A prominent leaker known as AhcanFUT, who has a strong track record within the EA FC community, recently shared fresh details on X (formerly Twitter). According to FC 26 Coins their post, EA Sports FC 26 could be arriving earlier than expected—potentially breaking the franchise's usual late-September launch pattern.

While EA typically holds off on promotional content until closer to release, the leak also indicates that a gameplay trailer could drop between May 20 and May 27. Although the exact contents of this trailer are still under wraps, fans are hopeful it will provide a first look at the upcoming installment. For now, though, it’s all speculation until EA releases something official.

Expected Platform Availability

As with previous editions, EA Sports FC 26 is expected to be available across both old and current-generation consoles. This includes platforms such as:

    PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

    Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

    PC

    Nintendo Switch

Interestingly, EA is also rumored to be preparing a version for the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, though details on that remain scarce. If true, this would mark one of the first major third-party sports titles to appear on the upgraded console.

Major Crossplay Changes Incoming

One of the more surprising revelations from the leak concerns changes to how crossplay will function in EA Sports FC 26. According to the source, EA plans to separate PC players from those on consoles when it comes to cross-platform matchmaking. This is a notable shift from how things currently work in EA FC 25, where players on current-gen Xbox and PlayStation systems can match with PC users.

In FC 26, crossplay will reportedly still be supported—but only within the same hardware generation. For instance, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will still be able to play together, but they won’t be matched with those on PC. Likewise, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users will likely be grouped together, without access to newer-gen lobbies.

This change has been a long-requested one in the community. Many console players have voiced concerns over competitive balance, as PC users can sometimes have an advantage due to buy FC 26 Coins different input methods, modding, or performance differences. EA seems to be listening, and if this leak holds true, FC 26 could offer a more balanced multiplayer experience.