How to redeem FC 26 pre-order bonuses explained

Another year, another FC, and FC 26 has come with a whole array of nice pre-order bonuses to help get you started in FUT.

Depending on which version of the game you pre-ordered, there are different bonuses on offer, and you may not have even received your bonuses yet.

So, read on for a quick explainer on how to redeem pre-order bonuses in FC 26 as well as a run-down on the full list of bonuses you'll receive for having purchased each edition.

How to redeem FC 26 pre-order bonuses explained

If you've pre-ordered FC 26 but haven't received your bonuses, there are probably a couple of reasons for this, and it all depends on whether you're playing on console or PC.

If you're a console player, then make sure you're logged in to the EA Account that you used to purchase the game. Most of the time, your bonuses will simply be sent to the 'Unassigned Items' section.

Simply head to the 'Store' tab, and select the 'Claim Your New Items' option to receive all those lovely bonuses.

If you're on PC, things are a bit more annoying, but still not that bad.

Head to the EA Sports FC 26 page on the Steam store. Scroll down to the bit where all the different versions of the game are listed, as well as the option to purchase FC Points.

You should see an option here to redeem your pre-order bonuses. Simply select this, make sure your game is updated to the latest version and boot it up. Then, follow the same steps as above and you should receive your bonuses!

FC 26 pre-order bonuses: What's in all the different versions?

Like in previous years, there are two different version of FC 26 to purchase: The Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition.

Both come with different bonuses, and it should be noted that the Ultimate Edition can only be purchased digitally, while the Standard Edition is available in both physical and digital forms.

FC 26 Standard Edition pre-order bonuses

The FC 26 Standard Edition comes with the following pre-order bonuses:

• 92+ Icon (untradeable) for EA Sports FC 25 (sold separately)
• 3x Icon Career Players
• 5-Star Coach in Manager Career
• 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career
• Manager Live Challenge Content
• 1 Archetype Unlock Consumable
• 2 Double Archetypes XP Consumables

You can nab yourself a physical copy of FC 26 from GAME for £64.99, or alternatively, digital copies can be found on Loaded for £47.99 on PC or £49.99 on Xbox.

Sorry PlayStation players, but you'll have to pay full price for your digital copy – £69.99 from the PlayStation Store.

FC 26 Ultimate Edition pre-order bonuses

And now…here are all the pre-order bonuses you get with the FC 26 Ultimate Edition:

• Up to 7 Days Early Access
• 93+ Icon (untradeable) for EA Sports FC 25 (sold separately)
• 6,000 FC Points over 2 months
• Additional Player Evolution Slot
• Season 1 Premium Pass
• 3 Icon Career Players
• 5-Star Coach in Manager Career
• 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career
• Manager Live Challenge Content
• 1 Archetype Unlock Consumable
• 2 Double Archetypes XP Consumables

Basically, you're just paying extra for that nice wad of FC Points.

Being digital-only, you can grab yourself a copy of the Ultimate Edition from Loaded for £71.99 on PC, £72.99 on Xbox, or direct from the PlayStation Store for £89.99 (this is with 10 per cent off, but the discount is only available until 26th September).

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