors inside the mode.
On the pitch, EA said teammates now read space and passing intent better and make curved attacking runs. The game also adds off-balance dribbling that keeps momentum through physical challenges, redesigned set pieces with real-time control over positioning, and a two-player header system for aerial duels. EA described these as community-driven changes.
In Football Ultimate Team, a new Gallery feature lets players collect and grade Sets of current and past Player Items across clubs, leagues, nations and FUT campaigns to raise a Gallery Level and earn rewards. Manager Career gets a rebuilt Transfer Market in which player values are influenced by club buying power, player potential, ratings and form.
The Xbox Wire post lists Standard and Ultimate editions of EA Sports FC 27 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
