FIFA 21 release date, pre-order bonuses and free upgrade to next-gen consoles

EA Sports finally unveiled next generation of its football video game FIFA 21 alongside National Football League based football game Madden 21 at EA Play 2020. EA claims that new video game will feature more life-like player movements, advanced wear detail and most auntic character behaviours.

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FIFA 21 release date

FIFA 21 is set for a worldwide release on October 9, 2020.  game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. If you pre-order FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition, you will get early access to game, meaning you can start playing game from October 6.

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FIFA 21 on PS5 and Xbox Series X

October 9 release date is applicable only for PS4, Xbox One, and PC as EA is yet to share details on next-generation versions. However, it has been confirmed that game will be arriving on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X when y officially hit market.

FIFA 21 pre-order

FIFA 21 will come in three editions – Standard, Champions, and Ultimate Editions

Standard Edition

FIFA 21 Standard Edition will offer following features on pre-orders:

• Up to 3 Rare Gold Packs (1 per week for 3 weeks)
• Cover Star Loan Item for 5 FUT matches
• FUT Ambassador Player Pick – Choose 1 of 3 player items for 3 FUT matches
• Special Edition FUT Kits and stadium items

Champions Edition

FIFA 21 Champions Edition will offer following features on pre-orders:

• 3 days of early access
• Cover Star Loan Item, for 5 FUT matches
• Up to 12 Rare Gold Packs, 1 per week for 12 weeks
• Career Mode Homegrown Talent – A local youth prospect with world-class potential
• FUT Ambassador Player Pick – Choose 1 of 3 player items for 3 FUT matches
• Special Edition FUT Kits and stadium items

Ultimate Edition

FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition will offer following features on pre-orders:

• Limited-time bonus – An untradeable FUT 21 Ones to Watch item (valid until August 14)
• 3 days of early access
• Cover Star Loan Item, for 5 FUT matches
• Up to 24 Rare Gold Packs, 2 per week for 12 weeks
• Career Mode Homegrown Talent – A local youth prospect with world-class potential
• FUT Ambassador Player Pick – Choose 1 of 3 player items for 3 FUT matches
• Special Edition FUT Kits and stadium items

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Free upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series X

EA has recently confirmed that people who purchase game on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One won’t have to buy  game a second time when y upgrade to a next-gen console. company is also working on cross-progression between generation gaming consoles for certain game modes. This means that players will be able to switch back and forth between a PS4 and PS5 or Xbox One and Xbox Series X and continue where y actually left off.

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