The buzz surrounding EA Sports FC 26 is heating up, and new rumors suggest fans won't have to FC 26 Coins  wait until fall to dive in. A credible leak hints at an earlier-than-usual launch window and some surprising changes to how crossplay will work in the latest installment of EA's flagship football franchise.

EA FC 26 May Arrive in August

Traditionally, EA Sports drops its football titles toward the end of September. However, known leaker Ahcanfut claims the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 26 is set to launch on August 23, 2025. If accurate, this represents a significant shift in the series' release cadence.

Players who opt for the Standard Edition may have to wait about a week longer—possibly until August 30, based on previous early access patterns. Though EA has yet to confirm anything officially, Ahcanfut's track record with EA FC leaks makes this worth watching.

Multi-Platform Availability, Including Switch 2

The leak also reinforces that EA Sports FC 26 will continue to support a broad range of systems. Expect it on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Additionally, there are whispers that both Nintendo Switch and the rumored Switch 2 will receive versions of the game, extending its reach to both current and next-gen hardware.

A trailer reveal is reportedly coming by the end of May, which would officially kick off the game's marketing cycle.

Crossplay Is Changing

One of the biggest rumored changes? Crossplay limitations. In EA Sports FC 25, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players could compete together. That may not be the case in FC 26. The leak claims PC players will no longer have access to crossplay with consoles—a move likely aimed at minimizing unfair advantages related to mods, latency, and hardware discrepancies.

Console players will still have access to crossplay, but only with others on the same console generation (i.e., PS5 can play with Xbox Series X|S, but not PS4).

Final Thoughts

While unconfirmed, the leak paints an exciting picture: EA Sports FC 26 could arrive earlier than usual, span a huge variety of platforms, and implement one of the most requested crossplay changes. Fans should keep an eye on buy FIFA 26 Coins the official EA Sports channels in the coming weeks—if this leak holds true, big news is just around the corner.