Anticipation for EA Sports FC 26 is growing, with recent leaks suggesting fans could be on the pitch earlier than usual. While EA has yet to make any official announcements, rumors sparked by FC 26 Coins a well-known leaker suggest the game will be released in August, with significant improvements to in-game cross-platform functionality.
 
August 2025 could be the kick-off time
 
According to Ahcanfut, a well-known figure in the EA FC community, EA Sports FC 26: Ultimate Edition will launch on August 23, 2025. Based on past trends, the standard edition could follow a few days later, possibly August 30, to fit in with the premium version's early access policy.
 
This would mark a notable departure from the series' usual late September release schedule. An early release could give players more time to adjust before the game's seasons and content updates begin, especially for competitive Ultimate Team players.
 
Cross-platform play split: PC left out in the cold
 
Perhaps the most controversial part of the leak concerns cross-platform play restrictions. In FC 25, cross-platform matchmaking allowed players on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation to compete against each other. But in FC 26, rumored changes will prevent PC players from playing with console players altogether.
 
Console cross-platform play will remain intact—but only within the same generation. This means PS5 users can still match with Xbox Series players, while PS4 and Xbox One players are grouped separately.
 
What's 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 response to those concerns.
 
Multi-platform availability and trailer timing
 
The leak also suggests that the game will be released widely on both old and new console generations, including PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and possibly Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
 
Additionally, Ahcanfut claims that gameplay or a trailer could be released in late May, which is in line with EA's usual pre-summer showcase strategy.
 
Take it with a grain of salt
 
Though Akanfurt has proven reliable in the past, these details remain unofficial. EA Sports has yet to confirm or deny the leak, and internal plans could change before the release window arrives.
 
Still, if the August release and cross-platform remaster are accurate, EA Sports FC 26 could shake up the competitive landscape and bring a long-requested change to the lives of buy EA FC 26 Coins .