#Pre-order rewards for FC 26 have seemingly leaked, and if that’s the case, EA is coming for our wallets – Destructoid

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The official launch date for EA FC 26 just isn’t identified but, however leaks have emerged concerning the pre-order rewards. It’s fairly clear that EA Sports activities, after a yr of incurring exhausting financials with one in every of its largest franchises, goes all in to lure extra gamers to go for the Final Version.
Now, do not forget that none of that is confirmed. Nevertheless, it will likely be exhausting to show down the Final Version if the leaked rewards are true, particularly in comparison with what they was once.
FC 26 leaked pre-order rewards embrace assured Icons
Right here’s a listing of all of the leaked pre-order rewards.
- Untradeable Base Icon at launch
- Extra Evo Slot at launch
- 4600-6000 FC Factors
- Season 1 Premium Go
- As much as 7 days of early entry
- Distinctive 93+ Icon Evolution in FC 25.
It’s not acknowledged that the rewards are meant for the Final Version, however that has been the norm for the previous couple of years. As all the time, the Final Version is anticipated to price greater than the Commonplace Version (by at the least $20, however that would improve, given the rewards we’re speculated to get).
Primarily based on the leaks, we should order our copy on or earlier than August 26 to safe the rewards. This additionally means that EA Sports activities has no plans for an earlier launch, as some leakers claimed.
Right here’s a comparability of what we obtained with the Final Version of FC 25.
- Untradeable Hero participant merchandise (upgradeable to Prime model later).
- 4600 FC Factors
- Early Entry Rush rewards
- Premium Evolution
- As much as seven days of early entry
Ask anybody, and they’ll inform you {that a} day-one base Icon is all the time preferable to a Hero. Even in case you get one of many lower-tier legends, that card will add a lot worth. The premium model of Season 1 Go means you’re saving $10 value of FC Factors additional and get further rewards (they’ll have unbelievable worth when our squads are low on good playing cards and cash).
The distinction between the Commonplace and Final Editions has all the time been debated. The leaked rewards recommend that EA Sports activities needs to extend the gross sales of the Final Version. Whereas gamers can and can all the time buy packs, spending extra on the Final Version is a assured bonus for the builders at no additional price. Moreover, it’ll additionally increase their revenues and present the financials in good gentle to the buyers on the finish of the monetary yr.
It stays to be seen whether or not the leaks are true and whether or not these “Iconic” points of interest might be ok to lure extra gamers in.