Overview
- EA confirmed on Tuesday that Kylian Mbappé will front the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 27 and will also appear on EA Sports FC Mobile.
- The announcement kicked off a scheduled reveal week that included the game's gameplay trailer, which premiered on Thursday and gave the first official look at FC 27.
- Mbappé’s selection follows a standout season for Real Madrid and a 2026 World Cup in which he won the Golden Boot and became the men’s all‑time World Cup top scorer.
- Only the Ultimate Edition cover has been shown so far and EA has not announced the Standard Edition cover or an official release date; a September 25, 2026 launch date is circulating as an unconfirmed leak.
- Rumored features such as an open‑world social hub called 'The Grounds' and new animation tech referred to as Project Assist are in circulation but remain unverified by EA and may be detailed later in the reveal schedule.