Revealed: Exciting EA Sports FC 24 Release Time for Standard & Early Access - Get Ready to Score Big!

2023 marks the first year in over 35 years without a new FIFA game release. However, as one era comes to a close, another begins with the highly anticipated launch of EA Sports FC 24, the first installment of EA's new football franchise. It's an understatement to say that fans are thrilled.

From what we gather, not much has changed besides the name of the series. The game still holds licenses for all major leagues and offers the beloved game modes and match types that fans have grown to love. Nonetheless, eager fans are anxiously awaiting the official release date of EA Sports FC 24 to experience it firsthand and verify these details.

Updated September 28, 2023, by Tom Bowen: While some fortunate players have already had the opportunity to enjoy the game for approximately a week, the release date of EA Sports FC 24 still holds great significance for others. For those who have pre-ordered the standard edition, the timing of the EA Sports FC 24 release actually varies depending on their local time zone, as is the case with many games. To facilitate the process of determining exactly when players can begin their gaming experience based on their location around the globe, the following guide has been revised.

EA Sports FC 24 Release Time (Standard Edition)

The EA Sports FC 24 release time varies slightly depending on the region. In most places, it is available at midnight local time on September 29. However, American countries can access the game at midnight EDT, while European, African, and Middle-Eastern countries can start playing at midnight CEST. Asian and Oceanic countries, on the other hand, will kick off their gameplay at midnight JST. Preloads for the game have already started in all regions, which is good news considering the game's hefty file size of 47.8 GB on PC and next-gen consoles. The Switch version, though, is comparatively smaller with only 26.9 GB, but it offers less content.

EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition Release Time (Early Access)

Purchasing the Ultimate Edition grants players the opportunity to start playing EA Sports FC 24 up to seven days in advance. Early Access players will have the game unlocked at midnight EDT on September 22, which translates to 05:00 BST, 06:00 CST, and 14:00 AEST. For those residing west of New York and Toronto, the game will actually be accessible on September 21, starting from 21:00 PDT and 22:00 CST respectively. The reasoning behind the fixed release time for Early Access remains unclear, but it does explain why the Ultimate Edition offers "up to" seven days of early access instead of a precise seven days.

EA Sports FC 24 will be available on PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.