EA FC 26 Early Access Launch Hits Windows for Deluxe Owners Amid Widespread Login Glitches

Lead EA SPORTS FC 26’s early access opened on September 19 for Ultimate and EA Play Pro subscribers, but a surge of login failures has left many eager players locked out worldwide.

Nut Graf Thousands of fans who preordered the Deluxe edition or subscribed to EA Play Pro expected to kick off Early Access today, yet reports on Reddit, X and official forums reveal persistent startup errors, prompting EA to acknowledge and address the issue.

Server Outage and Login Errors

  • Players report an “unreleased” message when launching the game
  • Some see false “no internet connection” alerts despite stable networks
  • Others stall at the EA Account authentication screen

Community Backlash

  • Frustrated users flooded the r/EAFC subreddit with screenshots and complaints within hours
  • Social media buzz spiked as gamers debated paywall fairness when premium access fails

EA’s Response

  • EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication posted: “We are investigating reports that some players are unable to launch the FC 26 EA Play and EA Play Pro trials on PC.”
  • Hours later, EA updated: “The issue with launching the FC 26 EA Play and EA Play Pro trials on PC has been addressed,” though new reports persist

What’s Next

  • EA recommends verifying Origin launcher settings and restarting clients
  • Official fix rollout is expected by end of day UTC
  • Global launch for all editions remains on September 26, with standard players set to join next week

Subheading: Player Tips for Workarounds

  • Ensure Origin is up to date and run as administrator
  • Disable VPNs or proxies during login
  • Clear EA cache by deleting %ProgramData%/EA/EA SPORTS FC 26 folder

EA assures that full service restoration is imminent, aiming to deliver the Early Access promise for its most dedicated community.