The FIFA 22 Dual Entitlement is a program created by Electronic Arts that lets you upgrade for free from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Pre-ordering the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition will enable you to benefit from Dual Entitlement, which lets you upgrade your copy of FIFA 22 from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S at no additional cost.
FIFA 22 Dual Entitlement Program
Once again, EA SPORTS will deliver distinct experiences across current and next-generation platforms. New innovations unlocked by the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will feature on the new consoles. 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 22 from prior generation Xbox One or PlayStation 4 platforms at no additional cost. This means that you won’t need to buy FIFA 22 twice to upgrade your copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X. Contrary to what happened last year, this offer is not valid for the standard edition. The FIFA 22 Dual Entitlement Program only works if you pre-order the Ultimate Edition.
Here’s how Dual Entitlement will work in FIFA 22:
What is Dual Entitlement?
Once you have your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, Dual Entitlement enables you to upgrade your copy of FIFA 22 on PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or from Xbox One to Xbox Series X, at no extra cost.
When does FIFA 22 launch?
FIFA 22 launches worldwide on October 1, 2021. Pre-ordering the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition gives you up to four days early access which will enable you to play from September 27, 2021.
How do I make sure I benefit from Dual Entitlement on my PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S?
If you buy the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition and start playing on 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|S) by downloading it to your new console.
Does everyone get Dual Entitlement with the purchase of FIFA 22?
Dual Entitlement is only available with the purchase of the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition. The Standard Edition of FIFA 22 does not include Dual Entitlement.
That means if you purchase FIFA 22 Standard Edition on PS4 and upgrade to PS5 later, you would need to purchase the PS5 version of the game to play.
Do I have to purchase FIFA 22 digitally to benefit from Dual Entitlement?
Yes, you will need to purchase the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition which is only available digitally to take advantage of the Dual Entitlement offer.
Does Dual Entitlement give me access to both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of FIFA 22, or both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of FIFA 22?
Yes, with Dual Entitlement you’ll be able to access and play both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 version of FIFA 22 on your PlayStation 5, or both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S version of FIFA 22 on your Xbox Series X|S. You can switch back and forth between each version of the game, providing they are both installed on your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.
Does my progress in FIFA 22 carry over from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S?
All progress you make or content you acquire within FIFA 22 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|S 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. Progression in all other modes will not transfer and stays specific to the specific console version of FIFA 22 that you are playing on.
Once I upgrade can I go back to PlayStation 4 or Xbox One?
Yes, you’ll be able to play FIFA 22 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One after taking advantage of the Dual Entitlement offer.
Any progress you make in FIFA 22 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.
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 22 Ultimate Team will only transfer from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X.
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.
Can I play the PlayStation 4 version of FIFA 22 on my PlayStation 5, or the Xbox One version on my Xbox Series X|S?
Yes, you can download and play the PlayStation 4 version of FIFA 22 on your PlayStation 5, and the Xbox One version of FIFA 22 on your Xbox Series X|S.
Will PlayStation 5 players be able to match up and play against PlayStation 4 players? What about Xbox Series X|S players with Xbox One?
You will be able to match up with and against other players based on the version of FIFA 22 that you are playing. If you are playing the PlayStation 4 version of FIFA 22 you will be able to match up and play with and against other players who are playing on the same version of FIFA 22, regardless of whether they are playing on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. The same is true for the Xbox One version of FIFA 22, where you will be able to match up and play with and against other players who are playing the same version on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S. If you are playing the PlayStation 5 version of FIFA 22, you will only be able to match up with and play against other players who are playing the PlayStation 5 version. The same is true for the Xbox Series X|S version of FIFA 22, where only players on Xbox Series X|S will be able to play each other.
Will my pre-order content from PlayStation 4 or Xbox One carry over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S?
If you redeemed pre-order content in FIFA 22 on PlayStation 4 you will continue to be able to receive and access that content, when using the same account, in FIFA 22 on PlayStation 5. If you pre-ordered FIFA 22 on PlayStation 4, but waited to play the game first on PlayStation 5, you will still receive the content on the applicable account.
If you redeemed pre-order content in FIFA 22 on Xbox One, you will continue to be able to receive and access that content, when using the same account, in FIFA 22 on Xbox Series X|S. If you pre-ordered FIFA 22 on Xbox One, but waited to play the game first on Xbox X|S, you will still receive the content on the applicable account.
In summary:
– The FIFA 22 Dual Entitlement Program is only available for pre-orders and is not valid for the standard edition;
– Your FUT and Volta progress will carryover to the next-gen.