Want to play FIFA 22 before its release date? The good news is that players on PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC are able to try out EA Sports’ latest football game before its October 1 launch. There’s a few methods to get early access to FIFA 22, which will give you a crucial advantage in competitive modes like Ultimate Team. You can spend the extra time playing matches, familiarizing yourself with new mechanics, and preparing for the onslaught of new players when the full game releases. This is how to play FIFA 22 early on PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC.
FIFA 22 early access on PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC
To best way to play FIFA 22 early is to order the Ultimate Edition of the game. It’s a more costly investment, but it gives you four extra days to play the game before the worldwide launch.
Yes, FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition released on September 27, four days before the October 1 release date. As such, if you pre-ordered that version, you got all that extra time with the game. It’s now inaccessible to purchase on your console’s online stores, as the advantages are close to expiring. This is for the best though, as the benefits of buying Ultimate Edition are slightly reduced as we edge closer to launch day. It’s also a considerably more expensive purchase, priced at $99.99 compared to the standard edition’s $59.99.
Equally, you’re able to get early access to FIFA 22 on PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC via EA Play. Subscribers to EA’s premium service were able to enjoy a 10-hour FIFA 22 trial starting from September 22, long before the Ultimate Edition perks kicked in. However, as mentioned there was a time limit with this method – meaning you didn’t have all the time in the world to grind for the best players. You don’t get the full game with a subscription, either, as you have to purchase EA Play Pro, the more expensive package, to keep the game post-launch.
If you’re looking for more on FIFA 22, you’re in the right place. Check out our review-in-progress, as well as details on all of this year’s Weekend League changes.
