EA Sports FC 27 is official, and Kylian Mbappe is back on the cover. On July 23, 2026, EA revealed that the Real Madrid and France forward will front the game's Standard and Ultimate editions, with his club teammate Jude Bellingham joining him on the Ultimate Plus cover. The football game launches worldwide on September 25, 2026, EA confirmed in its official announcement, with early access for Ultimate and Ultimate Plus buyers starting a week earlier on September 18.
For Mbappe, this is a fourth straight cover for EA's football series and his first solo cover since the franchise dropped the FIFA name. The reveal comes after his Golden Boot win at the 2026 World Cup. "I'm excited to see fans write their own stories in FC 27," Mbappe said in EA's announcement. Bellingham, appearing on a cover for a third time, added that "coming back for a third cover alongside Kylian is no different."
When does EA Sports FC 27 launch and on what platforms?
The game arrives on September 25, 2026 across a wide list of systems: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Buyers of the Ultimate or Ultimate Plus edition get advance access of up to seven days, starting September 18. Keeping the older PS4 and Xbox One versions in the mix means players on last-generation hardware are not left behind.
EA Sports FC 27 editions and prices in pesos
EA has not published an official Philippine peso price yet, and the PlayStation and Steam stores use regional pricing that can differ from a straight conversion. Based on the US prices listed in pre-order guides, here is how the three editions line up. Peso figures are approximate, at about ₱61.75 to the US dollar.
| Edition | Price (USD) | Approx. peso |
|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | around ₱4,320 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | around ₱6,170 |
| Ultimate Plus | $149.99 | around ₱9,260 |
The Ultimate edition adds up to seven days of advance access, a Season 1 Premium Pass, and 6,000 FC Points spread over three months. Ultimate Plus stacks Premium Passes for Seasons 1 to 5, 10,000 FC Points across five drops, and a Hall of FUT Player Pick. EA is also running limited-time pre-order rewards, including player items for the current game, FC 26, that end on August 31.
What is new in EA Sports FC 27?
The headline new feature is The Grounds, a social football space split into three districts where players meet and compete. EA has also rebuilt the Career mode transfer market using data from TransferRoom, a real scouting platform, so signings should feel closer to how clubs actually do business. There is a new Ultimate Team gallery as well. On the pitch, EA points to dynamic corners, stronger attacking movement off the ball, and rebalanced AI defending. The first gameplay look arrived with the reveal trailer.
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What it means for Filipino football fans
Football gaming has a large and loyal base in the Philippines, and EA Sports FC is the yearly anchor for most of it. The Switch 2 version is worth watching for local players who want a portable option, while the PS4 and Xbox One versions mean you do not need the newest hardware to play. Expect the Philippine PlayStation Store and Steam to list local pricing closer to launch; until then, treat the peso figures above as estimates, not the final shelf price.
If past years are a guide, EA Play subscribers and people who already own FC 26 may see discounts or trial access, but it is best to wait for EA's regional confirmation before counting on it. For now, the confirmed facts are the September 25 launch, the September 18 early-access date, and the cover lineup led by Mbappe.
