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EA Reveals $149.99 Ultimate Plus Edition for EA Sports FC 27

The top‑tier package bundles multi‑season premium passes and thousands of FC Points and has reignited debate over EA’s live‑service monetization in the run‑up to the company’s sale to a Saudi‑led investor group.

Overview

  • EA confirmed on July 23–24 that FC 27 will come in three paid editions priced at $69.99, $99.99, and $149.99, with the new Ultimate Plus as the most expensive option.
  • The Ultimate Plus edition includes Season 1–5 premium passes, 10,000 FC Points delivered over five months, early‑access perks and exclusive player‑pick bonuses.
  • Players reacted quickly and negatively on social media, noting the $150 price is higher than other recent premium editions and comparing its value to GTA VI’s Ultimate Edition.
  • Journalists have linked the heavier monetization to EA’s live‑service model and say the move comes as the company prepares to complete a $55 billion sale to a Saudi‑led consortium that could increase pressure to raise recurring revenue.
  • Watch for continued pushback from fans, further coverage of FC 27’s final release and access dates, and whether EA adjusts pricing or content as scrutiny grows over microtransaction‑driven progression.