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EA Sports FC 26 is now on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, timed with The World's Game World Cup update. The edition includes a 48-team international tournament mode with 53 licensed national teams (41 in the World Cup 2026), plus true-to-life stadiums. Players can unlock FC 26 achievements across both Xbox One and Series X|S as they lead their nations and engage with upcoming World Cup-themed content.
Xbox Game Pass continues to expand with day-one and upcoming titles across cloud, console, and PC, featuring Junkster today, Call of Duty: Vanguard next week, EA Sports FC 26 via EA Play, Abyssus, RV There Yet?, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, plus ongoing additions like The Elder Scrolls Online on PC and Sea of Thieves Season 20. The hub also notes EA Play Early Access for College Football 27, in-game reward programs, games leaving at month’s end, and various platform-specific releases—encouraging players to stay tuned for the latest updates.
Sony extends the PS Plus Essential claim window for EA Sports FC 26 by two weeks, moving it into June 16, 2026, while May’s games Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols rotate out on June 2. PS Plus Essential owners keep redeemed games, and the extension includes starter Ultimate Team packs (Gold Starting XI Pack + 3 Iconic Players Picks). The move aligns with World Cup timing and Days of Play promotions, offering a boost for new subscribers.
EA SPORTS FC 26 reclaims the UK boxed chart crown, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream returning to No. 2 and Pragmata dropping from 10 to 28 despite having surpassed 2 million sales globally; the full top 40 is charted with platform splits, and Saros also slips down the rankings.
Sony’s PS Plus Essential for May 2026 includes EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. FC 26 is the headliner but many subscribers may already own it; Wuchang has seen improvements since launch, and Nine Sols is praised as a strong Metroidvania. Public polls show a mixed-to-positive reception with many voters split or undecided.
Sony revealed the PS Plus free games for May 2026: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols, available to claim starting May 5 with an EA Sports FC 26 Icons Pack; don’t forget to claim April’s freebies before they expire.
EA Sports FC 26 leads the UK charts, but Super Mario Bros. Wonder re-enters the Top 10 at #8 thanks to Switch 2, which accounts for 63% of Switch-related sales (Switch 1 37%). Pokemon Pokopia stays at #6, while Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem rise to #2 and #3. Requiem still sells best on PC/PS5, with Switch 2 sales ahead of Xbox Series X|S on the chart.
Mario Tennis Fever debuts strongly in the UK physical charts by landing at No. 2, just behind EA Sports FC 26, with several new entries entering the top 5–6 (Mario Kart World at No. 3, Reanimal at No. 4, The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy at No. 5, and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties at No. 6). Switch 2 titles are factoring into the mix, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe slips from the top 10, and the full Top 40 with platform breakdowns is provided.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined debuts at #4 in the UK charts with a strong Switch performance (Switch 2 at 37%, Switch 1 at 22%), while EA Sports FC 26 climbs to #1 and Nioh 3 enters at #3; the list shows a heavy Switch presence and several Nintendo titles in the top ranks.
Xbox Free Play Days run January 15–18, letting all Xbox members try EA SPORTS FC 26, Madden NFL 26, EA SPORTS College Football 26 and NHL 26, with F1 25, UFC 5 and EA SPORTS PGA TOUR available to Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members; players can preview upgraded athletes (Toni Kroos in FC 26, Cam Skattebo in Madden 26, Alyssa Thompson and Ellie Carpenter in FC 26) and then purchase at limited-time discounts while keeping Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers can play EA Sports FC 26 for free during January 15–18 as part of Free Play Days. Premium is offered at $1 for 14 days and Essential at $1 for 30 days, while Ultimate remains $30/month. FC 26 led 2025 console revenue through November and earned a 7/10 in GameSpot's review, praised as the series’ best recent installment with some flaws; the promo features a Toni Kroos video.
Circana’s 2025 PS Store data shows sports games dominating downloads in both North America/Canada and Europe, with NBA 2K26 top in NA/CA and EA Sports FC 26 leading Europe; Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 falls to #7 in both regions, while Battlefield 6 performs well (No.2 NA, No.5 Europe). Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V remain strong, and new arrivals like Arc Raiders, Ghost of Yotei, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 crack into NA lists. For PS4, Red Dead Redemption 2 leads in both territories with GTA V and other evergreen titles also ranking highly. Beat Saber dominates PSVR2, Fortnite remains the top free-to-play title, and the data cover PS Store downloads through November 2025, excluding other platforms.
Sony reveals the 2025 PS5 download charts split by North America and Europe, with sports titles leading in both regions (NBA 2K26 NA, EA Sports FC 26 EU). Forza Horizon 5 performs best in Europe (4th) but 14th in NA, and it even outsells Ghost of Yotei there; GTA V and Minecraft remain fixtures of the list, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 misses the top five and several anticipated titles (e.g., Hollow Knight: Silksong, Death Stranding 2) did not make the cut.
EA Sports FC 26 has overtaken Pokémon Legends: Z-A to top the UK charts, with the latter dropping to second place. The new Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake debuted at number 6, and several Switch titles remain in the top ten, reflecting ongoing platform popularity. The charts highlight the competitive landscape of recent game releases in the UK.
EA Sports FC 26 is the best in years, featuring two distinct gameplay styles for different modes, significant improvements in realism and responsiveness, and engaging career and Ultimate Team modes, making it a highly enjoyable football game despite some mode similarities to previous versions.