Electronic Arts has officially announced that EA Sports FC 25 will include the first-ever paid season pass in the history of its football franchise—marking a major shift in how rewards and progression are handled within the game.
Premium Season Pass Now Costs In-Game Currency or Real Money
To access the Premium Season Pass, players will need to spend either 500,000 in-game coins or 1,000 FC Points, which is equivalent to $10 USD. This is the first time EA’s football series has introduced a paid progression track of this kind.
What’s Inside the Season Pass?
The pass will offer 40 tiers of rewards, which include a variety of valuable items such as:
- Ultimate Team packs
- Evolution items
- Player cosmetics
- Exclusive player cards
One of the standout rewards is a 96-rated Immortal Icon version of Franck Ribery. Other exciting unlockables include:
- Flashback Kenny Lala
- TOTS (Team of the Season) cards for Dries Mertens, Lisandro Martínez, and Federico Chiesa.
A Major Shift: Tradeable Player Packs
In a notable change from previous battle passes, the player packs in this Premium Season Pass will now be tradeable. Traditionally, rewards from season passes were untradeable, limiting their use in the marketplace. This gives players more flexibility and value for their in-game efforts.
Free Pass Also Available
Alongside the new paid track, a free Season Pass will also be available, allowing all players to earn rewards without spending money. EA has been adding battle pass-like systems to its football games for a few years now, but this is the first time that a paid version is part of the system.
No Currency Rewards for Season Completion
Interestingly, the Premium Season Pass does not include any currency rewards for completing all 40 tiers. Many live-service games include this type of reward to allow dedicated players to unlock future passes for free, encouraging long-term play. EA’s decision not to follow this trend may affect how players perceive the value of the pass.
Team of the Season Event Coming Soon
EA is also preparing to launch the Team of the Season (TOTS) event for EA Sports FC, a multi-week celebration that highlights the top-performing footballers from the real-life season. This popular event offers special TOTS cards, challenges, and more for fans of Ultimate Team mode.
Final Thoughts
With the addition of a paid Season Pass, EA Sports FC 25 is taking a bold new direction that aligns more closely with other modern live-service games. While the premium pass offers attractive rewards, the lack of currency payouts and the price may lead to mixed reactions from fans. As always, time will tell how players respond to these new monetization strategies.
