August 23 Launch for Ultimate Edition: A First for EA FC
The most eye-catching part of the leak is the August 23, 2025 release date for EA Sports FC 26's Ultimate Edition. This would mark the earliest release ever for FC 26 Coins an EA football game, coming a full month ahead of the series’ usual late-September slot. The Standard Edition would reportedly follow one week later, on August 30.
This early rollout suggests EA is aiming to dominate the sports gaming market ahead of its usual competition. For players, it could mean more time to build squads, explore Career Mode, and dive into Pro Clubs before other major titles crowd the calendar.
The information stems from Ahcanfut, a leaker with a strong track record, further boosting confidence in the rumor’s validity.
Multi-Generation Platform Reach, Including Switch 2
The leak also indicates that EA is going all-in on accessibility, planning to release FC 26 across an impressive array of platforms:
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 4
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One
PC
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2 (rumored)
This broad platform strategy is expected to make the game available to the widest possible audience. The inclusion of Nintendo Switch 2 is particularly exciting. While previous Switch versions of EA's football games were often criticized for being limited “Legacy Editions,” the next-gen handheld could bring a full-featured experience much closer to what’s available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
EA has hinted that its Switch 2 versions of FC and Madden will aim for feature parity "as much as the hardware allows," giving players hope that handheld gaming may no longer mean a stripped-down experience.
Crossplay Changes: PC Players Segregated
One of the more controversial elements of the leak is a reported change to crossplay matchmaking. According to the information, EA Sports FC 26 will no longer allow PC players to participate in online matches with console users. Instead, crossplay will only occur within console generations—for instance, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can still play together, but PC users will be in buy Fut 26 Coins their own separate pool.
