Anticipation for EA Sports FC 26 is building, and recent leaks hint that fans might be stepping onto FC 26 Coins the pitch earlier than usual. While EA has not made any official announcements, the rumor mill—fueled by a known leaker—suggests an August release and a major overhaul to how crossplay functions in the game.

August 2025 Could Be Kickoff Time

According to Ahcanfut, a familiar name in the EA FC community, EA Sports FC 26: Ultimate Edition could launch on August 23, 2025. Based on past trends, the Standard Edition would likely follow a few days later, potentially August 30, in line with early access policies for premium versions.

This would mark a noticeable shift from the franchise’s typical late-September release window. An earlier launch could give players more time to adjust before in-game seasons and content updates begin, especially for competitive Ultimate Team players.

Crossplay Split: PC Left Out

Perhaps the most controversial part of the leak involves crossplay restrictions. In FC 25, cross-platform matchmaking allowed players on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation to compete against each other. But in FC 26, the rumored change would exclude PC players from playing with console users entirely.

Console crossplay would still remain intact—but only within the same generation. That means PS5 users can still match with Xbox Series players, while PS4 and Xbox One players are grouped separately.

The reason behind the split? Competitive balance. Some fans have complained that PC players have a slight advantage due to higher frame rates or modding possibilities, and this update could be EA’s answer to Fut 26 Coins those concerns.