£30 worth of extra content or just not worth it at all?
As with any new EA release, there is a premium tier to new soccer simulator EA FC 24. The Ultimate Edition of EA FC 24 is worth a whopping $30.00 / £30.00 more than the standard version. So, is the Ultimate Edition of EA FC 24 worth it? Let’s find out.
What is the difference between Ultimate and Standard editions of EA FC?
There are plenty of differences between the Ultimate and Standard versions of EA FC 24. There is a big caveat here though. Most of them are purely cosmetic or are also buyable using real-life currency after the release of the full game on Friday, September 29, 2023.
There are some benefits that are not available to purchase post-release, such as a whole week of early access to the game starting on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Full differences between Ultimate and Standard EA FC 24
At the heart of it, EA FC 24 will remain the same game between versions. Grabbing the Ultimate Edition could end up giving you a headstart in popular modes such as Pro Clubs and Ultimate Team. Here’s how that could happen in our full breakdown of the benefits of the Ultimate Edition:
| Benefit | Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition |
| Base game | Yes | Yes |
| Ultimate Team Cover Star (Erling Haaland) loan player item for 10 games | Yes | Yes |
| Two EA Ambassador Loan Player Picks for 5 games | Yes | Yes |
| One Clubs PlayStyles slot unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Player Career Personality points | Yes | Yes |
| One manager career 5-star coach | Yes | Yes |
| 7 days early access | No | Yes |
| 4,600 FC Points | No | Yes |
| Access to Nike MadReady promo | No | Yes |
| TOTW 1 Item | No | Yes |
| Nike x Ultimate Team Kit | No | Yes |
| UCL/UWCL hero item, available November 23* | No | Yes |
Is the EA FC 24 Ultimate Edition worth it?
In short, we feel as though it is worth it. The Ultimate Edition costs £99.99 / $99.99, and what you get for the £30 / $30 surcharge is absolutely worth it if you want to get a head start. In total, you get:
- Seven days early access
- 4,600 FC Points
- Access to Nike MadReady Promo
- Untradeable TOTW 1 Item
- Nike x Ultimate Team Kit
- UCL/UWCL hero item
4,600 FC Points on their own have a RRP of £39.99 / $39.99, meaning that it’s an easy decision to upgrade if you wish to grab a head start in Ultimate Team.
If you do not play Ultimate Team, then you might want to save yourself £30 / $30. If you choose to do that you will have to wait until the full release of the game on September 29. You risk some FOMO if your friends are all playing the game without you
EA FC 24 is the first EA Sports soccer simulator without the FIFA branding. It releases to the world on September 22, 2023 for Early Access and a week later for the full release. Stay tuned to esports.gg for all the latest EA FC news and guides.