After the phenomenal performance at the Fifa World Cup, Kylian Mbappé, global football superstar has been announced as the new cover athlete for EA FC 27. Below is the press release.
Kylian Mbappé makes his franchise return to EA SPORTS FC™ as cover star for EA SPORTS FC™ 27
Today, Electronic Arts have announced global superstar Kylian Mbappé as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Edition. The French phenom returns to the franchise cover for the first time in four years to make his debut as an EA SPORTS FC™ cover star. Mbappé will also be featured as the new cover athlete for EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile.
“To be featured on the cover of an EA SPORTS FC title for the first time is a very special moment for me,” said Kylian Mbappé. “It’s an honour to continue my long-term relationship with the franchise in its latest chapter, alongside the players who have shaped its history. I can’t wait for everyone to experience FC 27.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kylian back to the franchise as the cover star of EA SPORTS FC 27,” said Jeff Sharma, Vice President, Franchise Strategy and Marketing at EA SPORTS FC. “Kylian’s achievements for both club and country have established him as one of the defining players of his generation. He embodies the ambition, creativity and global appeal that defines EA SPORTS FC Today, and we’re proud to continue our partnership with him as he returns to lead EA SPORTS FC 27.”
Since his move to Real Madrid in 2024, Mbappé has excelled, delivering at football’s highest level. He has finished as LALIGA EA SPORTS’ top scorer in each of his two seasons in Spain and claimed the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot after scoring 15 goals in the competition.
He has sustained that momentum at the international level with a series of standout performances for his country over the summer, further cementing his place among the world’s elite and earning his place on the cover of EA SPORTS FC 27.
This cover star reveal of Kylian Mbappé kicks off a week of announcements for EA SPORTS FC 27, including the gameplay trailer reveal on YouTube which will go live at 09:00 PDT / 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST on Thursday, July 23.
Looks like Sony is gearing up to start the summer off with a bang with this month’s Playstation Plus titles. Want to be a tiny child, play the worlds game, brawl out, or be a space knight?
June’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup packs a multiplayer punch as you solve big problems as miniaturized folk in the cooperative adventure Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, or team up to take down vicious hordes in the sci-fi thrills of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Feeling feisty? Slug it out with iconic cartoon characters in the fun brawler Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2.
All three titles will be available to all PlayStation Plus members* from Tuesday June 2 until Monday July 6, and PlayStation Plus members can also enjoy a game of football thanks to EA Sports FC 26, which will remain available as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game through June 16!
Read on to find out more.
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition | PS5, PS4
Shrink down and survive in a perilous, creature-filled backyard. Mysteriously shrunken down to the size of an ant, your intrepid young adventurer must fight for survival as they experience the backyard from an entirely new perspective. Explore a vast garden environment alone, or with the aid of up to three friends in online multiplayer, and gather the resources you need to build shelter and craft armour and weapons to protect yourself from the creatures that populate the backyard. As you progress, you’ll uncover the truth behind your tiny transformation and find out what it takes to return to your original size.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 | PS5, PS4
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 lets you duke it out with the biggest and best fighting character roster yet, including all new characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Squidward Tentacles, Jimmy Neutron, and more. Play solo or fight online and choose your favorite brawlers, master their unique move sets, and use all-new powerful Supers to land the finishing blow with friends or across a unique, roguelike player campaign!
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | PS5
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new four player co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. Built on the legacy of Vermintide 2’s best-in-class melee combat, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces intense WH40K gunplay to the mix. Master the balance between ranged and melee combat as you fight through a slew of enemies. Feel the impact of each swipe, swing, and slice of a chainsword, or fry some flesh with a lasgun.
EA Sports FC 26 | PS5, PS4
EA Sports FC 26, originally announced as part of the PS Plus May Monthly Games lineup, will remain available as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game through June 16.
PlayStation Plus members also receive a EA Sports FC 26 PlayStation Plus Icons Pack*** as a special add-on entitlement, redeemable during the game’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games residency.
Last chance to add May’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games to your library
PlayStation Plus members have until Tuesday, June 2, to add Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols to their game library.
*PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day for more information.
**Requires EA Sports FC 26 & all game updates.
***EA FC 26 PlayStation Plus Icons Pack can be redeemed via its product page on PlayStation Store, with the content then available in-game.
Get ready, PlayStation Plus members, because a fantastic lineup of games is here to supercharge your May! Starting May 7th, you’ll have access to four incredible titles to add to your collection.
Dominate the Pitch in EA Sports FC 24 (PS4 & PS5)
Lace up your boots and prepare for the most realistic football experience ever in EA Sports FC 24. Feel the flow of the game like never before with cutting-edge technology, authentic rosters from the world’s top leagues, and both men’s and women’s UEFA Champions League action.
Master Precision Platforming in Ghostrunner 2 (PS5)
The fast-paced, one-hit-kill action of Ghostrunner returns in this intense sequel. Slice through a cyberpunk future with refined combat, expansive non-linear levels, and exciting new gameplay modes.
Unravel Secrets in Tunic (PS4 & PS5)
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Tunic, a charming isometric game filled with intricate puzzles and hidden treasures. Explore a vast world, conquer challenging enemies, and discover the secrets locked within its missing manual pages.
Continue the Fight in Destiny 2: Lightfall (PS4 & PS5)
Destiny 2 expands with Lightfall, taking Guardians to a neon-drenched metropolis on Neptune. Face off against the Shadow Legion, explore the wonders of Neomuna, and wield the power of the new Strand subclass.
Bonus: Kickstart Your Football Ultimate Team
PlayStation Plus members can also grab the PlayStation Plus Football Ultimate Team Starter Pack for EA Sports FC 24. This pack includes top-rated players and a legendary loan player to bolster your squad.
Don’t Miss Out on April’s Games!
As a reminder, you only have until May 6th to download April’s PlayStation Plus titles: Immortals of Aveum, Minecraft Legends, and Skul: The Hero Slayer.
Dive into these fantastic games and enjoy another month of incredible PlayStation Plus benefits!
Word. EA finally did it. After months of speculation, they unveiled the new brand for their popular soccer/futbol game. The new name is EA Sports FC, and it’s replacing the FIFA name that’s been used for the past 30 years.
EA Sports FC will feature all the same content that fans have come to expect from the FIFA series, including authentic leagues, teams, and players. But it will no longer be associated with FIFA, the world governing body for soccer.
This change comes after EA and FIFA couldn’t reach a new licensing agreement. FIFA was reportedly asking for too much money, and EA wasn’t willing to meet its demands. As a result, EA Sports FC will be the first game in the series to not be officially licensed by FIFA.
Despite this change, EA Sports is confident that EA Sports FC will be a success. The company has said that it will continue to invest heavily in the game, and it’s confident that fans will love the new name and branding.
EA Sports FC is set to be released in the summer of 2023. It will be available on all major platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) unveiled a first glimpse of the interactive future of football, with EA SPORTS FC™ revealing its new brand vision, identity and logo. FC will become EA SPORTS’ platform to create, innovate and grow new football experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of fans through console, mobile, online and esports products.
Join the Club. Sign up at easports.com/fc Credit: EA SPORTS
Over the coming days, the EA SPORTS FC brand will debut in more than 100 matches across the biggest leagues in the world. Football fans will see the new brand identity in the wild for the first time through EA SPORTS partners, including the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, WSL, NWSL, CONMEBOL and more. Voices from across the world of global football are joining EA SPORTS to begin a new era for the game, with hundreds of leagues, teams, brands and athletes sharing the EA SPORTS FC logo through their platforms today.
“This is where the story of EA SPORTS FC begins. We’re building on 30 years of leadership and history creating experiences that bring the global football community together, and continuing to take it into a fan-first future,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP & GM, EA SPORTS FC. “EA SPORTS FC will be a symbol for the sport, a symbol of innovation and change, and we’re energized to show our fans more about the future in July.”
The new brand takes its design inspiration directly from the beautiful game and a dominant shape in football culture that represents the sport in multiple dimensions, triangles. From passing techniques to set plays, the shape has also been woven into the DNA of EA SPORTS football experiences for decades; from the isometric angles of our very first 8-bit experiences and the triangular polygons that make up every pixel of our most modern games, as well the iconic player indicator symbol that appears above every athlete in every match. You can learn more about the brand identity and design language, here.
EA SPORTS has defined interactive football for 30 years and built a global football community of more than 150 million across multiple platforms – a community that EA SPORTS FC will now continue to grow alongside partners who share a common goal of a fan-first future of football. Built on a foundation of inclusivity and innovation, fans will experience unrivaled authenticity with access to more than 19,000 fully licensed players, 700 teams and 30 leagues, with the support of over 300 global football partners that will allow further expansion into areas including both women’s and grassroots football.
Fans can sign up at easports.com/fc to Join the Club and be one of the first to learn more, ahead of detailed product updates coming this July.
Partner Quotes
Premier League
Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, said: “Through our long-standing partnership with EA SPORTS, we are able to bring fans around the world closer to the Premier League and we recognise the importance of the next generation in growing the future of football. We look forward to the relationship evolving through the launch of EA SPORTS FC, whether that’s bringing in developments in the ePremier League, opening new football pitches to benefit communities in the UK, or providing fans with exciting in-game experiences.”
LaLiga
“We pride ourselves on driving innovation in football, and our partnership with EA SPORTS FC exemplifies that mission,” said Javier Tebas, President of LaLiga. “EA SPORTS FC will be a hub for positive growth in football, and we will continue striving for new and innovative ways for fans to authentically engage with LaLiga matches.”
NWSL
“The NWSL’s 2022 partnership agreement with EA SPORTS was not only a monumental moment for women’s soccer, but also a long-term vision and investment,” said Jessica Berman, Commissioner for the NWSL. “The next chapter of The World’s Game is reliant on recognition of the amazing talent and impact that leagues like the NWSL offer to every type of football fan, and EA SPORTS FC will do just that and more.”
Bundesliga
“Fans around the world can discover and make life-long connections with clubs and players through video games, and it is crucial that top football leagues such as the Bundesliga are utilizing the best platforms to engage with this group of supporters,” said Peer Naubert, Chief Marketing Officer, Bundesliga International. “Our ongoing partnership with EA SPORTS allows us to do exactly this through EA SPORTS FC, and we hope our fans are as excited as we are for the future of football.”
CONMEBOL
“Fans are the backbone of global football, and a win for them is a win for the sport as a whole,” said Juan Emilio Roa, Marketing and Commercial Director for CONMEBOL. “By partnering with EA SPORTS FC, we are presenting fans with the best way to experience CONMEBOL football off the field and the ability to join a club that prides itself on inclusivity and advancement of the game we all love.”
Barclays Women’s Super League
“For football to advance, the elevation and equality of women’s football needs to be a focus,” said Navin Singh, Commercial Director at The Football Association. “EA SPORTS FC will provide fans with an unmatched women’s gaming experience that highlights the importance and impact of women’s football. We know that fans have been asking for more opportunities to engage with the Barclays WSL, and EA SPORTS FC provides an answer.”
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