EA Sports FC 27 Launch Guide: Release Date & Key Changes

EA Sports FC 27 is set to launch on September 25 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with Switch 2 also included as a supported platform. The latest edition continues EA’s yearly push to refresh gameplay and add new content for Ultimate Team and the rest of the 2026–2027 season, with the guide covering top players, major changes versus FC 26, and key platform details as the release date approaches.

Key takeaways

EA Sports FC 27 releases on September 25 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.
The Ultimate Team-focused guide is still being built and will be expanded over the following weeks ahead of launch.
EA has added a dedicated overview of what’s new in FC 27 compared to FC 26, including differences between editions.
FC 27 includes more than 21,000 licensed footballers spanning 35 leagues.
FAQ coverage includes PC requirements, edition/pricing details, cross-play, and the free-to-play FC 27 Lite version.

What’s coming in EA Sports FC 27 this season

EA Sports FC 27 continues the football simulation franchise formerly known as FIFA, bringing another season to players on major current-gen and last-gen platforms as well as Nintendo’s handheld and next handheld lineup. EA is described as working to refresh the overall gameplay experience and keep the community supplied with as much new content as possible for the 2026–2027 season.

The guide also flags that it is under active construction. New sections and additional coverage are expected to be added during the weeks leading up to the September 25 release date.

FC 27 vs FC 26: changes and edition differences

If you’re returning after time away, the guide includes an entry that summarizes the major updates and differences between FC 27 and FC 26. It’s positioned as a way to quickly understand what has changed in this year’s iteration, including gameplay and content adjustments.

In addition, there’s coverage dedicated to the “next-gen” version’s exclusives—things not available on old-gen editions. One example highlighted is the open-world mode titled “The Grounds,” which is referenced as a feature present in the newer edition but not in the old-gen releases.

Ultimate Team: player pool size and top lists by league

For Ultimate Team players, the guide emphasizes the scale of the player database: FC 27 features more than 21,000 footballers across 35 licensed leagues. It then frames the “best players” content around the card ratings for the 2026–2027 season, with a top list intended to show the standout options for building squads.

Beyond a single general ranking, the guide plans multiple ways to find strong cards, including international picks sorted by position, league, and nationality.

Best players by league (20 per league)

For the league-based breakdown, the guide lists top-rated players by assigning the 20 highest-rated footballers from each league, including:

LaLiga: top 20 highest-rated players
Bundesliga: top 20 highest-rated players
Ligue 1: top 20 highest-rated players
Premier League: top 20 highest-rated players
Serie A: top 20 highest-rated players
Roshn Saudi: top 20 highest-rated players
Major League Soccer: top 20 highest-rated players

Other player ranking sections in the guide

The guide also outlines additional ranking categories, including best players by positions and best players by specific attributes, but those entries are marked as not fully written yet. It also notes an international section focusing on top players by country/nationality.

FAQ coverage: PC, editions, cross-play, and FC 27 Lite

The guide ends with a frequently asked questions section aimed at covering common concerns for the FC 27 season. The listed topics include:

PC requirements: minimum and recommended specifications
Editions and prices: all versions, pricing, and available content
Cross-play: how multiplayer works across platforms, including compatibilities and limitations
How to play free: details on FC 27 Lite, what it includes, and which platforms support it