The FIFA 21 Dual Entitlement is a program created by Electronic Arts that lets you upgrade for free from the current-generations consoles to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
FIFA 21 Dual Entitlement Program
Buy 1, Get 2
This year, EA SPORTS will deliver distinct FIFA 21 experiences across current and next-generation platforms. New innovations unlocked by the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, like blazing fast load times, deferred lighting and rendering, enhanced animation technology, off-ball humanisation, and more will take The World’s Game from visual to visceral, enabling you to Feel Next Level every time you step onto the pitch. Through partnerships with Sony and Microsoft, EA SPORTS will offer Dual Entitlement, creating ways for players who purchase either an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 to upgrade their copy of FIFA 21 from prior generation Xbox One or PlayStation 4 platforms at no additional cost. This means that you won’t need to buy FIFA 21 twice to upgrade your copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X. This offer will be in place all the way through the FIFA 21 season, up to the release of FIFA 22, so players can upgrade whenever they first purchase their new console within that period.
Here’s how Dual Entitlement will work in FIFA 21:
What is Dual Entitlement?
Once you have your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, Dual Entitlement enables you to upgrade your copy of FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or from Xbox One to Xbox Series X, at no extra cost.
How do I make sure I benefit from Dual Entitlement on my PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X?
If you purchase FIFA 21 for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, you’ll be able to upgrade your copy once you have the corresponding next-generation console (PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X) at no extra cost by downloading it to your console up until the launch of FIFA 22.
Do I have to purchase FIFA 21 digitally to benefit from Dual Entitlement?
The physical copy of FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 also includes your entitlement to download and play the PlayStation 5 version of the game (and Xbox One with Xbox Series X), so you’ll still be able to upgrade via Dual Entitlement if you purchase a next-generation console with a disc drive.
If you intend to buy a discless next-generation console, you will need to purchase FIFA 21 digitally to take advantage of the Dual Entitlement offer as physical discs cannot currently be used to upgrade to discless consoles.
Will my progress on PlayStation 4 transfer to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X?
All progress you make or content you acquire within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team (including players, items, coins, FIFA Points, match record, and leaderboard placement), as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 and back, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X and back. Progress within all other modes including Online Seasons, Co-Op Seasons, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, etc. will be specific to the console you are playing on and won’t transfer between consoles.
How does the Dual Entitlement upgrade work on next-generation consoles?
If you buy a physical copy of FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, you’ll be able to download and play FIFA 21 on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X from the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store at no extra cost once the game releases. You’ll need your FIFA 21 disc in the tray to play FIFA 21 on PlayStation 5 as physical discs cannot currently be used to upgrade to discless consoles.
If you buy a digital copy of FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, your copy of FIFA 21 on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X will be bundled with the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One copy, and you’ll be able to download and play FIFA 21 from the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store at no extra cost once it releases later this year.
If you buy a physical copy of FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One and upgrade to a discless PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S, you will need to contact EA support at help.ea.com to validate your purchase using your account information to receive your free* upgrade.
Once I upgrade can I go back to PlayStation 4 or Xbox One?
Yes, you’ll be able to play FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after taking advantage of the Dual Entitlement offer.
Any progress you make in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team and VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 and back, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X and back. Progress within all other modes including Online Seasons, Co-Op Seasons, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, etc. will be specific to the console you are playing on and won’t transfer between consoles.
What happens if I play FIFA 21 on a next-generation console before December 4th?
For players that boot up FIFA 21 on next-generation consoles in this time period, they will be experiencing the backward compatible versions of FIFA 21, with performance comparable to PS4 Pro (if playing on PS5), Xbox One S (if playing on Xbox Series S), and Xbox One X (if playing on Xbox Series X). This is the current generation version of the game, including all features and functionality. The next-generation experience of FIFA 21 will be experienced from December 4th.
What if I upgrade from PlayStation 4 to Xbox Series X, or Xbox One to PlayStation 5?
The Dual Entitlement upgrade is only available when you upgrade from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X.
Will my progress transfer if I go from PlayStation 4 to Xbox Series X, or Xbox One to PlayStation 5?
No, your progress in VOLTA FOOTBALL and FIFA 21 Ultimate Team will only transfer from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X.
Will I need a disc to play on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X?
FIFA 21 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will be a digital version of the game which you’ll be able to download once the game launches later this year. If you buy a physical copy of FIFA 21, you’ll need the disc to be inserted into your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X to be able to launch FIFA 21 on those consoles. If you intend to buy a discless console, you will need to purchase FIFA 21 digitally to take advantage of the Dual Entitlement offer as physical discs cannot currently be used to upgrade to discless consoles.
In summary:
– FIFA 21 will be released for current-gen (PS4, XB1, PC) and later for next-gen consoles (PS5 and XBX);
– If you buy FIFA 21 for current-gen, you will receive a free upgrade for next-gen;
– If you plan to buy a discless console, don’t buy the physical copy for the current-gen because it won’t be possible to upgrade;
– If you bought the FIFA 21 disc for the current-gen, you will need to insert it every time you want to play the next-gen version;
– Your FUT and Volta progress will carryover to the next-gen.