EA Launches Free FC 26 Preview Mode with Classic Squads

EA Sports has introduced a new free preview mode for its latest title, EA FC 26, allowing players to experience select game modes without any cost. This initiative includes access to ten iconic squads featuring legendary players from various leagues, enhancing the excitement for fans eager to test the game before purchasing.

The preview mode offers a limited but engaging selection of features. Players can participate in Kick-Off Mode with a choice of top clubs, as well as Clubs Rush, which allows for limited progression. Additionally, a Learn to Play tutorial aims to help newcomers familiarize themselves with the game’s mechanics. For those who opt to buy the full version, any progress made during the preview will carry over, eliminating the need to start anew.

According to the official press release, the EA SPORTS FC 26 Showcase will be available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Notably absent from the announcement is any mention of the Nintendo Switch or its anticipated successor, the Switch 2, raising questions among fans of those platforms.

Classic XI Teams Highlight Legendary Players

The ten Classic XI Teams included in the preview mode feature a mix of iconic players from various eras and leagues. Below is a summary of the squads available for players to explore:

– **Bayern Munich**
– Manuel Neuer (GK)
– Philipp Lahm (DF)
– Franz Beckenbauer (DF)
– Lucio (DF)
– Bixente Lizarazu (DF)
– Bastian Schweinsteiger (MF)
– Lothar Matthäus (MF)
– Jamal Musiala (MF)
– Thomas Müller (FW)
– Franck Ribéry (FW)

– **Chelsea**
– Petr Čech (GK)
– Reece James (DF)
– Marcel Desailly (DF)
– Ricardo Carvalho (DF)
– Ashley Cole (DF)
– Claude Makélélé (MF)
– Gianfranco Zola (MF)
– Frank Lampard (MF)
– Didier Drogba (FW)
– Eden Hazard (FW)

– **Juventus**
– Gianluigi Buffon (GK)
– Lilian Thuram (DF)
– Fabio Cannavaro (DF)
– Giorgio Chiellini (DF)
– Gianluca Zambrotta (DF)
– Manuel Locatelli (MF)
– Andrea Pirlo (MF)
– Zinedine Zidane (MF)
– Roberto Baggio (FW)
– Alessandro Del Piero (FW)

– **Liverpool**
– Alisson Becker (GK)
– Jeremie Frimpong (DF)
– Virgil van Dijk (DF)
– Jamie Carragher (DF)
– John Arne Riise (DF)
– Mohamed Salah (MF)
– Xabi Alonso (MF)
– Steven Gerrard (MF)
– Kenny Dalglish (FW)
– Ian Rush (FW)

– **Real Madrid**
– Iker Casillas (GK)
– Dani Carvajal (DF)
– Fernando Hierro (DF)
– Roberto Carlos (DF)
– Toni Kroos (MF)
– Jude Bellingham (MF)
– Zinedine Zidane (FW)
– Raúl González (FW)
– Kylian Mbappé (FW)

The remaining squads include teams from the Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, the Premier League, and Serie A, showcasing a rich tapestry of football history.

For those interested in learning more about the new features and changes in EA FC 26, further details can be found in the official Pitch Notes. This free preview mode represents an exciting opportunity for players to engage with the game and experience the thrill of football with some of the sport’s greatest names.