FC 25 BETA

FC 25 Beta provides an opportunity for a select group of players to test the game before it is officially released to the wider public
FC 25 Beta

FC 25 Closed Beta


Every year, EA allows players to test the new title before it goes out, so they can give feedback about potential anomalies and suggest changes. It isn’t the final version and doesn’t include all new features and game modes, but it already gives a solid idea about what the game will look like.

Players selected for the FC 25 Beta receive an invitation to the Kick-Off, Learn to Play, Online Seasons, Co-Op Seasons, Online Friendlies, and, at least, one of the other game modes: Club (former Pro Clubs), Career Mode, VOLTA FOOTBALL and Ultimate Team. In the first days, they are limited to the game modes assigned to them, but from August 19, all game modes are unlocked, and they are free to play whatever they want.

The lucky users who get invited to test the game are required to offer feedback so that EA Sports can tweak the game and fix any last-minute bugs before the official release. They can do it in a forum created for the purpose, where the only people who have access to it are the invited registered players.

The closed beta is like a big test for the developer team, so they may ask to test something specifically. For example, in Ultimate Team game mode, players receive credits and are asked to use them to buy packs.

FC 25 Beta Release Date


All release times are indicated in the UK time zone.

Release Date End Date
FC 25 08/08/2024 18:00 Thu 29/08/2024 18:00 Thu
FC 24 10/08/2023 18:00 Thu 31/08/2023 18:00 Thu
FIFA 23 11/08/2022 18:00 Thu 02/09/2022 23:59 Thu
FIFA 22 12/08/2021 18:00 Thu 02/09/2021 18:00 Thu
FIFA 21 14/08/2020 19:00 Fri 01/09/2020 19:00 Tue
FIFA 20 09/08/2019 17:00 Fri 21/08/2019 18:00 Wed
FIFA 19 10/08/2018 17:00 Fri 22/08/2018 18:00 Wed
FIFA 18 10/08/2017 17:00 Thu 20/08/2017 18:00 Sun
FIFA 17 18/08/2016 17:00 Thu 28/08/2016 18:00 Sun
FIFA 16 13/08/2015 17:00 Thu 23/08/2015 18:00 Sun
FIFA 15 15/08/2014 17:00 Fri 25/08/2014 18:00 Mon
FIFA 14 02/09/2013 17:00 Mon 12/09/2013 18:00 Thu
FIFA 13 12/09/2012 18:00 Wed 19/09/2012 18:00 Wed
Release dates for FC 25 are estimated

How to be Selected


To improve your chances of being invited, follow these steps:

Update Your Contact Preferences
  1. Go to the EA website;
  2. Click in the top-right avatar icon and login into your account;
  3. Click again in your avatar and select [Account Settings];
  4. Go to [Email Preferences] and check the box ‘Yes, email me about products, news, events and promotions consistent with EA Privacy and Cookie Policy’;
  5. Confirm that FC 24 and Ultimate Team are both checked in the [Preferred Games] box (if you can’t see them, click on [Add More]);
  6. Check your [Preferred Platforms];
  7. Click on the [Update] button at the bottom of the page.
EA Preferences

Update Your Game Tester Program
  1. After updating your contact preferences, click in the [Community Playtesting] button;
  2. Follow the instructions to sign up.

FC 25 Beta Code


Selected FC players, who opted in to get EA emails, will get an email at their inbox that’s linked to their EA account. Because of limited space, not everyone will get an email which includes a FC 25 Beta code.

In order to be eligible, there are a few basic requirements you have to meet:

  • You must be, at least, 18 years old;
  • You must have a PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch console;
  • You must have played FC 24 regularly;
  • You’ll need to have an Internet connection;
  • You’ll need to accept the User and the FC 25 Beta Agreement;
  • You’ll need an online connection and an active subscription to Xbox Live Gold, PlayStation Plus, or Nintendo Switch Online to play.
If you fulfilled these requirements, then you have chances to be invited. Generally speaking, the selection process is random, but you can improve your chances if you are based in the UK or North America, if you update your contact preferences, and if you participate in the game tester program , as explained before.

Beta Invitation Date


All release times are indicated in the UK time zone.

Batch 1 Batch 2
FC 25 07/08/2024 18:00 Wed 19/08/2024 18:00 Mon
FC 24 09/08/2023 18:00 Wed 21/08/2023 18:00 Mon
FIFA 23 10/08/2022 18:00 Wed 24/08/2022 18:00 Wed
FIFA 22 11/08/2021 18:00 Wed 25/08/2021 18:00 Wed
FIFA 21 12/08/2020 18:00 Wed 26/08/2020 18:00 Wed
FIFA 20 08/08/2019 18:00 Thu
FIFA 19 08/08/2018 18:00 Wed
FIFA 18 09/08/2017 18:00 Wed
FIFA 17 02/08/2016 18:00 Tue
FIFA 16 27/07/2015 18:00 Mon
FIFA 15 11/08/2014 18:00 Mon
FIFA 14 26/08/2013 18:00 Mon
FIFA 13 12/09/2012 18:00 Wed
Release dates for FC 25 are estimated
Frequently Asked Questions
It is expected to go out on August 8 and lasts for around three weeks.
You need to be invited and dowload the game.
You can only play the game modes that are unlocked to you. Still, even if you haven’t been selected to test UT, you will have a chance to try it in the last week when all game modes are released for everyone (from August 19).
If you get invited, most likely it will be for the game modes you play most. However, this doesn’t happen all the time.
It’s only available in English. That’s one of the reasons why only players from countries in which English is the native language are invited more often.
The file you have to download is 39 to 42 Gb, no matter the game modes for which you have been selected.
No. Generally speaking, the players and ratings used in the FC24 Closed Beta are the ones from FC 24. Even if you find differences, it doesn’t mean that those ratings will be used on the final game release.
No progress made on the FC 25 Beta carries over to the final game. As soon as the final version is released, everything is reset.
For players, it’s their first opportunity to experience the new title, but for EA, it holds much greater significance. FC 24 is a highly complex project that amalgamates various game modes developed over the years. Different teams are responsible for specific components of the game, which may or may not be integrated into the final product based on deadlines, quality, and other economic and strategic factors. This means these teams aren’t always focused on the next title.

Comprehensive testing of the entire project is essential to ensure it functions correctly. That’s why Electronic Arts typically invites a group of volunteers to test the game. After making adjustments based on initial feedback, the Alpha version is released. The official game release occurs at the end of September, often accompanied by an update intended to rectify any issues identified after the physical copies are printed. In between all of this lies the Beta testing phase.
To receive a code, you need to have been selected. Pay attention to your mailbox to see if you were invited. Only selected players can play the Beta.
Only players who were invited will be able to play the FC25 Beta. EA will send two batches of codes: the first on the second week of August, right before the Beta release date, and the other one two weeks later. Usually, it is available to preload for beta testers 24 hours before the opening date.
Follow these two simple steps:

Update Your Contact Preferences
This will inform EA that you are available to receive emails from them and eventually the FC 25 Beta invitation

  1. Go to the EA website;
  2. Click in the top-right avatar icon and login into your account;
  3. Click in the avatar again and select [Account Settings];
  4. Go to [Email Preferences] and check the box ‘Yes, email me about products, news, events and promotions consistent with EA Privacy and Cookie Policy’;
  5. Confirm that FC 24 and Ultimate Team are both checked on the [Preferred Games] box (if you can’t see them, click in [Add More]);
  6. Check your [Preferred Platforms];
  7. Click on the [Update] button at the bottom of the page.

Update Your Game Tester Program
This will inform EA that you are available to test FC and other games

  1. After updating your contact preferences, click in the [Community Playtesting] button;
  2. Follow the instructions to sign up.
There is not much more you can do. Your odds aren’t higher if you live close to EA offices, played thousands of FC 24 matches or are a professional player. Game advisors cannot authorize and provide email invites if you did not receive one. Be aware that updating your contact preferences and your game test program may help but does not guarantee you an invite.
Before anything else you need to be invited. The email sent to you includes a unique Beta code that you will use to download the game.

PlayStation
  1. Select the PlayStation Store icon from the home screen;
  2. Select [More] and then [Redeem Code];
  3. Select [Account Settings];
  4. Enter the 12-character code and start the download.
Xbox
  1. Go to [Games] under [Store];
  2. Select [More] and then [Redeem Code];
  3. Select [Use a Code] and sign in if prompted;
  4. Enter the 25-character code and start the download.
You must receive a direct invitation to participate in the FC 25 Beta. It’s not available for purchase or transfer between players. Each Beta code is uniquely generated for a specific player and cannot be shared or used on other accounts. If you come across offers to purchase Beta invitations, please be aware that they are not legitimate, as these invitations are always linked to the Origin account of the owner.
Keep a close eye on your email inbox, the one associated with your EA account, to check if you’ve received an invitation. Be sure to check all your email folders, including spam. If you’ve changed your email address or no longer have access to the one linked to your account, update your email information to ensure you receive notifications.

EA sends all Beta-related communications from [email protected]. It’s important to mark this address as a safe sender to ensure you receive their emails. Additionally, periodically review your spam, junk, or social folders to avoid missing any important messages from [email protected]. Always exercise caution and never trust emails from a different domain or share your login credentials
When players accept the invitation, they are required to adhere to the terms of the closed beta agreement, which includes a confidentiality clause. This clause prohibits participants from sharing any information about the game outside of the designated forum. Additionally, live streaming and capturing images of closed beta gameplay are strictly prohibited and in violation of the rules.
If you don’t fulfil the confidentiality term, you will lose access to the current beta and to any other, that’s released afterwards. Other measures can be taken for more serious cases, like copyright claims and permanent bans.