EA Sports FC 27 is scheduled to launch officially on September 25, but those who pre-ordered the Ultimate or Ultimate Plus editions of the game will have early access. This early access is exclusive to those who purchased the more expensive versions, and the Ultimate Plus edition is no longer available for purchase. The early access begins at midnight local time in each region, but Xbox players have found a workaround to start playing even earlier. Xbox users can change their console's location settings to New Zealand, tricking the system into thinking it is already past midnight in that region. This allows them to access the game before it officially releases in their own region. This trick does not work on other platforms such as PlayStation 5, Switch 2, or PC. Players who pre-ordered the standard edition of EA Sports FC 27 will be able to play the game at midnight on September 25 (which is the night of September 24 in their local time) on their respective platforms. EA Sports has also introduced a companion app for EA Sports FC 27, which is available on web browsers and mobile devices. This app allows users to manage their Ultimate Team, a feature where players collect and manage virtual football players, without needing to launch the main game. To use the app, players must sign in with the same EA account they used to purchase the game and have already created a Ultimate Team within the game. This new app provides added convenience for players who want to manage their teams on the go or from different devices. It is part of EA Sports’ efforts to enhance the overall experience for fans of the franchise, offering more flexibility and accessibility in how they engage with the game.