How long does Early Release last?
The Early Release will be available for 3 full days. The download will be available in the US at 6 PM EST, and in Europe at 6PM CET on the 4th day to ensure that a full 72 hours is available to subscribers.
When does my Early Release time out?
The full game Early Release will be available for 3 full days. The download will be available in the US at 6 PM EST, and in Europe at 6PM CET on the 4th day to ensure that a full 72 hours is available to subscribers. For a complete list of available times, please visit EA SPORTS in the XBOX dashboard or the EA SPORTS Season Ticket page in the PlayStation®Store.
Why don't you just put the game for sale 3-days earlier?
We are providing a unique digital benefit for EA SPORTS Season Ticket customers, providing exclusive access directly downloadable to a console before other non-subscribers. Digital full-game early access provides access to the full game while the product is en route to retailers, and ultimately to store shelves, as well as avoids shipping delays for customers who purchase online.
Why can't I get a 3-day trial after the game has already started?
The Early Release program is intended to give our core EA SPORTS customers the benefit of playing games before all of their friends with an Early Release before purchasing the game at launch. Once the game is on store shelves, the early release will no longer be available.
With Early Release, do I have all of the functionality I have with the retail game?
Yes. The Early Release of each game will offer full functionality - including online play - with the exception of purchasing additional downloadable content and the Ultimate Team online game mode.
Do all of my achievements during Early Release follow me to my retail version of the game when I purchase it?
Yes. EA SPORTS Season Ticket subscribers will keep all achievements and progress gained within the Early Release of each game when you purchase the title at retail.