EA Sports FC introduces its inaugural paid battle pass
EA Sports FC 25 has launched its inaugural paid battle pass, following earlier trials of a complimentary version of this feature.
Coinciding with the game’s Team of the Season (TOTS) event, the company is offering a premium Season 7 pass priced at either 500,000 in-game Ultimate Team Coins or 1,000 FC Points (approximately £9).
Available starting today, April 24th, this 40-tier pass comes with various rewards, including tradeable packs, Season Point boosters, TOTS items, evolution consumables, and retro cosmetic upgrades. The highlight of the pass is an exclusive 96-rated Immortal Icon, Franck Ribery, renowned for his lengthy tenure at Bayern Munich.
In the announcement regarding the Premium Pass, EA emphasized that while this current version of the battle pass is fixed, they are eager to hear player feedback to enhance future experiences in FC.
Players are encouraged to voice their opinions through the EA Sports Discord or the official EA feedback portal.
Reactions on social media have been mixed. Some gamers argue that the value of the items included justifies the price, particularly noting that Ribery alone merits the investment. Conversely, others contend that Ultimate Team already demands substantial financial commitment, and adding yet another purchase detracts from the experience.
One user expressed disappointment over having exclusive players tied to the paid pass, labeling the move as overly greedy. They noted, “If it’s just packs, cosmetics, or kits, I’m sure most of the community wouldn’t mind. But locking a player like Ribery behind a paywall feels greedy.”
On the flip side, a Norwich City fan defended the decision, stating, “I don’t see the outrage; if that Ribery were part of a Squad Building Challenge, everyone would be happy spending 500k on it! Plus, you even get coins back from tradeable packs.”
In other news, EA Sports FC 25 received a three-star rating upon its release last year. Our reviewer remarked that, while it offers genuine differences on and off the pitch, it remains fundamentally similar to its predecessors.