Subscribers to EA Access on Xbox One and Origin Access on PC can now play 10 full hours of "FIFA 18" well in advance of the game's official release. The only restriction is that players will only be able to complete a portion of the game's story mode.
All progress made during the 10 hours will carry over to the full game, if purchased.
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"FIFA 18" features the second season of "The Journey," which continues the story of fictional main character Alex Hunter . Other elements to look forward to: legends playing a bigger role in Ultimate Team mode ; the promise of teams playing with more of their authentic defining styles; and a new animation system creating more fluid and realistic player movement on the pitch.
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Subscribers to EA Access — which costs $30 for a full year or $5 per month — will also receive 10 percent off all digital purchases and get unlimited play with EA's catalog of games from this generation in its Vault.
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For those on PlayStation 4 — where Sony has refused to allow the EA Access service — or anyone without a subscription on Xbox One or PC, there is a free demo available. It includes 12 clubs, four stadiums and a brief portion of "The Journey" story mode.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is featured on the cover of "FIFA 18." The game releases on Tuesday, Sept. 26, for those who purchase a special edition ($80 Ronaldo Edition or $100 Icon Edition) and Friday, Sept. 29, for anyone buying the standard $60 edition. Amazon is offering a Prime discount only on the Xbox One version of the Ronaldo Edition , cutting the price to $64.
Bryan Wiedey posts sports gaming news and analysis daily at Pastapadre.com, is co-founder of the sports gaming site HitThePass.com, hosts the "Press Row Podcast" and can be reached on Twitter @Pastapadre.